THE STORY
In the 2015 CFL East Final on November 22, the Ottawa Redblacks faced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at TD Place Stadium. With a chance to secure a Grey Cup berth, the Redblacks' offense, led by quarterback Henry Burris, executed a series of plays that advanced them to the Tiger-Cats' 19-yard line. However, a fumble by running back Jeremiah Masoli halted their momentum, and the Redblacks were unable to capitalize on the turnover, leading to a 35-28 loss and ending their playoff run.
WHY IT MATTERS
This game marked the Redblacks' first appearance in a CFL East Final, highlighting their rapid ascent in the league. The loss underscored the challenges of maintaining composure under playoff pressure, a lesson that would inform their future successes.