Third Down Gamble

BC Lions Joshua Hagerty's two-game suspension has raised more questions, with many believing the CFL could have done more.  Calgary's René Paredes kicks two personal-best field goals, one that proved to be the game winner as the Stampeders stay alive in the 2026 playoff race.  Will Chad Kelly's pending free agency reset the market for quarterbacks in the CFL?  Toronto needed only posession for a just over a third of the game to defeat the Elks Saturday.  (TSN game audio, CFL on CBC opening theme used with expess permission; podcast recorded September 21, 2026).

McLeod Bethel-Thompson is named the starting quarterback for Ottawa in their bid to avoid a thirteenth straight loss in 2026.  A melee involving the Lions and Alouettes sees three players that participated are now being summoned to hearings to determine further sanctions; could any or all three been thrown out of the game that night in Vancouver?  Can the Stampeders salvage their season, or is it time to move on from the Dickenson brothers?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded September 15, 2026).

Why was Edmonton linebacker Nik Anderson not disqualified after his hit on a sliding Vernon Adams Jr.?  How did Hamilton's medical staff allow Tre Ford back on the field after his apparant concussion?  The Elks hold down first place (alone), post-Labour Day, for the first time since 2009.  Football Canada and U Sport will not adopt the CFL-proposed  evised field configurations.  With the game on the line, when do you go for a two-point convert for the win and risk the loss by doing so?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded September 8, 2026).

Ottawa's quarterback Jake Maeir sets a new record, one he would like to forget.  Jeff Hunt is interested in a return to the RedBlacks as their football President.  The replay centre overturns another fumble based on forward progress being stopped, what makes this type of booth review more accurate?  Toronto misses the chance to call for a last-play challenge for pass interference.  OK Tire Labour Day weekend has a full-slate of important games.

Special guest Graham Mosimann chronicles his journey throught the radio-station landscape, explains how he started to work for the Elks, provides insight into the role and importance of a spotter, talks about his pre-game schedule, the script, and timing sequence used for his game-day announcements; and Graham discusses the 'High School Football' call synonymous at Elks home games (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded August 24, 2026).