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."

Hmmm what could this be 

 

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-to-make-announcement-regarding-significant-changes-to-the-game-on-monday/

                                                                   

4 hours ago, Tracker said:

                                                                   

But a day later and like in the end it’s very minor change. Wonder how Many ppl in Toronto purchased seasons with these exciting innovative changes said nobody ever tho. Vince McMahons xfl was innovative tho. The cameras and the angles and the scramble at the start. That was fun changes looking to bring ppl In. The stuff they implemented the avg fan probably doesn’t give the poop about. How does this enhance my football viewing pleasure. These changes are probably a compromise of sorts to not go full American style. It almost seems like a win for traditional cfl fans. Cuz this is basically minor compared to what they could have announced. I would have liked to have been In the room tho when someone suggested that the elimination of missed fg returns will actually make the game more exciting. As TSN play by play dude orgasms loud on Vavals return. Honestly. 

Edited September 24, 2025Sep 24 by Goalie

7 hours ago, Tracker said:

                                                                   

Well, Bob. Patrick Neufeld isn't upset with the changes & is willing to give them a chance. What say you, Bob? He's not upset he wasn't consulted. about it. 

8 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Well, Bob. Patrick Neufeld isn't upset with the changes & is willing to give them a chance. What say you, Bob? He's not upset he wasn't consulted. about it. 

Neuf is also turning 37 this year, and the biggest part of the rules won't start until 26—there's very little chance he'll play long enough to see them. One guy caring than others isn't much of a point either. 

31 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Neuf is also turning 37 this year, and the biggest part of the rules won't start until 26—there's very little chance he'll play long enough to see them. One guy caring than others isn't much of a point either. 

It just shows why players weren’t consulted. Because you’re getting the opposite opinions from everyone they talk to. If they have interviewed 20 ppl, 10 are ok with it and 10 aren’t. 

Consulting the players means talking to the PA. Not like everyone gets asked individually. 

 

42 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

 

😢

 

Starting the play clock immediately after the play will burn more game clock. The end of the games won't be as exciting. Only one time out after the three minute warning. Not sure how this will increase scoring?

40 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

 

As insignificant as a throwaway skit in a cartoon might seem, the closer we get to the American game, the less reason anyone has to pay any attention to us at all.

3 hours ago, Goalie said:

It just shows why players weren’t consulted. Because you’re getting the opposite opinions from everyone they talk to. If they have interviewed 20 ppl, 10 are ok with it and 10 aren’t. 

I think that’s why you do go to the pa though. It’s divisive changes that you need to consult over. a change like, each team has their own side line, doesn’t need discussion it goes with out saying. 

The game has 3 stake holders. the players, the fans, and the league. one side making sweeping large scale changes with out consulting the two is how you kill your market. 

Even if it’s what I suspect in the worst case, that we are a couple years away from being a 4/5 team league with no tv deal, being open with the risks would garner understanding and positivity. As it is, half the player base is pissed, and a huge portion of the fan base country wide is pissed. 

I think they could’ve gotten people on board for more of the changes with a more transparent, inclusive approach. 

2 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

 

At least they can't take away my rouge.

1 hour ago, WinnipegGordo said:

At least they can't take away my rouge.

What about your mascara, lip gloss, garter belt and fishnet stockings?

15 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Neuf is also turning 37 this year, and the biggest part of the rules won't start until 26—there's very little chance he'll play long enough to see them. One guy caring than others isn't much of a point either. 

My point is one guy hates it & another doesn't. Consult the players & nothing will ever get done. The Governors want change & they're going to get it. 

Edited September 25, 2025Sep 25 by SpeedFlex27

Cody wants the goal post rule change named after him. The play is embeeded in the article. Enjoy, I sure did.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/25/the-cody-fajardo-rule-former-riders-qb-wants-new-cfl-goalposts-named-after-his-infamous-2019-west-final-crossbar-doink/

 

 

Jesus... Only 65. Brutal. 

Yeah was here to post that. I remember him being interviewed on tsn shortly after buying the team last year I think and the pretty consistent thought was dude looked way older than he was. Was he sick? Must have been. RIP. 

Edited September 26, 2025Sep 26 by Goalie

1 hour ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

 

Bit of an update. 
 

The Elks say Thompson died today due to complications from surgery. No additional details were released.

 

 

On 2025-09-24 at 10:35 AM, Super Duper Negatron said:

As insignificant as a throwaway skit in a cartoon might seem, the closer we get to the American game, the less reason anyone has to pay any attention to us at all.

Yup that’s one legitimate side, how about it may entice higher quality players here as that’s the game they are use to playing? So many varying perspectives on this.