Third Down Gamble

CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie announces he is stepping down, what will be his legacy?  Edmonton Elks hire Chris Morris (U Sport's Alberta Golden Bears Head Coach, former Edmonton offensive lineman) as their new President and CEO.  Dave Dickenson keeps his jobs in Calgary; three other coaches do not.  Did the weather put Winnipeg into first place in the West?  Two CFL Playoffs Semi-finals on Satu...

Hamilton quarteback Bo Levi Mitchell makes another case for MOP consideration.  Has the quarterbacking situation in BC eased with the play of Vernon Admas Jr. versus Montreal?  Ottawa almost, oh almost, pulls off the biggest comeback in CFL history.  Will Montreal put up a fight against Winnipeg on Saturday?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 22, 2024).

Two races for home playoff spots remain as CFL Week 20 approaches.  What is happening to the BC Lions, and is their trouble at quarterback?  Can Ottawa cut down on their penalties and find a way to finish second? (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 15, 2022)

No team from Alberta will be in the 2024 CFL playoffs, first time in the modern era.  McLeod Bethel-Thompson is upset about how far the Command Centre went to get the correct call in Edmonton's game versus Saskatchewan.  Hamilton still has a chance to make the playoffs in the East, but they'll need help. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 8, 2024).

Roughriders' Deontai Williams hit on Kalil Pimpleton, what will the CFL do as a follow up to Williams ejection?  Elks, Stampeders have long roads ahead trying to make the playoffs. Tiger-Cats are in the mix in both Eastern and Western Conferences, but their run may have come too late. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 1, 2024).

Rogers wants to take control of MLSE.  The Tiger-Cats are making noise that they want to be in the playoffs.  First Nations artists have their work displayed as all remaining teams will wear their helmet-decal creations this season.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded September 24, 2024).

Did BC's Head Coach Rick Campbell create a problem by switching quarterbacks when he did versus Toronto?  Saskatchewan's Miles Brown gets hit with another fine, is the CFL ready to suspend upon further offence?  What does a tie create so much discourse... they do have them in the NFL.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded September 17, 2024)

Toronto's Chad Kelly throws more interceptions, two more are returned for touchdowns.  Saskatchewan's Miles Brown gets flagged again for roughing the passer, Chris Streveler is injured.  Roughriders go winless for seven consecutive times, again!  NFL's Dynamic kickoff, is it?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded September 10, 2024).

Saskatchewan's Miles Brown knocks out another CFL quarterback from a game, Blue Bombers' President Wade Miller is irate.  Is Chris Streveler a dependable backup in Winnipeg?  Has Hamilton's Bo Levi Mitchell found his game, again?  Massive games in Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Edmonton kickoff the CFL's race to the playoffs (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded S...

Special Guest Derek Taylor (680 CJOB, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) discusses the rouge, the surprising Alouettes, Chad Kelly and his impact on the Argos, the very close Western Conference Standings and whether any team may emerge from the pack (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded August 29, 2024).

Roughriders mismanage the clock in the final minute in Toronto, Argonauts win the game on its final play.  Hamilton's Chris Jones defence stymies Winnipeg until the final minute.  Nathan Rourke versus Vernon Adams Jr., is there a possible controversy brewing?  Three times ambulances enter the filed to carry players away, is this an aberration or a trend?  TouchDown Pacific and Labour Day Sunday in...

Nathan Rourke is back... was he rushed too quickly to play? Jeremiah Masoli starts and plays a full-game for the first time in years.  Edmonton Elks have a new owner and enjoy a three-game winning streak.  Brett Lauther owns his struggles versus Montreal.  Oh... before we forget, Chad Kelly is reinstated by the CFL.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded August 20,...

Nathan Rourke is back in the CFL, back with BC!  What is to become of Vernon Adams Jr.?  Edmonton Elks to unviel their new owner Thursday, August 15.  The CFL Command Centre's overtime calls in Ottawa Thursday, did the booth get them correct?  Bo Levi Mitchell, is his future in Hamilton in doubt?  Elks defeat top two teams in the West, what can they do against the bottom team in the East?  (CFL on...

Why did the booth not get the fumble call correct in Hamilton?  Does the term "immediate recovery" need to be redefined?  Edmonton Elks run very fast for their first win in 2024.  Lion's quarterback Vernon Adams is injured, what will that mean for BC?   Suspensions:  big days ahead for Alouettes' Shawn Lemon and Argonauts' Chad Kelly.  Can the Elks go on a roll with Tre Ford guiding the offence? ...

Edmonton Elks remain winless, is it Tre Ford's turn to start at quarterback?  Close calls in Toronto, did the booth get them correct upon review?  Blue Bombers gamble with a minute left and in field goal range, was Mike O'Shea overthinking the situation?  BC travels to Winnipeg in a massive game for both teams, can Calgary bounce back versus Toronto. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permi...

Did Adam Bighill cross the line with his hit on Shea Patterson?  McLeod Bethel-Thompson delivers more criticism of scheduling.   Wally Buono would like to see a return of expansion by the CFL into the United States.  Why is hair-pulling legal?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded July 23, 2024).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (the Turf District Podcast) joins to discuss the firing of Edmonton Elks General Manager (GM) and Head Coach (HC) Chris Jones, the timing of this change, the implications on the teams' Operatons Cap, how this move may influence potential ownerships suitors, and what it means for interim GM Geroy Simon and interim HC Jarious Jackson and the team's prospects for the rema...

For the first time in his CFL career, Chris Jones is fired, Jarious Jackson becomes interim Head Coach of the Elks. Could Nathan Rourke return to the CFL this season? Do fines do enough for player safety?  Toronto upsets unbeaten Montreal, Calgary scores 37 and loses, Ottawa shocks Edmonton in an unbelievable series of plays starting with just :08 seconds on the clock; Edmonton, for the first time...

Did Winnipeg linebacker Redha Kramdi's hit on Dru Brown warrant a bigger penalty?  MBT gets fined by the CFL. Stampeders scare the Alouettes in a thriller in Montreal.  Will the Elks finally win?  Will Montreal or Saskatchewan finally lose? (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded July 9, 2024)

Designated National, this rule may have been put to the test Sunday night.  Three teams entered Week 4 winless, those three teams emerged that way.  Which of Edmonton, Hamilton, or Winnipeg will win first?  Why is tackling by the hair legal? Should half the distance be stricken?  Three games were won on the final play via a field goal in Week 4, how close is close?  Roughriders' Trevor Harris and...

Three teams remain undefeated, three teams sit winless with three losses, who is in the most trouble?  The chip debate: four kickers were fined, were they deserving or not.  Ottawa is pummelled, BC shocks Winnipeg, a wild/exciting game in Toronto, Hamilton's Tim White... zero catches on six targets Sunday.  This week Montreal heads to Toronto to settle first place early, Winnipeg and Edmonton are...

Winnipeg is last in the West, Montreal first in the East, Ottawa and Saskatchewan are undefeated.  No lid and illegal participation, what does that mean?  What will it take for Winnipeg to bounce back?  Can Hamilton's Tim White get back into form?  The Elks are on a six-game losing skid, is Chris Jones in trouble?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission, podcast recorded June 18, 202...

The 2024 CFL season is finally underway.  Did Winnipeg rest their veterans too much?  Do kickers have a 'chip' on their shoulders?  Montreal shows they are for real, Bo is ready to go. Saskatchewan must be more disciplined, Hamilton receivers must hang on to the football, Edmonton has to avoid a one-quarter collapse, and a safety on a field goal attempt? (CFL on CBC theme music used with written p...

It's opening weekend in the CFL. A new theme for the podcast courtesy the CFL on CBC. Roughriders release three veterans in final cuts, Stampeders release two, other teams not so much.  Derek Taylor (voice of the Blue Bombers 680 CJOB) helps disect the West and dicusses who, if anyone, could unseat the Blue Bombers. CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission (recorded May 23, June 5, 2024...

CFL 2024 pre-season is coming down to its final Friday. Johnny Manziel speaks out againt the Commissioner. Player movement changes fortunes. Derek Taylor (680 CJOB, voice of the Blue Bombers) joins to discuss the East Division, strengths, weakenesses, can Montreal repeat? (recorded May 23 and May 29, 2024).