Playoff Readiness - CFL This Week - October 1st, 2024

Bubba O'Neil is joined by TSN's Glen Suitor and Dave Naylor to break down the top stories coming off of Week 18 in the 2024 Season. The hosts discuss the impressive turnaround of the Hamilton Tiger Cats, the dynamics of quarterback performances across teams, and the impact of coaching changes. They also address controversial officiating calls and the role of the command center in game outcomes. The discussion highlights the resilience of teams like the Roughriders and Redblacks, the inconsistencies of the Argonauts, and the implications of upcoming matchups for playoff positioning.

Takeaways

• The excitement for the 2024 CFL season is palpable.
• Quarterback performance is crucial for team success.
• Coaching changes can lead to significant team turnarounds.
• Defensive strategies are evolving under new coordinators.
• Controversial calls can impact game outcomes significantly.
• Inconsistencies in team performance can affect playoff chances.
• The command centre's involvement in calls is often debated.
• Player injuries can drastically change team dynamics.
• The margin between winning and losing is very thin this season.
• Upcoming matchups will be critical for playoff implications.

Chapters

00:00 - CFL Season Excitement and Team Performances

01:41 - Quarterback Dynamics and Team Turnarounds

05:04 - Coaching Changes and Their Impact

07:32 - Defensive Strategies and Player Adaptations

12:08 - Controversial Calls and Command Centre Involvement

19:29 - Quarterback Controversies in Edmonton

27:28 - Resilience of the Roughriders and Redblacks

32:06 - Argonauts' Inconsistencies and Playoff Readiness

37:39 - Upcoming Key Matchups and Season Implications

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