Return of Rourke - CFL This Week - August 20th, 2024

In this episode of the CFL This Week on the Ticats Audio Network, host Bubba O'Neil is joined by an all-star panel including Matt Rose of Sportsnet 960 THE FAN, Farhan Lalji of TSN, and Argos Reporter David Morassutti of Sportsnet to break down the biggest stories from Week 11 in the CFL. The discussion kicks off with the return of Chris Jones to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as a defensive assistant. What impact can he have, and what does it mean for the Ticats' struggling defense? Next, the panel dives into the much-anticipated return of Nathan Rourke to the CFL. After his NFL stint, did the excitement around his return meet reality, or were expectations too high? The conversation then shifts to Jeremiah Masoli’s heartwarming comeback victory. After a long road of recovery, Masoli's triumphant return to the field is celebrated as one of the season's feel-good stories. The Montreal Alouettes find themselves in a quarterback dilemma as Davis Alexander steps up while Cody Fajardo recovers. Should the Alouettes stick with Fajardo or ride the hot hand with Alexander?Takeaways:The return of Chris Jones as a defensive assistant for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats sparks debate on his potential impact and the team's future.Nathan Rourke's return to the CFL brings excitement but also highlights the challenges of meeting high expectations after an NFL stint.Jeremiah Masoli's comeback victory is celebrated as a feel-good story, reflecting the resilience and fraternity within the CFL.The Montreal Alouettes face a quarterback dilemma, balancing loyalty to Cody Fajardo with the emerging talent of Davis Alexander.Chad Kelly will return to the ArgonautsChapters:00:00 - Introduction and Appreciation00:53 - Nathan Rourke's Return to the BC Lions16:13 - Chris Jones is Back19:11 - Adjustments and Player Development23:24 -  Quarterback Situation29:21 - The Role of Replay34:08 - Chad Kelly's Return38:44 - Jeremiah Masoli's Emotional Return39:36 - Upcoming GamesFor more Tiger-Cats videos, news, and tickets visit http://www.ticats.caThe 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