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2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Slumping Ottawa Redblacks lose quarterback Dru Brown and another game to Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Ottawa Redblacks are spiralling into their first bye week of the CFL season. Not only did they lose for the second time in eight days to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but in falling to a CFL-worst 1-6 record, they also lost starting quarterback Dru Brown to a possible concussion on a hit that incensed head coach Bob Dyce. While the 30-15 defeat in front of just 15,054 fans at TD Place on Sunday night doesn't dismiss their chances of making the playoffs, the Redblacks qualified as the third seed last year with a 9-8-1 record. Using that gauge, they'll likely have to win at least seven of their last 11 when they return from the bye. At this point, it seems like a tall order. Along with dropping their fourth straight contest, the Redblacks lost Brown early in the second quarter when he dropped back for a pass and was bulldozed by Hamilton defensive back Dashaun Amos, who sent the quarterback's helmet flying with an illegal hit. The 'unnecessary roughness major grade 2' cost the Tiger-Cats 25 yards of real estate and Ottawa its No. 1 signal caller. 'We say we're going to protect quarterbacks, but I don't know how that's not an ejection,' Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce told TSN's Claire Hanna at the intermission. The Redblacks, however, responded positively to the adversity. Upon entering the game with his team trailing 10-3, backup Dustin Crum breathed some air into the attack by combining a running game that was missing in the opening quarter. In the final 12 minutes of the second quarter, he completed 10-of-10 passes and, with Lewis Ward kicking four field goals, Ottawa trailed by just one at halftime. The 12 points the Redblacks put on the board were the second most they've scored in a first half this season. Ottawa had a chance to build on that small bit of momentum with its first possession of the third quarter, but Geno Lewis allowed the ball to be stripped from his hands past the first down marker for Crum's first incompletion after he had connected on 11 straight. Forced to put the ball, the defence looked like they'd get the ball right back after Michael Wakefield's second sack of the season put the visitors in a second-and-18 situation. But Bo Levi Mitchell found Kiondre Smith for a 63-yard gain to the Ottawa three, and Treshaun Ward scored with a run up the middle on the next play. A familiar foe produced the early hole. After not throwing an interception in his two and a half games, Brown coughed up his third in three quarters when he was picked off by Stavros Katsantonis at the Ottawa 47 nine minutes into the night. Two plays later, Kenny Lawler sped by Redblacks cornerback Alijay McGhee for a 41-yard touchdown catch. It was Lawler's third TD in two games against Ottawa and league-leading eighth on the season. Along with Brown, the Redblacks lost veteran Canadian defensive tackle Cleyon Laing to an apparent leg injury early in the first quarter. Ottawa is now on its first bye week of the season before returning on July 31 to host the West Division co-leading Calgary Stampeders.
Vancouver Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Slumping Ottawa Redblacks lose quarterback Dru Brown and another game to Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Ottawa Redblacks are spiralling into their first bye week of the CFL season. Not only did they lose for the second time in eight days to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but in falling to a CFL-worst 1-6 record, they also lost starting quarterback Dru Brown to a possible concussion on a hit that incensed head coach Bob Dyce. While the 30-15 defeat in front of just 15,054 fans at TD Place on Sunday night doesn't dismiss their chances of making the playoffs, the Redblacks qualified as the third seed last year with a 9-8-1 record. Using that gauge, they'll likely have to win at least seven of their last 11 when they return from the bye. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. At this point, it seems like a tall order. Along with dropping their fourth straight contest, the Redblacks lost Brown early in the second quarter when he dropped back for a pass and was bulldozed by Hamilton defensive back Dashaun Amos, who sent the quarterback's helmet flying with an illegal hit. The 'unnecessary roughness major grade 2' cost the Tiger-Cats 25 yards of real estate and Ottawa its No. 1 signal caller. 'We say we're going to protect quarterbacks, but I don't know how that's not an ejection,' Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce told TSN's Claire Hanna at the intermission. The Redblacks, however, responded positively to the adversity. Upon entering the game with his team trailing 10-3, backup Dustin Crum breathed some air into the attack by combining a running game that was missing in the opening quarter. In the final 12 minutes of the second quarter, he completed 10-of-10 passes and, with Lewis Ward kicking four field goals, Ottawa trailed by just one at halftime. The 12 points the Redblacks put on the board were the second most they've scored in a first half this season. Ottawa had a chance to build on that small bit of momentum with its first possession of the third quarter, but Geno Lewis allowed the ball to be stripped from his hands past the first down marker for Crum's first incompletion after he had connected on 11 straight. Forced to put the ball, the defence looked like they'd get the ball right back after Michael Wakefield's second sack of the season put the visitors in a second-and-18 situation. But Bo Levi Mitchell found Kiondre Smith for a 63-yard gain to the Ottawa three, and Treshaun Ward scored with a run up the middle on the next play. A familiar foe produced the early hole. After not throwing an interception in his two and a half games, Brown coughed up his third in three quarters when he was picked off by Stavros Katsantonis at the Ottawa 47 nine minutes into the night. Two plays later, Kenny Lawler sped by Redblacks cornerback Alijay McGhee for a 41-yard touchdown catch. It was Lawler's third TD in two games against Ottawa and league-leading eighth on the season. Along with Brown, the Redblacks lost veteran Canadian defensive tackle Cleyon Laing to an apparent leg injury early in the first quarter. Ottawa is now on its first bye week of the season before returning on July 31 to host the West Division co-leading Calgary Stampeders.
Ottawa Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Slumping Ottawa Redblacks lose quarterback Dru Brown and another game to Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Ottawa Redblacks are spiralling into their first bye week of the CFL season. Article content Not only did they lose for the second time in eight days to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but in falling to a CFL-worst 1-6 record, they also lost starting quarterback Dru Brown to a possible concussion on a hit that incensed head coach Bob Dyce. Article content While the 30-15 defeat in front of just 15,054 fans at TD Place on Sunday night doesn't dismiss their chances of making the playoffs, the Redblacks qualified as the third seed last year with a 9-8-1 record. Article content Article content Using that gauge, they'll likely have to win at least seven of their last 11 when they return from the bye. Article content Article content At this point, it seems like a tall order. Article content Along with dropping their fourth straight contest, the Redblacks lost Brown early in the second quarter when he dropped back for a pass and was bulldozed by Hamilton defensive back Dashaun Amos, who sent the quarterback's helmet flying with an illegal hit. Article content The 'unnecessary roughness major grade 2' cost the Tiger-Cats 25 yards of real estate and Ottawa its No. 1 signal caller. Article content 'We say we're going to protect quarterbacks, but I don't know how that's not an ejection,' Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce told TSN's Claire Hanna at the intermission. Article content The Redblacks, however, responded positively to the adversity. Article content Upon entering the game with his team trailing 10-3, backup Dustin Crum breathed some air into the attack by combining a running game that was missing in the opening quarter. Article content Article content In the final 12 minutes of the second quarter, he completed 10-of-10 passes and, with Lewis Ward kicking four field goals, Ottawa trailed by just one at halftime. Article content The 12 points the Redblacks put on the board were the second most they've scored in a first half this season. Article content Ottawa had a chance to build on that small bit of momentum with its first possession of the third quarter, but Geno Lewis allowed the ball to be stripped from his hands past the first down marker for Crum's first incompletion after he had connected on 11 straight. Article content Forced to put the ball, the defence looked like they'd get the ball right back after Michael Wakefield's second sack of the season put the visitors in a second-and-18 situation. Article content But Bo Levi Mitchell found Kiondre Smith for a 63-yard gain to the Ottawa three, and Treshaun Ward scored with a run up the middle on the next play.
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Slumping Ottawa Redblacks lose quarterback Dru Brown and another game to Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Ottawa Redblacks are spiralling into their first bye week of the CFL season. Article content Not only did they lose for the second time in eight days to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but in falling to a CFL-worst 1-6 record, they also lost starting quarterback Dru Brown to a possible concussion on a hit that incensed head coach Bob Dyce. Article content Article content While the 30-15 defeat in front of just 15,054 fans at TD Place on Sunday night doesn't dismiss their chances of making the playoffs, the Redblacks qualified as the third seed last year with a 9-8-1 record. Article content Article content Using that gauge, they'll likely have to win at least seven of their last 11 when they return from the bye. Article content Article content Along with dropping their fourth straight contest, the Redblacks lost Brown early in the second quarter when he dropped back for a pass and was bulldozed by Hamilton defensive back Dashaun Amos, who sent the quarterback's helmet flying with an illegal hit. Article content The 'unnecessary roughness major grade 2' cost the Tiger-Cats 25 yards of real estate and Ottawa its No. 1 signal caller. Article content 'We say we're going to protect quarterbacks, but I don't know how that's not an ejection,' Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce told TSN's Claire Hanna at the intermission. Article content The Redblacks, however, responded positively to the adversity. Article content Upon entering the game with his team trailing 10-3, backup Dustin Crum breathed some air into the attack by combining a running game that was missing in the opening quarter. Article content Article content In the final 12 minutes of the second quarter, he completed 10-of-10 passes and, with Lewis Ward kicking four field goals, Ottawa trailed by just one at halftime. Article content The 12 points the Redblacks put on the board were the second most they've scored in a first half this season. Article content Ottawa had a chance to build on that small bit of momentum with its first possession of the third quarter, but Geno Lewis allowed the ball to be stripped from his hands past the first down marker for Crum's first incompletion after he had connected on 11 straight. Article content Forced to put the ball, the defence looked like they'd get the ball right back after Michael Wakefield's second sack of the season put the visitors in a second-and-18 situation.
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Ottawa Redblacks seek revenge in CFL rematch with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
OTTAWA - Sunday's game is as close to a must-win as you can get for the Ottawa Redblacks. Losers of their last three, the Redblacks (1-5) sit last in the East Division and seek to avenge last week's 23-20 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-2) in Sunday's rematch at TD Place. Ottawa is still looking for its first win at home this season after losses to the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts. The Redblacks believe they're better than their record, but have struggled to put a 60-minute effort together this season. 'Our mindset is we need to win. We've done everything to prepare and put ourselves in that position,' Ottawa's head coach Bob Dyce said. 'I know these guys are hungry for a victory. Coaches are hungry for a victory, and that's our plan.' Ottawa led for much of last week's clash with Hamilton, but mistakes at crucial times were costly. Quarterback Dru Brown, whose first two interceptions this season came at the hands of the Tiger-Cats, was eager to return to the field this week in preparation for a quick rematch with Hamilton. 'That's the hard part at this level. You can't give people games,' Brown said. 'You've got to make them earn it.' The consensus among the Redblacks is that they've struggled to execute in key moments. A prime example against Hamilton was Kalil Pimpleton's 105-yard punt return touchdown called back due to an illegal block when Ottawa led 20-13 with just over 13 minutes to play. 'What we have to do is change how we are in critical situations,' admitted Dyce. 'Make sure we play a full game…we've just got to make sure that we're executing all the way from the beginning to the end.' The Redblacks will again have their hands full with Hamilton's Kenny Lawler, who hauled in six passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns last week. Through five games, he and quarterback Bo-Levi Mitchell have connected for a league-leading 578 yards and seven touchdowns. Redblacks defensive back Elijah McGhee says he thrives on the challenge of trying to shut down one of the best receivers in the league. 'It's an opportunity for me as well,' said McGhee. 'I can catch an interception, get a knock down, and help the team out as best I can. So, of course, I love those challenges.' Another Redblack who wants to outplay Lawler is Ottawa wide receiver Eugene Lewis. His seven catches for 128 yards against the Ticats bested Lawler in receiving yards. 'He's a great player and one of the best players in the league and one of the top receivers,' said Lewis. 'Every time I play him, and he plays me, it's a competition. If I see him make a crazy catch, I want to make a crazy catch.' The Redblacks gain ratio flexibility this week with defensive back Justin Howell of Bradford, Ont, playing his first game of the season. Lucas Cormier of Sackville, N.B., will make his first start at the weak-side linebacker position. TIGER-CATS (3-2) AT REDBLACKS (1-5) CENTURY CLUB: Ottawa middle linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox and fullback/special teams player Anthony Gosselin will each play their 100th career CFL game Sunday. LOCKED ON HISTORY: Through five games, Hamilton wide receiver Kenny Lawler has scored seven touchdowns to be on pace for 25. The all-time record is 23. WHAT INJURY? Redblacks linebacker Adarius Pickett has a team-high 32 tackles in six games, including eight in the each of the last two games. Pickett suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in 2024. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
