Major Shakeup - Ticats Today - August 19th, 2024

 In this episode of Ticats Today, host Steve Milton discusses the major coaching changes in the Hamilton Tiger-Cats organization following their devastating 47-22 loss to Edmonton. The Ticats part ways with Defensive Coordinator Mark Washington, bringing in veteran CFL coach Chris Jones as the new senior defensive assistant. Milton is joined by Coach John Salavantis to unpack these changes, the impact on the team’s strategy, and what lies ahead as the Ticats face a desperate situation with a 2-8 record. The episode also covers the serious injuries suffered by Luther Hakunavanhu and Taylor Powell, and what these mean for the team's future. TakeawaysThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats have made coaching changes, including firing defensive coordinator Mark Washington and hiring Chris Jones.The team is facing challenges and needs a spark and urgency in their play.Familiarity among the coaching staff is important, but player performance is crucial.The defense and secondary need to improve their technique and aggression.The upcoming game against Winnipeg is crucial, and changes may need to be made to the roster.The players need to step up and perform at a higher level.Chapters00:00 -Introduction and Setting the Stage02:49 - Coaching Change and Impact04:11 - Timing and Reasons for the Change05:57 - Chris Jones as a New Coordinator09:20 - The Importance of Familiarity12:24 - Evaluation of Coaching and Players14:47 - The Crucial Game Against Winnipeg16:01 - Improving Technique and Aggression20:47 - Player Performance and Making Changes22:03 - Teaching Technique and Urgency23:26 - Issues with Linebackers and Tackling24:35 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsYou can catch all past episodes and stay updated with the latest news on the Ticats Audio Network at listen.ticats.ca. 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, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, 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, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, 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: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel