Third Down Gamble

Alouettes change coaches. Oh those quarterbacks... Nathan Rourke and Tre Ford do well, Dane Evans not so much. Could Vernon Adams Jr. or Nick Arbuckle be heading to Hamilton?  Second Down: (Banks vs Houston) was it a TD, interception, o? The debate lingers over the Banks-Houston booth review. Third Down: the three undefeated teams (Calgary (at Edmonton)), B.C. vs Winnipeg) play. Pat draws on throw...

The crew discuss Nathan Rourke, record-setter, where is his ceiling? Injuries bite hard, Elks continue to shed players. Second Down: A kickoff and week three had its first result. Stampeders use another big second half to win, Lions feast (again). Third Down: a tough week to pick as more of the West heads East (recorded June 29, 2022).

The crew discusses the rise in misconducts. Second Down: why was Adams Jr. pulled? Oh those Stampeders, and what does Dan Clark's injury mean to the Roughriders?  Third Down: a look ahead to week three (recorded June 22, 2022).

The crew discuss quarterback injuries. Second Down: CFL opens with two great games going down to the final minute. Third Down: Can Ottawa upset, will Edmonton bounce-back in Week 2? (recorded June 15, 2022).

Steve Daniel (CFL Senior Director of Team Football Analytics) joins to discuss his new amended league role, how statistics informs decisions, and Steve explains how each CFL game is 'statistically recorded and audited' (recorded May 20, 2022)

The crew discuss the impact of some rule changes, teams cutting down to game-day rosters, Week One of CFL play, and make some bold (albeit tenuous) predictions for the season (recorded June 8, 2022).

Bob Irving ('former' radio voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) joins to discuss his career, the CBA, his love of the CFL, and much more (recorded May 28, 2022).

Derek Taylor (680 CJOB Winnipeg) joins to discuss his career, his "Details", and the opportunity to be the new play-by-play voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (recorded May 18, 2022).

The crew discuss how the May 26 Collective Bargaining Agreement could significantly alter the CFL, and its relationship with the CFLPA, going forward (recorded May 28, 2022).

Natey Adjei (TSN 1050, Toronto Argonauts broadcast analyst) joins to discuss his path through football, from his love of all sports to a strong friendship that helped him along his journey. Natey talks of his college and CFL playing career and then his transition to the broadcast booth joining Mike Hogan on Argonauts radio telecasts (recorded May 23, 2022)

Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District podcast) joins to discuss the issues facing the CFL and the CFLPA as the CFL-imposed deadline looms for the two sides to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) (recorded May 25, 2022).

The crew discuss the CBA, from salary cap to revenue sharing and the ratio, it's a big deal (recorded May 21, 2022).

Special guest Ryan Koop (Canadian Football Countdown podcast) joins to discuss CBA negotiations: the offers and intricacies of trying to reach a new CBA agreement (recorded May 17, 2022).

Don and Heath discuss the CFL-CFLPA contract negotiations, possible new streams for revenue sharing, quarterbacks, and the bind flying to camp puts players in if without a deal signed (recorded May 11, 2022).

Special guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District podcast) joins to discuss the new CFL rules that were approved, Andrew's night on the CFL Draft with the Elks, and how many QB's are too many QB's? (recorded: May 5, 2022).

Very special guest (Edmonton Elks President) Victor Cui discusses his early life, his business acumen, the immediate future of the Elks and the CFL, and his excitement for the 2022 season (recorded April 26, 2022).

The crew discussed the CFL ratio that seems to be up for negotiation, again.  From whether there are enough national players available, how they affect salaries, and whether a Canadian league needs its own national players (recorded April 19, 2022).

Special guest JC Abbott (of 3DownNation) discusses his passion for CFL, his work for 3DownNation, ongoing CFL-CFLPA negotiations, and an early look at each division (recorded April 14, 2022).

The crew discuss the alignment of the two CFL Drafts, the 'seven is a crowd' QB tryouts in Edmonton, the CFL - CFLPA negotiations, and the revamped USFL season opener (recorded April 12, 2022).

The crew discuss the CFL's decision to stick with three downs over four downs; Arash Madani and the Commish, and an excellent CFL combine (recorded April 5, 2022).

Our special investigative reporter digs up some incredible news (recorded April 1, 2022).

Special Guest Morley Scott (630 CHED, voice of the Edmonton Elks) discusses the changes in Edmonton over the winter, the direction of the team as it moves forward, and much more (recorded March 21, 2022).

Special Guest Mike Smith-Knutsen from the Turf District Podcast discusses his efforts to archive Edmonton's professional football teams histories: from photographs to jerseys, programs to helmets, Mike has a wealth of information (recorded March 16, 2022).

Special Guest Scott Adamson (co-host: From the 55 Yard Line Podcast) discusses his affinity for the CFL and the many pro-football ventures in Birmingham Alabama including the year the Barracudas played (recorded March 9, 2022).

Very Special guest Upton Bell (former GM of the New England Patriots, radio and television host) joins Don Charabin to discuss his amazing life in and out of the NFL (recorded August 4, 2021).