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Third Down GambleFast and Strong💯th episode! First Down: the CFL East and West Finals provide amazing drama. Second Down: does Hamilton have enough to take down Winnipeg? Third Down: the 100's. Note: West Final audio clips graciously provided by 680 CJOB Winnipeg. (recorded December 7, 2021).
2021-12-0838 minThird Down GambleBrace for impactFirst Down: A wild West Semi-Final. Second Down: Labour-Day rematches, can anyone win in Death Valley? Third Down: CFL player awards, who might win? (recorded November 30, 2021).
2021-12-0147 minThird Down GambleThinning the herdFirst Down: Elks clean out the corral. Ottawa stuns Montreal. Second Down: It's playoff time! Is Levels on the level? Dave vs Craig, who will win? Third Down: East and West outstanding player prognostications (recorded November 23, 2021).
2021-11-2453 minThird Down GambleBuild some momentumFirst Down: The Argos clinch. The booth intervenes? A missed call? Second Down: Montreal vs Hamilton... who gets second? Third Down: Fantasy-player picks... sort of (recorded November 15, 2021).
2021-11-1653 minThird Down GambleClear as mudFirst Down: The CFL says goodbye to two legends. Second Down: Massive games with playoff implications abound. Third Down: Get out your slide rule: we are sorting out the playoff scenarios (recorded November 9, 2021).
2021-11-1150 minThird Down GambleThe mêlée ensuedFirst Down: Wild games in Edmonton and Toronto... for vastly different reasons. Second Down: Who can clinch, who must win to stay alive. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded November 2, 2021).
2021-11-0342 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: infinite wisdomSpecial Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post : Rider Rumblings (on YouTube)) joins the crew to discuss the race to the playoffs in CFL 2021. Rob also recounts some of his favourite memories about the Roughriders and legendary CFL players he has interviewed (recorded October 27, 2021).
2021-10-3048 minThird Down GambleSo tightFirst Down: Walking papers, another QB trade, and three blowouts. Second Down: all interlocking and all important. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded October 26, 2021).
2021-10-2851 minThird Down GambleNot allowed to playFirst Down: Road teams sweep, CFL announces post-November 30 Covid travel rules. Second Down: first place, second place(s) are up for grabs. Third Down: fantasy-player picks (recorded October 19, 2021).
2021-10-2040 minThird Down GambleA fire underneathFirst Down: road teams dominate, Elks in disarray, RedBlacks showing growth. Second Down: Trevor Harris is out, 'special-sauce' arms battle in Vancouver. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded October 12, 2021).
2021-10-1345 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: ultra-competitive soulSpecial Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins Don and Heath to review the unpredictable first half of the CFL season. They also look at the second half of the CFL schedule to try to determine which teams will finish where, and much more... (recorded October 6, 2021).
2021-10-0851 minThird Down GambleA game for the agesFirst Down: Upsets and an epic. Second Down: Alberta's quarterbacking quandary and (woohoo!) five games this week. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded October 5, 2021).
2021-10-0653 minThird Down GambleHeads or TailsFirst Down: The rains came. Second Down: Dare we ask Bo not to start? Third Down: Fantasy Picks (sans Tuesday) (recorded September 27, 2021).
2021-09-2844 minThird Down GambleRunning out of bulbsFirst Down: Oh those turnovers. Second Down: Wednesday football, woohoo! Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded September 21, 2021).
2021-09-2245 minThird Down GamblePressing questionsFirst Down: What do you mean no ejection?? Second Down: Mr. Jones is back. Third Down: Fantasy player-picks (recorded September 14, 2021).
2021-09-1651 minThird Down GambleDon‘t take that awayFirst Down: Alouettes go off. Second Down: Elks positivity proves tough. Third Down: Fantasy player-picks (recorded September 7, 2021).
2021-09-0945 minThird Down GambleDefining-moment gamesThe crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) reunite. First Down: Time can be on your side. Second Down: Should the Elks pay? Third Down: Oh the fantasy of it all... (recorded August 31, 2021).
2021-09-0242 minThird Down Gamble7 of 9The crew (Don and Heath) discuss Week 3 results and big stories including Alberta sweeps, the Brandon Alexander hit, and BC's offensive line woes. Second Down: Week 4 matchups including Elks Covid numbers postpone their game in Toronto, which Montreal team will show up, will there be a touchdown scored in Ottawa? Third Down: Heath celebrates his DraftKings win (recorded August 24, 2021).
2021-08-2640 minThird Down GambleTrust first blushFirst Down: The crew (Don, Heath, Pat) review the big stories (Alberta winless; Mitchell, Evans on six-game) from CFL Week Two. Second Down: they discuss CFL Week Three and make their Pooltracker picks. Third Down: they reveal their DraftKings fantasy-player picks (recorded August 17, 2021).
2021-08-1944 minThird Down GambleHere we goFirst Down: The crew (Don and Heath) review the action and big stories from the CFL's Week One. Second Down: they discuss Week Two's games. Third Down: the crew reveal their early fantasy picks and Pooltracker picks. Pat also calls in with his choices...or does he? (recorded August 10, 2021).
2021-08-1237 minThird Down GambleIt's go time!First Down: The crew discuss the news heading up to the 2021 season. Second Down: the crew preview all four game match-ups. Third Down: the crew's fantasy-player picks.
2021-08-0531 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: embrace the seasonThe crew (Don and Heath) discuss stadium re-openings, more achilles tears, conditioning, surprise early releases, and much more (recorded July 27, 2021).
2021-07-2826 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: a common threadCrew members (Don and Heath) take a look at roster battles as they shape up in the CFL and look at the CFL's new transparency in injury reports for gamblers (recorded July 20, 2021).
2021-07-2129 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: passion is a good thingSpecial Guest Reid Johnson (The Markcast) joins Don for this podcast. Coming off the injured list, Reid discusses the dissolution of the CFL-XFL talks, the future of the XFL, the impact of Bill C-218, and much more (recorded July 14, 2021).
2021-07-1840 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: holding a lot of cardsThe crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) take a quick tour around CFL training camps, discuss needed transparency under C-218 (recorded July 13, 2021).
2021-07-1532 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: nothing that wasn't thought ofThe crew (Don and Heath) welcome special guest Andrew Hoskins from The Turf District to discuss the terrifying news from Regina and the dissolution of the CFL-XFL talks (recorded July 9, 2021).
2021-07-1043 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: amping up every dayThe crew (Don and Heath) prognosticate as to who will rule the CFL West in 2021, focus on those players who will make an huge impact, and more... (recorded July 6, 2021).
2021-07-0723 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: a different dynamicThe crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) prognosticate as to who will rule the CFL East in 2021, focus on some players who will make an impact, and more... (recorded June 29, 2021).
2021-07-0127 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: chop up the moneySpecial guest Justin Dunk (3DownNation, CHCH-TV Hamilton) joins Don Charabin to discuss the CFL schedule, the ongoing XFL-CFL talks, gambling under C-218, and which CFL teams to watch this 2021 season (recorded June 23, 2021).
2021-06-2632 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: a piece of every betThe crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) look at the impact of Bill C-218 on the CFL. They also discuss the re-emergence of the USFL (recorded June 22, 2021).
2021-06-2322 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: an amazing circusSpecial guest Paul Woods (Argo historian/author) joins host Don Charabin. Paul recounts some of the more fascinating stories about the Toronto Argonauts over the last 50 years (recorded June 16, 2021).
2021-06-1954 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: a great compromiseThe crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) review the revised 2021 CFL schedule and try to make sense of the difficulty and compromise required to make a schedule that works (recorded June 16, 2021).
2021-06-1721 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: thank my lucky starsSpecial Guest, Hall-of-Famer, Bob Irving (680 CJOB - voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) joins Don Charabin. Bob talks about his legendary broadcasting career, his time on CFN, life with Winnipeg in the East, and much more. Note: July 20, 2006 game-audio clip graciously provided by 680 CJOB. (recorded June 1, 2021).
2021-06-1138 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: the same desireSpecial Guest Morley Scott (630 CHED, voice of the Edmonton Elks) joins Don Charabin. Morley recalls his path through his media career, his time calling Edmonton football, and discusses the outlook for the CFL in 2021 (recorded June 7, 2021).
2021-06-0934 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: love what I'm doingSpecial Guest Roy Rosmus (author of five historical books on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) joins Don Charabin. Roy talks about the books, players who shared their stories, the Winnipeg-Saskatchewan rivalry, and more.
2021-06-0531 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: I post 'emSpecial Guest Greg Holmstrom (@CFL_Headlines) explains to Don Charabin how Greg uses RSS feeds to help tweet about CFL news, Greg's reaction to the Elks, and his thoughts on the possible 2021 season (recorded June 1, 2021).
2021-06-0320 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: punching above our weightSpecial Guest Jim Mullin (host/producer 'Krown Gridiron Nation' on TSN and President of Football Canada) joins Don Charabin to discuss football in Canada, future plans, the influence of Football Canada growing the game internationally, flag football, and much more (recorded May 31, 2021).
2021-06-0137 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: different scenariosThe crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) is back together for another show; they discuss CFL return to play, NDA's, and promoting players (recorded May 26, 2021).
2021-05-2730 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: your stakeholders are your fansSpecial Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post (daily newspaper)) joins host Don Charabin. Rob gives some stories about he became a journalist, the 2013 Grey Cup, then discusses the all-too-quiet CFL front office, issues faced by teams even before COVID, and what the future may hold with or without the XFL (recorded May 19, 2021).
2021-05-2245 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: we're all the sameSpecial guest Reid Johnson (The Markcast) joins Don Charabin and discusses what made Reid a fan of the XFL, the CFL-XFL talks, reactions to the social-media discourse, learning about the CFL, and much more (recorded May 17, 2021).
2021-05-1934 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: my true love is three-down ballSpecial Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins Don Charabin to discuss the 2021 CFL season, the silence surrounding the CFL-XFL talks, and protocols for attending games. (recorded May 11, 2021)
2021-05-1536 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: lots of speculationPat Mooney joins Don Charabin to provide insight into the need for the 2021 CFL season, why CFL-XFL meetings are confidential, and discusses why many fear a possible 'merger' (recorded May 11, 2021).
2021-05-1225 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: it's not overSpecial Guest Mark Perry (founder - XFL News Hub) joins Don Charabin and reviews the sale of the XFL by Vince McMahon, explains why the XFL has a future, and provides insight into the CFL-XFL talks (recorded May 5, 2021).
2021-05-0732 minThird Down GambleWhat's in a name?The crew looks at attendance requirements for the CFL 2021 season. Plenty of names are in an unprecedented CFL Entry Draft, should Edmonton join in and announce theirs? (recorded May 3, 2021).
2021-05-0442 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: a moving targetSpecial Guest Justin Dunk (CHCH-TV anchor and Football Insider on 3DownNation) joins Don Charabin to discuss the CFL season, player promotion, the need to be seen, CFL-XFL talks, and the coming impact of gambling (recorded April 27, 2021).
2021-04-3032 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: thoughts from ChicagoSpecial Guest Greg James (@CFLAmerica) joins Don Charabin to get Greg's views on the CFL, the XFL, the CFL-XFL talks, and much more! (recorded April 21, 2021).
2021-04-2623 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: continued engagementThe CFL has set a new 'target-date' for the start of the 2021 season. What does that mean for fans, players, and the governors? (recorded April 21, 2021).
2021-04-2228 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: force the issue...The guys try to wrap their heads around when the CFL will play in 2021. Thoughts move to RedBird Capital, media revenue, and gambling... what does that all mean for CFL teams? (recorded April 14, 2021).
2021-04-1729 minThird Down GambleQuicks Kicks: give people some certaintySpecial guest John Hodge (3DownNation) and host Don Charabin discuss the CFL-XFL talks, the 2021 CFL season (recorded April 13, 2021).
2021-04-1436 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: sitting in the darkAn alleged non-disclosure agreement keeps everyone guessing as to what is really happening between the XFL and the CFL. The NFL takes notice of these discussions. Are we braced-well for a change? (recorded April 6, 2021)
2021-04-0722 minThird Down Gamble'Whether' the stormFirst Down: Moving the CFL schedule to spring. Second Down: 2021, a bet worth taking? Third Down: Proposed 'Smart Season' isn't that smart. (Recorded March 30, 2021).
2021-03-3139 minThird Down GambleComing to common groundFirst Down: Raynor continues investigating. Second Down: what a merged XFL-CFL game may look like. Third Down: the nuances of this 'supposed' merger. (Recorded March 23, 2021).
2021-03-2440 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: eX-CFL?The XFL and CFL are discussing a myriad of topics. What is on the table? We offer our thoughts and look at some of the implications for the CFL... (recorded March 13, 2021).
2021-03-1534 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: launch or hold the countdown?What does the CFL need to have/know to launch on time, or hold off until later for Comeback 2021? (recorded March 3, 2021).
2021-03-0427 minThird Down GambleOnce, not twiceFirst Down: The Judge hands down his verdict. Second Down: Let's play. Third Down: EE what will you be? (recorded February 17, 2021).
2021-02-1832 minThird Down GambleQuicks Kicks: weighing those optionsThe guys recap some of the highlights of the first two days of CFL Free Agency 2021 (recorded February 10, 2021).
2021-02-1127 minThird Down GambleWorth my interestFirst Down: Making sense of the negotiation window in 2021. Second Down: A new coach in Edmonton. Third Down: Who is signed, who is not, who may go where (recorded February 3, 2021).
2021-02-0438 minThird Down GambleMr. Jones and EE?Special Guest Andrew Hoskins of The Turf District Podcast joins Heath and Don to discuss the sudden departure of Edmonton Head Coach Scott Milanovich and its ramifications on Edmonton player signings and free agency, and candidate options for Head Coach (recorded January 26, 2021).
2021-01-2741 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: the money right nowThe hosts review the current signings in the CFL, debate who left is a priority for each team, and ponder which players may go to Free Agency (recorded: January 19, 2021).
2021-01-2041 minThird Down GambleQuicks Kicks: slanted towards cautionGuest Vikram Kail shares stories of his move from England to the Canadian Prairies, his love of the CFL, and hopes for 2021 (recorded: December 28, 2020).
2021-01-1320 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: If there is no money where you are...The crew (Heath Graham, Pat Mooney, and Don Charabin) discuss the start of the signing frenzy in the CFL.
2020-12-3128 minThird Down GambleFootball is fun!First Down: Pre-emptive team signings. Second Down: Scheduling is not easy. Third Down: It's a family affair as we share some of our favourite football memories with guests: Nadine Charabin and Shelly Mooney (First & Second Down recorded December 9, Third Down December 17).
2020-12-211h 04Third Down GambleQuick Kicks: We're gonna win...Guests (Turf District) Andrew Hoskins and Mike Smith-Knutsen join Don Charabin to discuss the 2021 CFL season, their thoughts on Edmonton's possible new team name, life growing up as an Edmonton football fan, and how the podcast duo met (recorded November 25, 2020).
2020-12-0442 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: Comeback 2021... pleaseGuest host Heath Graham joins Don Charabin and review the new look 2021 CFL schedule (recorded November 23, 2020).
2020-11-2532 minThird Down Gamble...morph into full stadiumsFirst Down: changes in BC. Second Down: a trivia extravaganza. Third Down: Grey Cup Unite and hope for 2021 (recorded November 11, 2020).
2020-11-1535 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: restoring a sense of normalcy...Guests Alouettes FlightDeck hosts Tim Capper and Cliffy D. Pine join Don Charabin to discuss some of their experiences as Alouettes' fans since the return of the team in 1996 (recorded November 3, 2020).
2020-11-0433 minThird Down GambleBackside of the ground doesn't giveFirst Down: The crew discuss the Edmonton 'thought' bubble for 2021. Second Down: Heath joins Pat for trivia. Third Down: The guys offer some rule-change proposals. With special guest Heath Graham (recorded October 14, 2020).
2020-10-2151 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: I do miss it...Guest Emily Mooney joins host Don Charabin to discuss from where her passion for the CFL began and grew (recorded September 28, 2020).
2020-10-0819 minThird Down GambleThrowin' the ball aroundFirst Down: Opt-out splashes. Second Down: Trivia time. Third Down: From where did our Canadian Football passion start? Special guest: Heath (recorded September 20, 2020).
2020-09-2446 minThird Down GambleQuick Kicks: I love the atmosphereHeath joins Don to discuss CFL-player Opt Outs and Labour Day weekend football.
2020-09-0928 minThird Down GambleI want to see them play...First Down: Opt outs and NFL opp's. Second Down: Trivia with Pat. Third Down: Lessons learned and schedule changes (recorded August 24, 2020).
2020-08-2743 minThird Down GambleThe CFL will survive...First Down: CFL cancels 2020 season. Second Down: Trivia with Pat. Third Down: Edmonton... maybe now is good for a new helmet logo? (recorded August 16-17, 2020).
2020-08-2044 minThird Down GambleMaybe I'm a baby... when it comes to football fansCo-host this episode is Andrew of The Turf District.
First Down: Deadline anxiety, a shortened season, and gambling. Second Down: Trivia with Pat. Third Down: Rock revisited, buckets versus benches, contract ideas (recorded August 4, 2020).
2020-08-1342 minThird Down GambleHard deadline?First Down: The guys discuss the obstacles facing the CFL playing in 2020. Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: Rock makes a splash (recorded August 3, 2020).
2020-08-0642 minThird Down GambleRecuperating some money...First Down: A what if? ...wait 'til 2021? Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: Deadlines loom, a September 14 start, CFL and Federal Government deal is a must for 2020 play (recorded July 26, 2020).
2020-07-2936 minThird Down GambleGate receipts of angry people...First Down: Guest Host Heath (Snack_Bites_Pete) joins to discuss helmet decals and names. Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: Winnipeg is the hub, now the wheels are in motion (recorded July 20, 2020).
2020-07-2238 minThird Down GambleGet on the same page...First Down: The guys discuss CBC Sports Dan Ralph's story of the CFL revised financial aid request of the Federal Government. Second Down: It's trivia time. Third Down: Name change? Now that Washington (NFL) has... will Edmonton do the same? The guys are joined by Andrew of the Edmonton Turf District (recorded July 13-14, 2020).
2020-07-1649 minThird Down GambleThere has to be some renumeration...First Down: Back at the table, negotiations continue... Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: hub vs own stadium, intra-divisional versus inter-locking schedule, six games or eight, so much to consider (recorded July 8, 2020).
2020-07-0946 minThird Down GambleAnother day in covid paradise...First Down: growing tomatoes and revenues. Second Down: Pat takes another step in his trivia journey. Third Down: SuperFan Mike (Eskimo Empire Podcast) joins to discuss BC owner David Braley's comments (recorded June 29, 2020)
2020-07-0130 minThird Down GambleGigantic bubbles scare meFirst Down: Cliffy D. Pine joins to discuss the Alouettes FlightDeck. Second Down: Pat tries to build on his impressive trivia run. Third Down: Snack_Bites_Pete joins Don to discuss bubbles (Recorded: June 23, 2020).
2020-06-2543 minThird Down GamblePartners?First Down: What's up with the CFL and CFLPA impasse? Second Down: Trivia, one extra question. Third Down: Argos get a pass and CFL joins with other leagues regarding betting (recorded June 16, 2020).
2020-06-1838 minThird Down GambleOne last shotFirst Down:The guys debate an eight-game CFL schedule in hub cities. Second Down: Pat tries to improve his trivia score. Third Down: A fond football adieu to Chris Cuthbert, the guys reminisce about other iconic broadcasters in the booth (audio clip: CFL on TSN July 20, 2006) recorded June 8, 2020.
2020-06-1131 minThird Down GambleA communistic view...?This week we welcome Andrew of the EskimoEmpire Podcast. In First Down it's hub time; During Second Down Pat tries again at trivia. In Third Down ideas abound for CFL 3.0 (recorded June 1, 2020).
2020-06-0454 minThird Down GambleLessons are to be learnedIn First Down, the Commissioner makes more video appearances. In Second Down, more trivia to ponder, and in Third Down facilities open this week (recorded May 27, 2020).
2020-05-2834 minThird Down GambleWe're all in...In First Down the guys discuss the CFLPA meeting the government; in Second Down the Trivia Wizard makes an appearance. In Third Down, the first in a series looking at what came from the Town Hall meeting (1st+2nd recorded May 19, 3rd May 20, 2020).
2020-05-2139 minThird Down GambleConsistency & CertaintyThe guys look back at the CFL's request for help from the Federal Government. In Second Down Cliffy D from the Alouettes FlightDeck joins Don to provide his insight from Montreal. In Third Down Gamble the guys look at the CFL's impact on its member cities (recorded May 11-12, 2020).
2020-05-1440 minThird Down GamblePreportedly (?) pertentially (??)The guys review the 2020 CFL Draft, discuss the CFL l-o-a-n request, the CFLPA and CFL re-opening talks, and Don invents 'new' words (recorded May 5, 2020).
2020-05-0734 minThird Down GambleWhat will be?The guys review the letter from the CFLPA President and hypothesize on possible contract opt-out ideas. They are then joined by Andrew of the Eskimo Empire Podcast to discuss the CFL 2020 Draft. Finally, news of the CFL loan-request indicates how bad COVID-19 is for professional sports (recorded April 28, third segment on April 29, 2020).
2020-04-3056 minThird Down GambleWhacky?The guys discuss empty stadiums and a September return. Two QB's enough?... 'twas the norm in the 1960's. Finally... some news and views on CFL player transactions (recorded April 21, 2020).
2020-04-2327 minThird Down GambleGlad it's gone...Thorne vs Esks, Moon signs, and a dynasty. Are all players FA's if there is no 2020 season? The XFL ends, again, and TSN Throwback Friday Night! ...(recorded April 14, 2020)
2020-04-1627 minThird Down GamblePersevere...The CFL considers a later start to the 2020 season. CBC.ca has a discussion with the CFL Commissioner (read the full Q&A: Heroux article). Finally, Don argues all teams will survive if there is a cancelled 2020 season (recorded April 7, 2020).
2020-04-0926 minThird Down GambleCross everything we have two of...Pat and Don welcome special guest Andrew of the Eskimo Empire Podcast. They discuss what the impact the delay of training camps means for the CFL's 2020 season (recorded March 31, 2020).
2020-04-0228 minThird Down GambleFind a way...The guys reveal some CFL-CFLPA player-contract findings, discuss delays and XFL FA's, then return to yesteryear. (Recorded March 24, 2020).
2020-03-2622 minThird Down GambleThe logistics are just wildFree Agency awaits where Derel Walker will land. Don then chats to Andrew of the Eskimo Empire Podcast about the COVID-19 impact on scheduling. Pat and Don debate whether the CFL can play without fans (recorded March 17, 2019).
2020-03-1924 minThird Down GambleNot every year...It's our final look at the rouge before the CFL governors decide its fate; and, of course, we disagree on the wild-card playoff proposal. We then discuss COVID-19. Learn more at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html. Finally, the guys ask "will you be my free agent?" (Recorded March 11, 2020).
2020-03-1229 minThird Down GambleRouge... am I seeing red?The guys welcome the new President of the CFLPA and debate negotiations concerning Toronto and TJ Jones then say a fond good-bye to Kim Murphy. Pat reveals his summer football-trip. Finally it comes down to the Rouge (the guys are seeing red but are open to a fresh idea). (Recorded: Wednesday, March 4, 2020).
2020-03-0525 minThird Down GambleMy schedule is bad???Pat and Don muse about the fate of remaining CFL free agents. The guys then dive back into the proposed 'pick-em' playoff opponent. They finish with a squabble over what is a fair schedule and then Pat throws a lateral with his realignment scheme. Get your slide-rule ready. (Recorded February 26, 2020)
2020-02-2732 minThird Down GamblePlayoffs? Playoffs?Pat and Don discuss some of the CFL Free Agents still left available, give a few thoughts about _ _ _-2, and then agree to disagree about the idea to change the CFL playoffs. (Recorded: February 21, 2020)
2020-02-2229 minThird Down GambleCFL Free Agent FrenzyIt's 'Free Agent Frenzy' in the CFL as teams vied for the players they thought would best help their fortunes. Don & Pat debate the winners and surprises and challenges in the opening days of free agency. Our huge thank you goes to CFL.ca and 3DownNation.com for their amazing, up-to-the-minute, coverage of free agent signings in the CFL. (Recorded February 12, 2020).
2020-02-1430 minThird Down Gamble(Pre-series) We needed to test...Welcome to the Third Down Gamble pre-episode, (practice?, test?) We needed to publish (to get approved by iTunes so we put this pre-episode out. Pat and Don welcome you, give a brief format overview, then discuss the coaching and player moves in the CFL since Christmas. The guys then give a positive review of the CFL's new negotiation window for 2020. (Recorded February 2, 2020).
2020-02-0630 min