Third Down Gamble

Credit where it's due.

Tempers flare and suspensions/fines follow as the summer heat intensifies, what can be done?  What could Noel Thorpe have changed defensively in the final seconds versus the Lions?  Did both Hamilton and Edmonton turn the corner?  Three-game weekend with so much pressure on all six teams playing in the CFL, who will come away winners?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded July 9, 2025).

Will, money, and expertise.

Panic buttons are being punched over early-season attendance, is there really a concern?  If so, what can be done?  Discipline causes concern for the Roughriders. Toronto's Derek Slywka has a game for the ages in Ottawa.  Which injured quarterback will be available this weekend?  Will the Elks win their first game Sunday?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded July 2, 2025).

Change the narrative.

TSN's Luke Willson takes shots at the CFL product, was his take 'hot garbage'?  Chop blocks, why are they still in the game?  Quarterback injuries mount, again.  Roughrirders escape from Toronto with a 'Mario Miracle'... a moment for the ages.  Argonauts' Coach Ryan Dinwiddie fumes over third straight lost to start the 2025 CFL season.  (Mario Alford touchdown audio courtesy of 620 CKRM Cooperators Rider Broadcast Network; CFL on CBC theme music is used with express written permission; podcast recorded June 25, 2025).

Out of the gate.

Two weeks into the season and injuries to key players are impacting teams.  Is it panic-time in Ontario with no wins in six games?  Montreal's defence looks like its on a mission.  If your defence scores... you win!  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded June 17. 2025).

Every win is important.

Hamilton General Manager Ted Goveia reveals he has cancer.  CFL.ca may get an overhaul.  Ottawa makes a lot of mistakes in their loss to Saskatchewan; Bo Levi Mitchell still can not lead the Tiger-Cats to a win in Calgary; the battle of Canadian quarterbacks goes to Nathan Rourke.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded June 10, 2025).