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.
Men's Football
Gee-Gees nab four interceptions and recover four fumbles, but lose star quarterback Ben Maracle in a season opening win at TD Place
Jamie Barresi, the head coach of the University of Ottawa’s football team, has stepped down from his position after seven seasons at the helm of the team. During his tenure, Barresi led the Gee-Gees to a 36-27 record from 2013-19.
At first blush, it was set to be a tight game between the two teams. Both came into the game with 5-3 records, and when the two played in the regular season.
As football season approaches and the Gee-Gees gear up to hit the field once again, let’s take a look at some former Gees that are now suited up for CFL squads.
It’s not just another game on the schedule—the Panda Game is an event engrained deep in the fabric of Ottawa.
The Hightlight Reel covers men’s football in OUA quarterfinals, women’s hockey and Cross-country in the OUA championship this week.
The Panda Bowl’s return was nothing short of exciting. The stands were filled, since the event sold out the 4,000-seat capacity by Friday at noon, with more than 800 standing tickets sold in surplus. The game was preceded by a reunion of alumni players from both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa’s football teams, who led the game with an honorary kick-off. The air was full of cheers from both Gee-Gees and Ravens fans.
The pandemonium of the Panda Bowl, the Carleton University versus University of Ottawa football rivalry, is upon us. On Oct. 5, it will be raining black raven feathers.
Don’t miss out on the week’s sports events with the Highlight Reel! This week: Women’s Hockey, Men’s Football and Women’s Rugby!
The University of Ottawa is set to launch a new $15-million fundraising campaign aimed exclusively at improving Gee-Gees sport programs. .
Keep up with the Gee-Gees during the Sept. 21 to 23 weekend with the Fulcrum’s Highlight Reel. This week we have two women’s soccer games, a men’s football game and a women’s rugby game.
