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Has a 32-foot HD video board ever been this popular?
Unlikely.
The fact that the Ottawa Redblacks viewing party at TD Place arena (featuring said video board) was “sold out” on Sunday had a tad bit more to do with the fact Ottawa’s become a football town again — through and through.
More than 7,000 crammed into the rink to get a glimpse at the second-year Redblacks as they challenge the Edmonton Eskimos for the Canadian Football League championship Sunday evening. Tickets for the party were free, but had to be ordered in advance.
Nearly 40 years have passed since Ottawa won the Grey Cup. Catherine Shortt wasn’t about to miss being part of the crowd watching as the Redblacks tried to end the drought.
“We love the R-Nation. We are Redblacks fans through and through,” she said.
Catherine and fiancé Tom Pantusa arrived early to this one.
The two were first in line at Gate 2, nearly two-and-a-half hours before kickoff.
“We are humongous fans. Redblacks all the way, baby!” she said.
Being a smart fiancé, Tom agreed with his future to-be: “It is going to be very high energy in here. Good team and Henry Burris, it is a good combination.”
By the time the gates opened, hundreds were waiting to get in, grab the right seat and get set for Grey Cup football.
Linda Tough drove in from Rockland earlier in the day.
“I am a huge fan of the Redblacks and I am just here to cheer them on. We’re season-ticket holders. Couldn’t afford the ticket to Winnipeg, but wouldn’t miss it here,” she said. “(Ottawa) wasn’t expected to make the Grey Cup, but here they are.”
Ottawan Larry Ferguson was on board, as well.
“I want to be here early to get the best seats in the house.”
“I can’t remember the last time this team won the Grey Cup,” quipped Ferguson, who was a year old at the time. “But I heard a lot about it.”
Shortly before 5 p.m., the line was allowed in.
The good seats were swallowed up in quick order.
Brian Ingham, accompanied by his wife and daughter, said arriving early was key.
“Wanted the best seats and parking . . . what am I looking forward to the most? Winning,” he said with a laugh.
“They’re going to do it. We got hooked on this team early. They’re a Cinderella team and they’ve been fabulous. Absolutely a surprise. I don’t think anyone saw this coming, not even them.
“They’re like the Senators last year — great second half, something just clicked halfway through and they just put it together.”
Ingham, a relative newcomer to Ottawa, expressed his optimism.
A win?
“I think so. I really think so. I think people just love the sport and it’s just a great sports town. I wouldn’t be surprised if the (FC Ottawa) Fury makes it all the way next year, too.”
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Unlikely.
The fact that the Ottawa Redblacks viewing party at TD Place arena (featuring said video board) was “sold out” on Sunday had a tad bit more to do with the fact Ottawa’s become a football town again — through and through.
More than 7,000 crammed into the rink to get a glimpse at the second-year Redblacks as they challenge the Edmonton Eskimos for the Canadian Football League championship Sunday evening. Tickets for the party were free, but had to be ordered in advance.
Nearly 40 years have passed since Ottawa won the Grey Cup. Catherine Shortt wasn’t about to miss being part of the crowd watching as the Redblacks tried to end the drought.
“We love the R-Nation. We are Redblacks fans through and through,” she said.
Catherine and fiancé Tom Pantusa arrived early to this one.
The two were first in line at Gate 2, nearly two-and-a-half hours before kickoff.
“We are humongous fans. Redblacks all the way, baby!” she said.
Being a smart fiancé, Tom agreed with his future to-be: “It is going to be very high energy in here. Good team and Henry Burris, it is a good combination.”
By the time the gates opened, hundreds were waiting to get in, grab the right seat and get set for Grey Cup football.
Linda Tough drove in from Rockland earlier in the day.
“I am a huge fan of the Redblacks and I am just here to cheer them on. We’re season-ticket holders. Couldn’t afford the ticket to Winnipeg, but wouldn’t miss it here,” she said. “(Ottawa) wasn’t expected to make the Grey Cup, but here they are.”
Ottawan Larry Ferguson was on board, as well.
“I want to be here early to get the best seats in the house.”
“I can’t remember the last time this team won the Grey Cup,” quipped Ferguson, who was a year old at the time. “But I heard a lot about it.”
Shortly before 5 p.m., the line was allowed in.
The good seats were swallowed up in quick order.
Brian Ingham, accompanied by his wife and daughter, said arriving early was key.
“Wanted the best seats and parking . . . what am I looking forward to the most? Winning,” he said with a laugh.
“They’re going to do it. We got hooked on this team early. They’re a Cinderella team and they’ve been fabulous. Absolutely a surprise. I don’t think anyone saw this coming, not even them.
“They’re like the Senators last year — great second half, something just clicked halfway through and they just put it together.”
Ingham, a relative newcomer to Ottawa, expressed his optimism.
A win?
“I think so. I really think so. I think people just love the sport and it’s just a great sports town. I wouldn’t be surprised if the (FC Ottawa) Fury makes it all the way next year, too.”
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