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OTTAWA - Brandon McDonald and the Ottawa Redblacks have a lot in common, as both are looking to learn from their mistakes and move forward.The Redblacks (1-10) want to put last weeks disastrous finish against the Saskatchewan Roughriders behind them and find a way to win another football game. Ottawas last win was July 18th against Toronto.Despite leading much of the game the Redblacks were forced to deal with their eighth straight loss, 35-32, as they continue to make costly mistakes.A pass interference penalty moved the Riders to the Redblacks one-yard line with 54 seconds left in regulation, allowing Saskatchewan to score the game-tying touchdown. Ottawa then had a potential game-tying field goal blocked in overtime. Ottawa hosts the Montreal Alouettes (4-8) Friday night and remain positive despite last weeks disappointment.We knew it was a short week and sometimes thats a blessing in disguise, said Ottawa head coach Rick Campbell. Were limited in our preparation because it was a five-day week with travel, but it doesnt allow you to sit around and dwell on things and its an opportunity to go out there. Its going to be a sold out crowd and it could be a fun night around here, we just have to hold up our end of the bargain.McDonald, who was signed ten days ago, knows all about the need to put the past behind and focus on what lies ahead.The 29-year-old defensive back was forced to accept that a future in the NFL was no longer an option and any chance of resuming his professional football career could ultimately lie in Ottawa.McDonald spent six years in the NFL, but when no one came calling and he sat out the entire 2013 season the Collins, Miss., native knew he had some tough choices to make.It was either walk away from the game completely or look north, and with a competitive fire still burning McDonald made his decision.Earlier this season McDonald spent time on both the B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders practice rosters, but failed to make a strong enough impression to crack the game-day lineup.Friday night McDonald will finally get his opportunity to put his skills on display as he lines up for the Redblacks.I know I can still play at a high level and I know I still got plenty of years left in the tank so I dont want to finish until Im done, said McDonald. I just want to play. Football is what I love to do; its what Ive always loved to do.Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft McDonald played 80 games with four different teams over his career, registering 216 tackles and nine interceptions.I was blessed to play six years in the NFL, McDonald sad. Im blessed to still be playing right now.McDonald admitted his year away from the game humbled him as a man and a player and made him realize he may have taken previous opportunities for granted.Despite his past experience, McDonald said hes feeling a little nervous as he prepares for Fridays game.I havent had butterflies in my stomach for a long time so Im really looking forward to it, he said. I wish we could play today.Despite last weeks meltdown there was much too like about the Redblacks game, especially from quarterback Henry Burris.Burris and the offence finally managed to put some points on the board as they scored a season-high 32 points a€” two more than the Redblacks had scored in their previous four games combined. It was the first time Ottawa scored more than 20 points in a game since July 26th.I did a lot of investigative reporting on our team and watched a lot of film to see what could I bring to the table to help our team be more successful, said Burris. Using my feet was definitely one of the things I concluded with. Just buying time and also putting a little fear into the defensive lines mind just so they cant just rush the pocket and Ill be there and it helped out in step one. If need be Ill do it again here in this game as well.Burris says hes comfortable having to make quick reads and moving his feet if it can help extend plays.Its clear from everyone on this team that individuals are willing to do whatever it takes to help this team win another game.I wish a win for these guys so bad, said Campbell. With the work ethic theyve shown and the way they have bought in, they should be rewarded with a win.Unfortunately the Alouettes will be looking to put an end to their own losing streak as they are 0-5-0 outside of Montreal this season and still looking for their first road win.We need to start winning on the road in order to get where we want to, said Alouettes coach Tom Higgins. This is the next step, the next progression in the Alouettes journey.Montreal is coming off a 31-15 win over Calgary and is looking to play a smart road game.(Friday) youll see a team thats disciplined, plays hard, plays physical and hopefully plays fast, said Alouettes coach Tom Higgins. A team that gets first downs and keeps the defence on the bench.Notes: DB Jonathan Williams will be replacing Moton Hopkins, RB Jonathan Williams will be on for D.J. Harper and McDonald replaces Jerrell Gavins. Punter Brett Maher admitted he was a little stunned to learn that he would be getting fined for hitting an opponent below the knees in last weeks loss against Saskatchewan. Maher made a diving attempt to stop the Riders from scoring on a punt return and didnt realize that his actions would have a financial consequence. Thats the first and hopefully the last time Ill get fined, said Maher. a€|Higgins and Campbell won a Grey Cup together in Edmonton and are close friends. 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The only explanation for this photo is that the team mistakenly scheduled Scott Lachance, and Pat Faloons card day on the same night the pair planned on attending the NHL awards. That or these two were way ahead of their time, pulling a move from Stepbrothers, knowing tuxedos are never too formal for any occasion. It must have took some solid negotiating skills to convince Steve Smith that posing for a hockey card while shirtless, holding a volleyball and wearing jorts was a good look. This picture seems better suited for the teams annual sizzlin studs calendar.Baseball players often get caught in this very unflattering situation. Sometimes when you gotta shift the cup, you gotta shift the cup. You just hope that it doesnt end up as image thats used on your card for the year. Someone at O-Pee-Chee was clearly having a laugh at Hanlons exxpense.ddddddddddddYou probably knew that Rick Vaive was captain of the Leafs in the 80s, but did you know he was also Bruce Lees body double during the 70s? Airbrushing was a common techniquew on older hockey cards, and sometimes they went a little too far with it. As exemplified by this card that could double as the DVD box cover of Hairspray.And in the next-generation of hockey cards, Upper Deck said let their be holograms. Unfortunately, the trading card giant shouldve opted for the introduction of light for a few of these cards, as the use of the hologram effect made some players barely visible. This seems better suited for pre-game Jumbotron trivia, than for a hockey card collectors binder.The third Blues Brother has arrived, and he brought his wicked wicked motion capture effect from he 90s with him. How much fun do hockey card graphic designers and photographers have? Judging by this card, and the rest of them; too much. (H/T: The Bad Hockey Card Blog) ' ' '