Bubba O'Neil is joined by Mark Stephen, Voices of the Stampeders, Rick Zamperin of The 5th Quarter Show and Sports Reporter Joey Slattery to chat the top storylines from Week 13 in the league. The season is heating up as teams jockey for playoff positions. The Hamilton-Toronto game was one of the very entertaining games of the Labour Day weekend, with the Tiger-Cats coming out on top. The Winnipeg-Saskatchewan game was also thrilling, with Winnipeg pulling off a road win. The Battle of Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton is always intense, and Calgary has had the upper hand on Labour Day. The Blue Bombers, despite injuries to key players, still prove to be resilient and dominant. The backup quarterbacks in the league, particularly Vernon Adams Jr., have been impressive. The Bombers' injuries and the motivation to break a coaching record add to the intrigue of the upcoming games. The conversation covers various topics related to the CFL, including the playoff race, the best team in Alberta, the struggles of the Calgary Stampeders, and the upcoming games. The hosts discuss the importance of home field advantage in the West division and the potential for a BC Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes Grey Cup preview. They also touch on the return of CFL games to the CTV network and the excitement surrounding the playoff push.
Takeaways
- The Hamilton-Toronto game was the most entertaining of the Labour Day weekend, with the Tiger-Cats coming out on top.
- The Winnipeg-Saskatchewan game was also thrilling, with Winnipeg pulling off a road win.
- The Battle of Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton is always intense, and Calgary has had the upper hand on Labour Day.
- The backup quarterbacks in the league have been impressive.
- The Bombers' injuries and the motivation to break a coaching record add to the intrigue of the upcoming games. The playoff race in the CFL is heating up, with several teams vying for a spot in the postseason.
- Home field advantage will be crucial in the West division, as the teams are closely matched.
- The BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes could potentially meet in the Grey Cup.
- CFL games are now being broadcast on the CTV network, increasing exposure for the league.
Chapters
00:00 - Labour Day Weekend Games
06:58 - The Battle of Alberta
09:29 - Blue Bombers: Overcoming Injuries
14:12 - Impressive Backup Quarterbacks
28:29 - Motivation to Break a Coaching Record
29:54 - The Playoff Race
31:01 - The Battle for Alberta
36:06 - Home Field Advantage in the West
44:48 - BC Lions v
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