From 3DN about TSN broadcasts this year....

 

"The CFL on TSN is taking a renewed approach to its broadcasts for 2025.

 

The network’s panel will travel to all nine stadiums over the course of the upcoming season, sources told 3DownNation, including visits to Regina and Montreal in Week 1. Kate Beirness is returning to host the panel with Henoc Muamba and Davis Sanchez filling the main roles alongside her.

 

Paul LaPolice will also frequently appear on the panel, though he will also perform colour commentary for one game per week. As previously reported, longtime panelist and Hall of Fame quarterback Matt Dunigan is no longer with the network.

 

As for Milt Stegall, who has been with the network since 2009, there is no timeline for his return after the death of his eldest son, Chase. The 20-year-old died unexpectedly at DePaul University on Monday where he was a member of the school’s soccer team.

 

“Our CFL on TSN family is absolutely devastated over Chase’s passing. If you know Milt, you know that his family is everything to him, and we cannot imagine the pain he is going through right now,” said producer Chris Edwards in a statement to 3DownNation. “Milt is our brother and we are going to give him our love and support him in any way we can, and in whatever way he needs.”

 

During a broadcast teeing up the 2025 season on Tuesday, TSN dedicated its coverage this year to Chase’s memory.

 

TSN plans to flesh out the panel by rotating in active players, though it doesn’t appear as though this will happen every week. Players will generally make panel appearances during bye weeks, though there may also be opportunities for in-studio appearances when players are in town to play the Argonauts or Tiger-Cats.

 

Friday Night Football, a longtime network staple, will have a brand new presentation featuring fresh animations, graphics, and music. One source called the scope of the production “bigger.”

 

The play-by-play personnel at the network has remained unchanged for 2025, featuring Rod Smith, Dustin Nielson, Marshall Ferguson, and occasionally Farhan Lalji. Colour commentary will be performed by Glen Suitor, Duane Forde, and LaPolice."

5 hours ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said:

Since I won’t watch the panel, has there been any mention of Matty…or is he going to be the elephant in the room all season. 

Not a word. He was fired. 

Yeah it's weird now. 

9 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Not a word. He was fired. 

Source?

15 hours ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

My Dad used to coach track and basketball. If anyone would wear dark socks with shorts, they’d never hear the end of it. 
“You know, white socks would make you run faster” 

“Really?” 

“No, you just look stupid with those ones” 

your pop's is a good man! 🤘

14 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Yeah for 22 snaps on designated players.  They have no Designated Nationalized Americans and Rourke isn't designated either to be subbed as the Canadian for that.

its 25 isnt it?

Edited June 7, 2025Jun 7 by Booch

10 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

Yeah it's weird now. 

It’s the topic we not allowed to talk about related or something even more sinister really for them to just sweep Matty under the rug with no mention of him at all. 

8 hours ago, Pete Catan's Ghost said:

Source?

Source.....trust me bro

Lotta former Bombers of this Cats team.

Fired or not. Its odd that they haven't mentioned Dunigan at all.

1 hour ago, MrFreakzilla said:

Source.....trust me bro

I’m going to try this reply at work.

Ticats signed Dolegala and released Josh Johnson 

Hamilton is just missing a QB and coach. I also think they try to buy a team every off season instead of building. And here they are. Dobson tho seems like he’s not a loss. Based on last night and other viewings of him I was good letting him go. Wallace is probably better already. Lawler is lawler but not all those receivers they got are that great really and Even lawler at times looked lazy. It’s a culture thing there me thinks. Coaching tho is killing them. Millanovich is very overrated since returning 

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13 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Hamilton is just missing a QB and coach. I also think they try to buy a team every off season instead of building. And here they are. Dobson tho seems like he’s not a loss. Based on last night and other viewings of him I was good letting him go. Wallace is probably better already. Lawler is lawler but not all those receivers they got are that great really and Even lawler at times looked lazy. It’s a culture thing there me thinks. Coaching tho is killing them. Millanovich is very overrated since returning 

Lawler had the look a few times of "oh crap what did I do again??!"

And yeah agreed...I mentioned as well Dobson more often than not looked confused and lost...if a guy didnt engage in him immediately he has no clue...like he was here...and as a 4th yr guy that's not a good sign..and he useless in 2nd level. Eli and or Wallace are killers on seek and destroy in 2nd level...so our line play will be better i think..as both have upside...Did Dobson peak with his? Dunno but he had best oline coaching in league so I see no more advancement with him there...if at all

54 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Hamilton is just missing a QB and coach. I also think they try to buy a team every off season instead of building. And here they are. Dobson tho seems like he’s not a loss. Based on last night and other viewings of him I was good letting him go. Wallace is probably better already. Lawler is lawler but not all those receivers they got are that great really and Even lawler at times looked lazy. It’s a culture thing there me thinks. Coaching tho is killing them. Millanovich is very overrated since returning 

...He's always been overrated as a HC.

Lawler will have a big season. Going to get a million targets when they are down by 2 scores every game. At least until Bo gets him knocked out with some murder balls. 

2 minutes ago, blue85gold said:

Lawler will have a big season. Going to get a million targets when they are down by 2 scores every game. At least until Bo gets him knocked out with some murder balls. 

100 percent agree

And riders sign Mr 18th best player in the league Carey. It’s a good move though. Especially with aj ego lifting gymbro hurt. 

Big upgrade for SSK there

29 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

And riders sign Mr 18th best player in the league Carey. It’s a good move though. Especially with aj ego lifting gymbro hurt. 

That's a real good add by them. Gotta imagine that the writing on the wall for Aj.

Hamilton signed Dolegala.

28 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Big upgrade for SSK there

 

24 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

That's a real good add by them. Gotta imagine that the writing on the wall for Aj.

Hamilton signed Dolegala.

Yeah think aj is toast. Riders get better and cheaper. 

I'm not sure if replacing a 30 year old, injury prone running back with a 32 year old, injury prone running back on his 3rd team in 3 years is a big an upgrade as people might think it is. Although Carey did manage to dress for a full season last year after being dumped by the Stamps due to injury concerns.

20 minutes ago, ShyGuy said:

I'm not sure if replacing a 30 year old, injury prone running back with a 32 year old, injury prone running back on his 3rd team in 3 years is a big an upgrade as people might think it is. Although Carey did manage to dress for a full season last year after being dumped by the Stamps due to injury concerns.

I think it's an upgrade because I think Carey is better. 

Yeah oullette is way overrated and not even sure why and how...look at his career body of work...many players have come and gone with similar stats...some even better...plus guy is always hurt...

28 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I think it's an upgrade because I think Carey is better. 

 

6 minutes ago, Booch said:

Yeah oullette is way overrated and not even sure why and how...look at his career body of work...many players have come and gone with similar stats...some even better...plus guy is always hurt...

100%. 
 

but will he break ajs record for most rushing yards in their first game with a new team whose team name starts with R, and when the sun is up but not all the way out? 

1 hour ago, ShyGuy said:

I'm not sure if replacing a 30 year old, injury prone running back with a 32 year old, injury prone running back on his 3rd team in 3 years is a big an upgrade as people might think it is. Although Carey did manage to dress for a full season last year after being dumped by the Stamps due to injury concerns.

Carey is a weapon.  Ouellette is a 235 pound slug who runs upright.

16 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Carey is a weapon.  Ouellette is a 235 pound slug who runs upright.

See, Ouellette is always confusing to me because everyone talks about him as a power back but he is pretty tiny for that. Riders listed him at 5.09 and 210 going into last season. Then there were reports of him ending the season at 225. And then apparently he lost 35 pounds and put 10 back on to start the season at 208 this year.