Third Down Gamble

Meaningful games.

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).

Tough to see.

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).

Something bigger.

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).

Wheat from the chaff.

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)

Give them a fighting chance.

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).