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News November 19, 2015

Throwback Thursday: 1979 East Semi-Final

As the REDBLACKS first playoff game draws near, we throwback to over 25 years ago when they defeated the Ti-Cats in the East Semi-Finals.

Head coach George Brancato led the Ottawa Rough Riders to an 8-6-2 record, good for second in the East. They hosted the East Semi-Final at Lansdowne against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. QB Condredge Holloway threw darts all over the field, including a an oustanding touchdown pass to now REDBLACKS colour commentator Jeff Avery. 

The Rough Riders defeated the Tabbies 29-26 and advanced to the East Division Final, where they would eventually fall to the Montreal Alouettes.

Check out video from the 1979 East Semi-Final below.