With over 100 years of history the CFL is Canada's game. Host Dave McIvor spends game days on the CFL sidelines with the Calgary Stampeders. Each week Dave will talk with the people that make this league great, starting with the stars of the league, the players. Dave and the biggest the names in Canadian football will take you inside their journeys and careers. New episodes at the start of each CFL Week
Host Dave McIvor chat with Derek Taylor, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Morley Scott, the voice of the Edmonton Elks about their Grey Cup memories. What games stick out in the minds of our guys? Local radio doesn't get to broadcast the Grey Cup game, the two play-by-play guys talk about their thoughts on that. To wrap, the guys tee-up Grey Cup Sunday between the Bombers and the Montreal Alouettes
Host Dave McIvor chats with Morley Scott, the voice of the Edmonton Elks, and Derek Taylor the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers pick the award winners in the CFL. It's also the East and West Finals in the CFL so the guys tee-up what should be an exciting weekend of Football
Host Dave McIvor chats with Morley Scott. the voice of the Edmonton Elks, and Derek Taylor, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers about the East and West nominees for the CFL awards as well as the beef's they may have with the CFL All-Stars. Both Morley and Derek are voters. To wrap the guys preview the East and West Semi-Finals in the CFL
Host Dave McIvor chats with Morley Scott, the voice of the Edmonton Elks and Derek Taylor, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers about the team nominees for the annual CFL awards. The guys pick who they think will represent who goes as West and East nominees come Grey Cup weekend. To wrap, the guys chat about the Stampeders and Riders and what went down in week 20
The Edmonton Elks announced this week that they were closing the upper bowl for next season, unless demands for tickets call to open it up. The BC Lions do the same and the Calgary Stampeders gave closed off a couple of sections in the top corners of McMahon stadium. Host Dave McIvor chats with the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Derek Taylor and the voice of the Edmonton Elks, Morley Scott about what the ideal stadium would look like if they were designing one. Also a Week 20 tee-up with three important games this weekend.
Host Dave McIvor and voice of the Edmonton Elks, Morley Scott, chat about the strength of the East vs West division. The 2023 CFL All-Star voting kicked off this week and the guys chat about what they like and don't like about the process as well as the toughest position to vote for. To wrap, a Week 19 tee-up with one playoff spot still up from grabs and playoff positioning still in play.
Host Dave McIvor and voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Derek Taylor jump into a bunch of different topics this week. They chat the Pro Football Focus rankings and how they've viewed the change this year. Why are trades so hard to make at the Trade Deadline in the CFL and do the guys like the Green Day selection for the halftime show at the Grey Cup. As always to wrap, the guys tee-up the week 18 games in the CFL
It happens every season across multiple sports...Rest Vs Rust.. Host Dave McIvor chats with Edmonton Elks play by play man Morley Scott and The voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor about players sitting as early as Week 17. Why don't teams play each other home and away, is the CFL depriving fans and teams of story lines to follow. To wrap the guys tee-up Week 17 in the CFL
What are the different radio booths like across the CFL. Dave McIvor makes two play-by-play men, Morley Scott of the Edmonton Elks and Derek Taylor of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, rank the booths across the league. The two have some great stories and interesting tidbits you probably didn't know and definitely can't see when it comes to where they see the game from. To wrap the guys tee-up Week 16
Host Dave McIvor chats with Morley Scott, the voice of the Edmonton Elks and Derek Taylor, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers about pass interference and what is called, isn't called, and how replay affects the rule. The guys also tee-up an important Week 15 in the CFL
Host Dave McIvor chats with Edmonton Elks kicker Dean Faithfull about his football journey. It's a very Unique story, as Dean was a soccer player into his early thirties. Faithfull also went viral with his celebration in the aftermath of the Labour Day Rematch, you'll get the story behind the Queen Wave!
Host Dave McIvor catches up with voice of the Edmonton Elks, Morley Scott and Voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor, to share some Labour Day Classic memories and tee-up Week 13 in the CFL.
Host Dave McIvor and voice of the Edmonton Elks, Morley Scott discuss the cost of going to a CFL game. The cost of living is really high for people right now and some fans have voiced the cost of going to the game, is it affecting attendance numbers? To wrap, a week 12 tee-up.
A jam packed episode this week. Host Dave McIvor chats with Austin Mack, Wide Receiver with the Montreal Alouettes. QR Calgary Host of Sportstalk Jock Wilson caught up with former Stampeders Quarterback Jeff Garcia who is in Calgary for the celebration of the Stamps 1998 Grey Cup Victory over Hamilton. To wrap, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor and Dave tee-up week 11 in the CFL.
Host Dave McIvor and Sports Director at 680CJOB in Winnipeg Kelly Moore discuss the impact the XFL and USFL are having and could have on the future recruiting for teams in the CFL. Whats up with the injuries to Quarterbacks in the league? Does the CFL do enough to protect the premier spot in the league or is it simply just something that comes with the game of football. To wrap, a recap of the Elks and Bombers game and a tee-up for the rest of the Week 10 games.
Host Dave McIvor chats with voice of the Elks, Morley Scott and voice of the Blue Bombers, Derek Taylor about the changes in Edmonton and how the CFL could try and make a tweak to the Operations Cap. Host of Sportstalk on QR Calgary Jock Wilson checks in with Stampeders Vice-President of Business Operations, Jay McNeil, about the game day experience and how teams can collaborate. To wrap a tee-up of the Week 9 Games.
Host Dave McIvor chat with Toronto Argonauts pass catcher Davaris Daniels about his football life. Scoring on his first touch as a freshman in high school, going to the famed University of Notre Dame and making his way to Canada. Rick Zamperin the host of Good Morning Hamilton on 900CMHL also joins the pod to talk about the return of Bo-Levi Mitchell and the rest of the week 8 games.
Host Dave McIvor and voice of the Edmonton Elks Morley Scott chat about the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to celebrations in the CFL. Former Elks wide receiver Brian Kelly was on This Morning with J'Lyn Nye and Daryl McIntrye, this is also included. To wrap, Dave and Morley tee up Week 7
On this weeks episode host Dave McIvor and voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor get into the stats problem the CFL has had to start the year. Dave also chats with Grey Cup Champion and TSN Colour Analyst Glen Suitor. To wrap things up the guys tee up Week 6 in the CFL
Host Dave McIvor and voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor discuss the biggest surprises so far this year as well as who they think have been the top 3 players through the first 4 Weeks. To Wrap, the two provide a tee up into the Week 5 games
Host Dave McIvor and play-by-play man for the Edmonton Elks Morley Scott talk about the talent of the Quarterback position in the CFL. Dave and Morley talk about the era in which they think the talent at the position was at its highest
On this episode the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the voice of the Edmonton Elks join Dave to talk about some of the biggest CFL Busts. Dave talks with Ja'Gared Davis about his life in football as well as his interesting story about how he got to the CFL. The round table wraps things up with thoughts on going for a touchdown instead of taking the points with a field goal.
Host Dave McIvor chats with Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton on @AM900CHML and host of the Calgary Stampeder broadcasts on QRCalgary 770AM/107.3FM about what the CFL is doing and can do to attract younger fans. Edmonton Elks Quarterback Taylor Cornelius joins the pod to talk with Dave about his life growing up in Texas, playing for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and his time so far in Edmonton.
Host Dave McIvor is joined by the voice of the Edmonton Elks Morley Scott as well as the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor to chat week 1 memories. Stampeders Punter Cody Grace talks about his journey to the CFL and to wrap things up, and predictions for the upcoming season.
In the final Episode of the season, Jock Wilson is joined by the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor and the voice of the Edmonton Elks Morley Scott. The trio break down Grey Cup 109, their top story lines from the season and what they would like to see in the 2023 CFL season. Thanks for listening to season 1 of Football North
Jock Wilson chats with Edmonton Elks play-by-play man Morley Scott and Voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers about Grey Cup 109. The fellas share some Grey Cup memories, Jock tells some party stories, and we do get a prediction on what will happen in 109th installment of the Grey Cup.
Jock Wilson chat's with the voice of the Calgary Stampeders, Mark Stephen, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Derek Taylor and the Host of the Hamilton Ti-Cats post game show Rick Zamperin about the final four left in the CFL playoffs. The squad also recap what happened in round one and where Stampeders Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell might end up next season.
Jock takes a look back on the CFL regular season and we set up the playoffs with the voice of the Blue Bombers Derek Taylor and voice of the Elks Morley Scott.
Jock Wilson chats with the Commish!! CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie is the guest on this Weeks episode of Football North. Jock and Randy discuss the moments the Commissioner is most proud of, the rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic and the partnership with Genius Sports among other topics.
A very special episode of Football North this week as Jock Wilson chats with two Hall of Fame Broadcasters. Bob Irving was the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for nearly 50 years, Mark Stephen has been at the helm of the Calgary Stampeders play-by-play microphone since 1996. The two share stories from the past, including how they got their starts with their respective clubs and they share a message for young broadcasters trying to get into the industry
It's that time of year again CFL fans. It's time to start debating who the award winner might be come seasons end, we also take a more in depth look on what it is like for the voters. Jock Wilson chats with two of those voters, Danny Austin covers the Calgary Stampeders for Postmedia and Derek Taylor is the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Guest host Dave McIvor chats with the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor and Edmonton Elks commentator Dave Campbell about the trade deadline (or lack there of). The group also chats about the playoff races in the CFL between Hamilton and Saskatchewan, Calgary and B.C, and the race for first in the East between Toronto and Montreal.
Jock Wilson catches up with Jim Barker, now a Senior Advisor with the Toronto Argonauts. You'll hear some great stories about Jim's time in the CFL, his start, his time with the Calgary Stampeders and the F-Troop days and he gives his thoughts on Argo's QB McLeod Bethel Thompson.
Tom Higgins has been around the game of football his entire life. He was a Player, a Coach, a Manager, an Administrator and the Director of Officiating in the CFL. Jock and Tom talk about his life in football and Tom also gives his thoughts on the officiating we're seeing in the CFL now.
Jock Wilson talks Quarterbacks with Dave Campbell, colour man for Elks football, and Derek Taylor, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. With Nathan Rourke out and Zach Callaros taking over top spot, who is the 2nd best QB in the CFL. Is there enough being done to develop Quarterbacks in the league and who are the best Quarterbacks of all time? Also, Morley Scott from 630 CHED in Edmonton catches up with former TSN sideline reporter Sara Orlesky, who recently worked her last game.
Jock Wilson chats with Calgary Sun and Postmedia reporter Danny Austin. Danny is a beat reporter for the Calgary Stampeders and the two dive into what it's like covering the team, the players and the coaches on a daily basis. Jock and Danny also talk about what the coverage is like across the country and their ideas on what it could look like if the league and a few different media partners instead of just one
Calgary Stampeder Sideline Reporter Dave McIvor steps in for the vacationing Jock Wilson as the host of this episode. Dave chats with Edmonton Elks play by play man Morley Scott and Sports Director Kelly Moore from 680 CJOB in Winnipeg about everything Labour Day. The trio recaps their favorite memories, match-ups and traditions from the annual September weekend in the CFL and do they think anything can change?
Jock Wilson chats with Calgary Stampeders Head Coach, Dave Dickenson and TSN Analyst Glen Suitor about rule changes, the on-field product and the push to get new fans. In segment two, Jock is joined by Derek Taylor, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on 680CJOB, and Rick Zamperin, Former Ti-Cats play by play man and Host of Good Morning Hamilton on AM900CHML about their top games and story lines of the first half of the season.
Host Jock Wilson chats with Gary Stern, Owner of the Montreal Alouettes, about being an Owner in the CFL, the different types of ownership in the league and learning French!! In segment two Morley Scott from the Edmonton Elks broadcast booth and Kelly Moore sports director at 680CJOB in Winnipeg about ownership and a few other hot button topics in the CFL
Host Jock Wilson chats with Hamilton Tiger Cats and Texas A&M Alumni kicker Seth Small about his time with the Aggies and their battle with the University of Alabama as well as the season so far in Hamilton. In Segment 2 Jock is joined by Winnipeg Blue Bombers play by play man Derek Taylor and Morley Scott who does play by play for the Edmonton Elks to chat about the incredible season B.C Lions QB Nathan Rourke is having. To wrap the trio talks about who is going to win the East Division.
George Hopkins is celebrating his 1000th game in the CFL. The Calgary Stampeder Equipment Manager chats with Former Stamp and 770CHQR Color Commentator Greg Peterson about his journey and all the things he's seen along the way. Host Jock Wilson, catches up with Stampeder linebackers coach Bob Slowik. Slowik began his coaching career in 1979 in the NCAA and has also coached in the NFL.
Host Jock Wilson, Edmonton Elks play-by-play guy Morley Scott and Winnipeg Blue Bombers play-by-play guy Derek Taylor get into the first third of the season, as well as the new rules and their impact on the game so far this season