Third Down Gamble

One linebacker (Hamilton's Winton McManus) gets ejected from a CFL game, while another (BC's Darnell Sankey) is penalized but allowed to continue; what was the difference?  For the second time this year, Calgary scores over 50 points against an opponent.  With backup quarterbacks in charge, teams are struggling to score and, more importantly, win.  Can rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter defy this recent trend with his first start for the Lions?  Elks vs Roughriders round two goes Saturday, will it be another classic?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded July 28, 2026).

Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) joins to discuss the issues facing the RedBlacks as they enter their bye week at 0-6.  BC's Nathan Rourke goes down with a shoulder injury; Trey Ford wins in, and for, Hamilton.  Two new implented rules changes were evident last weekend: Toronto's Lirim Hajrullahu's last play missed field goal sails through the endzone with no point being scored;  also, the new overtime format makes its first appearance as Ottawa and Winnipeg go to the two-point shootout to decide a winner.   (CFL on TSN, CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded July 20, 2026).

Winnipeg trades for quarterback Dru Brown to fill in for Zach Collaros while Hamilton struggles to score a touchdown since Bo Levi Mitchell was injured. Winnipeg's Trey Vaval returns a missed field goal the maximum 129 yards to flip the game versus Toronto, are we witness to an end of an era or can some alteration to the proposed field changes in 2027 be found?  Toronto's Damonte Coxie gets ejected for slapping the facemask of Winnipeg's Major Wiliams, why such a severe punishment?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded July 14, 2026).

Howie Mooney guest-hosts and discusses how Hamilton proceeds with a new quarterback and how Ottawa proceeds with their new quarterback.  Is (or just a hypthetical-what-if) the CFL considering modifying the field-change plan and relent on eliminating the 55 yard line or the reduction in the depth of the endzones in 2027?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded July 6, 2026).

Steve Daniel (CFL) brings his expertise and insight to help explain why scoring is way up in the 2026 CFL season and why that is defying some typical early-season trends, why veteran quarterback play is improving game quality, and how the Game Quality Index informs the CFL Board of Governors, member teams, and stakeholders about the game and where it is heading.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded July 3, 2026).