Tag Archives: Myers Riders
Pick one of two to watch this weekend
It’s probably too much to ask that one of two conflicting games be moved this weekend too. Last week, the Cumberland/Myers was ultimately played on Sunday, allowing those of us who enjoy local football to attend that one as well as the Invaders’ home game the previous night. This Saturday, Cumberland hosts Kingston (@ Millenium) [...]
Cumberland/Myers: Two to watch
As today’s OVFL varsity game between these two local teams was originally scheduled to overlap with yesterday’s Ottawa Invaders NFC game, I’m particularly eager to attend. I have no idea whether the schedule was actually changed for some unknown reason, or simply posted with an error all along. Nor do I care. Finding out that [...]
As opening kickoffs go…
…this past one was pretty underwhelming. Myers Riders were supposed to open at home against Oshawa, an hour prior to the Invaders’ first-ever game in the Northern Football Conference. I was a little disappointed that I could not attend both, but eventually grateful that I chose the Invaders. Oshawa never showed up. Litteraly. I don’t [...]
Myers Riders 2010 varsity team looking loaded
If one positive can be drawn for Myers’ game being cancelled last night, it’s that it provides more time for a roster review. I had meant to look it over during the week but building towards the Invaders home opener ate up a fair amount of my time. Giving it a glance (and much gratitude [...]
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A scheduling lament
Signs of spring: Flowers blooming, the sound of lawn-mowers, allergies starting to act up and bitching about schedules on CRF. In truth, I expect some conflict in regards to game times. I can’t very well make the case for Ottawa being a very active football market and not anticipate that some games will run simultaneously. [...]
OFA Evaluation Camp results
The Ontario Football Alliance recently completed its series of evaluation camps and have compiled the results. A couple of Ottawa area players have made their way onto the top 10. Sam Sabourin has not been hard to find. He played with the varsity Myers Riders last spring, then with the Jr Riders in the fall. [...]
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“Crapigna kicks it up several notches”
Myers/Sooners kicker Tyler Crapigna has been mentioned here numerous times due to his ability at such a young age and selection to all-star, provincial and “world” teams. Neate Sager now provides some background in an Ottawa Sun article copied below. Tyler Crapigna found his calling early. The placekicking phenom is well aware many of us [...]
“Ottawa football community mourns beloved coach”
This is hardly the type of article I wanted to be posting the day before Christmas. For what it’s worth, I offer my sympathies to Mr Frangione’s family. The article is from the Ottawa Sun but not credited to anyone in particular. A popular Ottawa businessman and amateur football coach who died earlier this week [...]
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Post-Research Ramblings
I spent some time at the downtown location of the public library yesterday, thinking that it might be the quietest place in town. I wasn’t in any mood to shallenge crowds in any mall, sports bar or restaurant. I had a pretty lucky day there yesterday. Some of the articles will end up in the [...]
“Sam Sabourin makes an impact”
Yourstittsville.com profiles linebacker Sam Sabourin. Dude is only 17? Seems I’ve been hearing about him for ages. All Canada Gridiron has been (accurately, apparently) refering to him as a highly sought-after recruit for some time now. Sam Sabourin of Stittsville made an impact playing for the Ottawa Junior Riders this fall. A rookie who was [...]