3DownNation Podcast

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss Nathan Rourke's second consecutive record-setting performance, Saskatchewan's disastrous Week 3 showing against the Montreal Alouettes, former CFL assistant coach Jeff Reinebold calling out Ticats' linebacker Simoni Lawrence, Shaq Evans being added to the six-game injured list, and Andrew Buckley being added to the Canada West Hall of Fame. Ad...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Bo Levi Mitchell bouncing back in the second half against Hamilton, the Montreal Alouettes making a quarterback change, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame welcoming a new class, Dan Clark's devastating injury, and Mark Korte missing Edmonton's home-opener to attend his own wedding. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke's breakout performance in B.C., Simoni Lawrence's controversial hit on Cody Fajardo, Edmonton's disastrous season-opener, the CFL's injury spotter pulling Zach Collaros late in Winnipeg, and CFL TV ratings taking a 15 percent dip. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott go coast to coast and answer one question for each CFL team. Can Riders' quarterback Cody Fajardo handle the pressure of a Grey Cup year in Regina? Is Alouettes' head coach Khari Jones on the hot seat? Does Bo Levi Mitchell have a long leash in Calgary? Is Nathan Rourke ready to be B.C.'s franchise quarterback? These are the types of ques...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss Bo Levi Mitchell struggling during preseason action, Calgary sending extra pressure late against B.C., the retirement of 26-year-old defensive end Connor McGough, Antonio Pipkin signing with B.C. after being released by the Toronto Argonauts, and the CFL's newly-ratified collective bargaining agreement. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favou...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's ongoing labour dispute with the CFLPA, the Ottawa Redblacks signing Canadian receiver Tevaun Smith, Craig Dickenson's belief that Edmonton and Calgary had an advantage starting training camp while other teams were on strike, Winnipeg signing former first-round pick Liam Dobson, and the Elks cutting high-profile quarterback Cardale Jones....

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the ongoing CFL players' work stoppage, Calgary and Edmonton being eligible to strike as of Thursday afternoon, Canadian quarterback Tre Ford possibly being used creatively in Edmonton, the Elks releasing Canadian veterans Jordan Hoover and Tevaun Smith, and the Miami Dolphins waiving former CFL quarterback Chris Streveler. Advertising Inquiries: https...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's CBA negotiations coming to a standstill, Canadian quarterback Tre Ford's potential role under centre with the Edmonton Elks, the New York Giants releasing Canadian tight end Rysen John, Vernon Adams Jr. changing his number in Montreal, and the Riders bringing back future Hall of Fame pass-rusher Charleston Hughes. Advertisin...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the 2022 CFL Draft, the league's recently announced rule changes, the three Canadian who were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, John Hufnagel explaining his vote to explore four downs, and the CFLPA voting overwhelmingly in favour to strike as CBA negotiations continue. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Chris Jones saying there are 'lots of people calling' to trade for the first overall pick in the 2022 CFL Draft, Bo Levi Mitchell saying retirement 'very well could be the next step' if injuries continue to pile up, Eddie Steele's 2015 Grey Cup ring being stolen, Jon Cornish being named the 15th chancellor of the Universit...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and J.C. Abbott discuss Marc Trestman calling the recent discussion regarding CFL rules a distraction, John Metchie III winning the Jon Cornish Trophy for the second consecutive year, our CFL poll of people in downtown Toronto, Winnipeg signing former all-star receiver Jalen Saunders, and Cody Fajardo feeling motivated by Chris Jones' comments. Advertising Inq...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss the idea of naturalized Canadians potentially impacting the ratio, commissioner Randy Ambrosie putting the odds of CFL expansion in the near future over 100 percent, Cody Fajardo handling pressure-packed situations and the top 10 Canadian quarterback prospects.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders voting to play four-down football, the CFL's new Women in Football Program, Shai Ross' insane barbell backflip, Jeremy O'Day's reaction to Charleston Hughes' poor 2021 season, and the CFL and CFLPA starting CBA negotiations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and J.C. Abbott discuss the CFL's first in-person combine since 2019, who Edmonton could select with the first overall pick, University of Waterloo quarterback Tre Ford garnering NFL attention, and the possibility of former Ohio State star quarterback J. T. Barrett starting for the Edmonton Elks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the possibility of the CFL switching to four-down football, the Saskatchewan Roughriders signing former Toronto Argonauts' offensive tackle Jamal Campbell, Canadian quarterback Tre Ford's elite forty-yard dash from the University of Buffalo pro day, Alex Singleton signing with the Denver Broncos, and the upcoming CFL Combine. Advertis...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and J.C. Abbott discuss Henry Burris returning to the CFL, take an in depth look at each CFL team’s current salary cap situation, U Sports athletes being invited to perform for NFL scouts, Bo Levi Mitchell wanting to follow Tony Romo’s path into the booth, CFL connections at the Heritage Classic, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss former Ohio State star quarterback J.T. Barrett's contract with the Elks, a lack of CBA talks, a Regina hotel cancelling Grey Cup reservations, Edmonton's new helmets, and the first edition of Hodge's 2022 CFL mock draft. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Co-hosts John Hodge and J.C. Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks signing former NFL receiver Martavis Bryant, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats adding one-handed linebacker Shaquem Griffin to their negotiation list, Canadian prospects Jesse Luketa and John Metchie III preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft, and Calgary Stampeders' defensive back Derrick Jones calling out his team after they refused to release hi...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss quarterback Chris Streveler signing with the Miami Dolphins, the Ottawa Redblacks adding former first-round NFL draft pick Vic Beasley to their negotiation list, Khari Jones giving Vernon Adams Jr. a vote of confidence, the Saskatchewan Roughriders released former first-round NFL draft pick Paxton Lynch, and Garrett Marino's epic Twitter rant. Advert...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks signing Duron Carter as a defensive back, Brandon Banks signing with the Toronto Argonauts, defensive back Alden Darby reneging on the Ottawa Redblacks, the Elks and University of Alberta Golden Bears planning to host a double-header, and the B.C. Lions making Tanya Walter the first full-time female coach in CFL history. Please enjoy th...

In a very special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast , L.A. Rams' defensive lineman and Oakville, Ont. native Michael Hoecht stops by to discuss his upcoming appearance in Super Bowl LVI with John Hodge. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Jeremiah Masoli signing with the Ottawa Redblacks, Andrew Harris leaving the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in favour of the Toronto Argonauts, Kenny Lawler signing a mega-deal with the Edmonton Elks, Delvin Breaux coming out of retirement to sign with the B.C. Lions, and more on CFL free agency. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provi...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa Redblacks having a bidding war for the services of pending free agent quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, Cody Fajardo restructuring his contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Brandon Banks parting ways, and Adarius Bowman coming out of retirement to sign with the Elks. Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the retirement of B.C. Lions' quarterback Michael Reilly, Chris Jones reaching out to Duron Carter about a possible reunion, Canadian offensive lineman Drew Desjarlais and Canadian tight end Nikola Kalinic signing in the NFL, James Wilder Jr. re-signing with the Edmonton Elks, and the future of free agent quarterback Chris Streveler. Advertising Inqu...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss contract negotiations between Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Dane Evans re-signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Kyran Moore's knee injury costing him a potential NFL shot, this week's trade between Montreal and Edmonton, and Delvin Breaux making a return to the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...