"The Beard is Me, I am The Beard" - Ticats Today - February 17th, 2025 (ft. Liam Dobson)

In this episode of Ticats Today, Steve Milton interviews recent signing Liam Dobson. They discuss Dobson's journey from college football to the CFL, his experiences with the Blue Bombers, and the dynamics of being an offensive lineman. Highlighting the importance of teamwork, the challenges of transitioning to a new team, and the unique culture within the offensive line group, Dobson shares insights on maintaining a winning attitude and the significance of camaraderie among players, as well as his academic achievements and personal style.

Takeaways

• Liam Dobson's signing is a significant boost for the Ticats.
• Transitioning to a new team can be challenging but manageable with familiar faces.
• Training camp is crucial for building team chemistry and performance.
• A winning attitude is essential for success in the CFL.
• Offensive linemen share a unique camaraderie that sets them apart.
• Academic achievements can coexist with a demanding sports career.
• The culture of an offensive line is built on shared experiences and humor.
• Maintaining physical health and recovery is vital for performance.
• Familiarity with teammates can ease the transition to a new team.
• Personal style, like Dobson's beard, can become a trademark in sports.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Liam Dobson and CFL Free Agency

06:06  - Liam's Journey to the CFL and Canada Prep Academy

10:10 - Transitioning to Hamilton and Team Dynamics

12:06 - Bringing a Winning Attitude to a New Team

14:12 - The Unique Culture of Offensive Linemen

17:03 - Career Path and Academic Achievements

20:20 - Personal Touch: The Beard and Its Significance

The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, RJ Broadhead, Luke Tasker, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Brian Simmons, Louie Butko, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, other Canadian Football League experts and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, CFL This Week, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content.
Twitter: @Ticats
Insta: @hamiltontigercats
TikTok: @hamiltonticats
Facebook: cfltigercats
YouTube: ticatstvchannel