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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

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    Football North - The CFL - The Grey Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 63:47


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Finals Saturday -Award Winners and East/West Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 65:48


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Semi-Final Saturday - Nominee/All-Star Beefs and Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 63:04


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 21 - Award Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 68:19


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 20 - The Ideal CFL Stadium and Week 20 Tee-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 73:23


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 19 - East Vs West and All-Star Voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 46:24


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 18 - PFF Rankings, Trade Deadline and Grey Cup Halftime Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 61:18


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 17 - Rest Vs Rust and Fix the Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 58:04


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 16 - Life Inside the Booth and Week 16 Tee-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 86:28


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 15 PT 2 - What is Pass Interference and Week 15 Tee-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 56:18


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 15 PT 1 - Keeping the Faithfull

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 34:58


    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!

    Football North - The CFL - Week 13 - Labour Day Memories and Labour Day Tee-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 65:53


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 12 - Affordability of Attending games and Week 12 Tee-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 49:10


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 11 - Austin Mack and Jeff Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 76:11


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 10 - Recruiting Challenges and Quarterback Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 54:07


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 9 - The Gameday Experience and Changes in Edmonton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 54:01


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 8 - DaVaris Daniels and Week 8 Tee-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 41:51


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 7 - Celebration City and Brian Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 47:14


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 6 - Glen Suitor and Fumbling the Stats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 110:28


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 5 - Biggest Surprises and Top 3 Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 53:28


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 4 - Quarterback Status in the CFL and favourite Quarterback Eras

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 39:47


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 3 - CFL Busts and Ja'Gared Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 60:36


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 2 - Attracting Fans and Edmonton Elks QB Taylor Cornelius

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 58:05


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 1 2023 - Week 1 Memories, Stampeders Punter Cody Grace, Season Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 49:37


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 25 - The Season Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 38:21


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 24 - Grey Cup 109

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 41:41


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 23 - The Final Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 36:33


    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.

    Footbal North - The CFL - Week 22 - Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 35:21


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 21 - State of the Union with Commissioner Randy Ambrosie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 28:08


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 20 - Hall of Fame on the Mic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 37:09


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 19 - The Awards Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 48:23


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 18 - The Stretch Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 40:53


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 17 - Jim Barker's Wild CFL Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 51:16


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 16 - A Deep Dive with Tom Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 58:51


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 15 - Breaking Down The QB's and What to do with Bo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 44:39


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 14 - Covering the CFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 37:33


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 13 - Labour Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 45:49


    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?

    Football North - The CFL - Week 12 - First Half Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 54:40


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 11 - A Stern Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 49:12


    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

    Football North - The CFL - Week 10 - Beating Bama and Beating the Drum for Nathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 46:25


    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.

    Football North- The CFL - Week 9- Geo and 5 Decades in The CFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 34:04


    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.

    Football North - The CFL - Week 8 - Are The New Rules Working?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 47:00


    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

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