Rankin, Ford Lead Elks Past Redblacks for First Win of Season

Ottawa Redblacks dig big hole for themselves early in the CFL season

Aside from the discipline they showed in lone victory of the season, Redblacks have been flagged an average of 104 yards in four losses.

Elks secure first win with 39-33 decision over Redblacks

Edmonton’s Justin Rankin scored a pair of touchdowns, snapping a three-game losing streak

Rankin, Ford lead Elks past Redblacks for first win of season

EDMONTON - Justin Rankin scored a pair of touchdowns as the Edmonton Elks finally captured their first win of the season, coming up big to defeat the Ottawa Redblacks 39-33 on Sunday. Edmonton (1-3) snapped a three-game losing skid to start the CFL campaign. Ottawa, despite the return of quarterback Dru Brown, dropped to 1-4 with its second straight loss. The Elks had a strong start to the contest, scoring on their opening drive. Quarterback Tre…

Rankin, Ford lead Elks to first win with 39-33 decision over Redblacks - Edmonton

The Edmonton Elks have finally found their way into the win column. Justin Rankin scored a pair of touchdowns as the Elks captured their first win of the season, coming up big to defeat the Ottawa Redblacks 39-33 on Sunday. “It was a complete 60-minute effort,” said Elks head coach Mark Kilam. “It was gritty. Some guys went down, we had some...

Sutherland: Someone's going to have to step up in the REDBLACKS locker room

Former CFL Offensive Lineman Mike Sutherland and PA Voice for the Ottawa REDBLACKS joins Graham Creech and Kenny Walls to recap the team's disappointing loss last night in Edmonton that dropped their record to 1-4 on the season.

Rankin and Leake, Thunder and Lightning

EDMONTON – There is definitely a storm brewing in the Elks backfield. After Sunday night’s 39-33 victory over the Ottawa RedBlacks, running back Justin Rankin let everyone know exactly what the Double E running back duo of himself and Javon Leake bring to the table. “Come on, thunder and lightning,” Rankin said. “You ain’t never seen nothing like it.” Thunder and Lightning is a pretty fair descriptor when speaking about the two talented backs. R…