The Gee-Gees and Ravens will take to TD Place at noon on Sunday to compete for the coveted Pedro. Ottawa looks to take home the trophy for a sixth time in a row, while the match also has major playoff implications in the OUA.
The Gee-Gees and Ravens will take to TD Place at noon on Sunday to compete for the coveted Pedro. Ottawa looks to take home the trophy for a sixth time in a row, while the match also has major playoff implications in the OUA.
Ottawa keeps losing two weeks before Panda. Is the team ready to defend their rivalry winning streak against Carleton?
The Gee-Gees returned to a packed Gee-Gees Field for the first time in almost two years on Saturday; though the team never held a lead for their fans to celebrate.
Veteran quarterback Ben Maracle made his return to the gridiron one year after injuring his leg in in the first half of Week 1 last year.
Gees lose quarterfinal matchup to Queen’s 15-10
Despite facing a 32-10 deficit at halftime, the Gees rallied to make it a one possession game. The rally included a trick play 75-yard passing touchdown.
Gee-Gees nab four interceptions and recover four fumbles, but lose star quarterback Ben Maracle in a season opening win at TD Place
With the score at 13-12 in the third quarter, the Golden Gaels offense was able to capitalize on two fumbles and an interception deep in Gee-Gees territory to run away with the game.
“We are very grateful for the therapy staff, first responders, nurses, doctors, and everyone on-site at the University of Toronto that did absolutely everything they could to help Francis. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Francis’ loved ones, teammates, and everyone he touched,” wrote Sue Hylland, in an email to the Fulcrum.
For Black History Month, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees football program has taken a creative approach to honour it’s Black community. For every day of February, the program is highlighting an athlete, coach, or support staff from the program who has been successful on the field, in the classroom, or in the workforce.
“He is already a part of our Gee-Gees family. He brings what we wanted – strong leadership, great communications skills, and the ability to rally and unite the many stakeholders that form a large program like football. We are excited for the future,” said Sue Hylland director of Varsity Athletics