Third Down Gamble

The CFLPA wants to negotiate; the CFL unveils a new corporate entity and equity partner (recorded March 2, 2022).

The crew discuss Derek Taylor moving to Winnipeg, the USFL/XFL and their courting of the NFL; is the CFL being too quiet? (recorded February 23, 2022).

BC Lions embrace change; the crew also discuss the recent CFL FA signings that teams hope will be the answers to a successful 2022 season (recorded February 16, 2022).

Over 50 players will wear a new jersey this season. The crew review some of the big signings, surprises, and stunners that marked the opening days of free agency 2022 in the CFL (recorded February 9, 2022).

The crew look at the intrigue that is negotiation week in the CFL.  While teams attempt sign their potential Free Agents while other teams hope to lure players with their offers; it's a GM's nightmare and delight all in one (recorded February 2, 2022).

The crew discuss the wild NFL weekend, bid a fond farewell to Michael Reilly, and propose some rule changes for the CFL (recorded January 26, 2022).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins the crew to discuss free agency, the CBA, and life with Mr. Jones in Edmonton (recorded January 19, 2022).

The crew discuss CFL teams moving to re-sign key players. Bo Levi Mitchell takes a pay cut; is Michael Reilly next? (recorded January 12, 2021).

The crew discuss coach signings, players signings, Chris Jones speaking his mind, and the Alberta teams' quarterback situations (recorded January 5, 2022)

Special Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post) joins Don and Heath to discuss Chris Jones return to Edmonton, the huge list of pending free agents in the CFL, and much more (recorded December 22, 2021).

Special Guest (CFL Head Statistician) Steve Daniel joins Don Charabin and discusses Steve's role in the CFL, his joy of storytelling through statistics, and how Steve helps CFL member teams.

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) joins Don Charabin to discuss the state of the Elks, moves by the CFL to enhance its future, and discuss possible candidates for the three vacant Edmonton positions (recorded December 15, 2021).

First Down: 108th Grey Cup provides all the reasons why CFL football is unique and awesome!  Second Down: A better CFL future; where will it lead?  Third Down: A quick look back and more QB debate (recorded December 14, 2021).

💯th episode!  First Down: the CFL East and West Finals provide amazing drama.  Second Down: does Hamilton have enough to take down Winnipeg?  Third Down: the 100's. Note: West Final audio clips graciously provided by 680 CJOB Winnipeg. (recorded December 7, 2021).

First Down: A wild West Semi-Final. Second Down: Labour-Day rematches, can anyone win in Death Valley? Third Down: CFL player awards, who might win? (recorded November 30, 2021).

First Down: Elks clean out the corral. Ottawa stuns Montreal. Second Down: It's playoff time! Is Levels on the level? Dave vs Craig, who will win? Third Down: East and West outstanding player prognostications (recorded November 23, 2021).

First Down: The Argos clinch. The booth intervenes? A missed call?  Second Down: Montreal vs Hamilton... who gets second?  Third Down: Fantasy-player picks... sort of (recorded November 15, 2021).

First Down:  The CFL says goodbye to two legends.  Second Down: Massive games with playoff implications abound.  Third Down: Get out your slide rule: we are sorting out the playoff scenarios (recorded November 9, 2021).

First Down: Wild games in Edmonton and Toronto... for vastly different reasons.  Second Down: Who can clinch, who must win to stay alive. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded November 2, 2021).

Special Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post : Rider Rumblings (on YouTube)) joins the crew to discuss the race to the playoffs in CFL 2021. Rob also recounts some of his favourite memories about the Roughriders and legendary CFL players he has interviewed (recorded October 27, 2021).

First Down: Walking papers, another QB trade, and three blowouts.  Second Down: all interlocking and all important.  Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded October 26, 2021).

First Down: Road teams sweep, CFL announces post-November 30 Covid travel rules.  Second Down: first place, second place(s) are up for grabs.  Third Down: fantasy-player picks (recorded October 19, 2021).

First Down: road teams dominate, Elks in disarray, RedBlacks showing growth.  Second Down: Trevor Harris is out, 'special-sauce' arms battle in Vancouver.  Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded October 12, 2021).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins Don and Heath to review the unpredictable first half of the CFL season. They also look at the second half of the CFL schedule to try to determine which teams will finish where, and much more... (recorded October 6, 2021).

First Down: Upsets and an epic. Second Down: Alberta's quarterbacking quandary and (woohoo!) five games this week. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded October 5, 2021).