First play of the game, Dominique Davis finds Caleb Holley on a 62 yard completion. This play lead to a 23 yard field goal by Mr. Automatic, Lewis Ward.
Shortly after a Hamilton touchdown, R.J Shelton fumbled near the goal line, and may have suffered a major leg injury.
Getting hot early with a 28 yard run, John Crockett surprised fans with his 54 yards on just 7 carries.
In the third quarter, DeVonte Dedmon took a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Jose Maltos’ convert tied up the game 18-18 with about 8 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter.
Will Arndt who was on fire in the 4th Quarter hit DeVonte Dedmon for 38 yards, which lead to a 38 yard Jose Maltos field goal.
REDBLACKS who were found inside their own redzone, got out from a 33 yard Will Arndt to Ryan Lankford connection, instead of the 50 yard field goal attempt, Will Arndt had a pass knocked down on 3rd and 10.
With 5:30 left in the game, Troy Stoudermire intercepted Hamilton QB, Moore to take over at the Ottawa 18 yard line.
The turnover drive ended in a punt by Maltos, and Will Arndt and the squad only got the ball back with 1:34 left in the game.
Stats… Top 10 players of the game!
Ottawa Redblacks WR Caleb Holley during training camp at TD Place on May 21, 2019. Errol McGihon/Postmedia
Ottawa Redblacks DB Troy Stoudermire during training camp at TD Place, photo by Chris Hofley
DeVonte Dedmon, 1 catch 38 yards, 2 Punt Returns 23 yards, 1 Kick Return for 100 yard TD, 1 tackle.
Caleb Holley, 120 yards on 3 catches (62 yard longest)
Ironhead Gallon, 7 tackles (lead both teams)
William Arndt, 7/16 124 yards, 17.7 yard average.
John Crockett, 7 carries for 54 yards, 1 catch for 11 yards, 1 special teams tackle.
R.J Harris, 2 catches for 40 yards (22 yard longest)
Top 3 notes
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Will Arndt performed well, and threw for he most yards on the team, has a shot to move up on the QB depth chart.
John Crockett and Mossis Madu could create the best backfield the CFL has ever seen.
Diontae Spencer and Greg Ellingson will not be missed. It may only be pre-season, but damn Caleb Holley was on fire. Ryan Lankford who also returns kicks has some reliable hands and has a shot to be a super duper receiver. EXTRA: Lewis Ward is still good, at 3/3 he has already started his streak to 50.