After picking up first win of CFL season, Edmonton Elks optimistic they can end home drought against Ottawa Redblacks
It’s one long losing streak down, one more to go for Tre Ford and the Edmonton Elks.
Ford, who captured the 2021 Hec Crighton Trophy as the top U Sports player while at Waterloo, finished 13-of-18 passing for 174 yards and two touchdowns versus Hamilton while rushing five times for 60 yards. The native of Niagara Falls, Ont., was especially effective in the first half, staking Edmonton to 21-9 halftime lead before the game was delayed 90 minutes to start the second half due to lightning.
The week before, Edmonton stormed out to a 22-0 lead against Winnipeg, which also lost starting quarterback Zach Collaros to injury. But backup Dru Brown rallied the Bombers to a 38-29 victory, coming off the bench to pass for 307 yards and four TDs. Ford will make a third straight start Sunday. Edmonton will face Ottawa for a second time as the Redblacks earned a 26-7 win at TD Place on June 30.
Despite Crum’s record, Ottawa has been in every game he has started. The former Kent State star’s athleticism is something rival defences must game plan for as part of their weekly preparation.
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