Show Notes
Guest Host Bryn Griffiths welcomes AJ Jakubec, the play-by-play voice of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, to Inside Sports on 880 CHED and QR Calgary for a candid conversation about a season that has been incredibly difficult for Ottawa. With the REDBLACKS struggling to find consistency and results, AJ breaks down the team’s frustrating campaign and the story behind its record of futility in 2026.
What has gone wrong for the REDBLACKS this season? Bryn and AJ examine the challenges that have defined Ottawa’s year, the struggles on the field, and the growing questions surrounding the team’s ability to turn things around. For a franchise and fan base looking for answers, it’s a chance to take a closer look at a season that hasn’t gone to plan.
AJ also offers insight into the perspective from the broadcast booth, the pressure that comes with a difficult CFL campaign, and what Ottawa needs to address as the organization looks toward the future. It’s an honest discussion about the realities of a disappointing season in the Canadian Football League.
Tune in to Inside Sports for CFL analysis, Ottawa REDBLACKS coverage, and a conversation with one of the voices closest to the team as Bryn Griffiths and AJ Jakubec unpack Ottawa’s challenging 2026 season.
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