The CFL Outsiders S02/E12 (The CFL Outsiders Have Gone Global Baby)

Title: CFL Outsiders: The CFL Outsiders Have Gone Global Baby Summary In this episode of CFL Outsiders, the hosts discuss various themes surrounding the CFL, including officiating challenges, fantasy football strategies, team identity, player movements, and the impact of technology like Pitchcom. They analyze recent games, highlighting the importance of knowing the rules, the significance of team identity for survival in the league, and the trends in kicking performance. The conversation also touches on the partnership between the CFL and NFL for officiating training, and the overall dynamics of the league as it navigates through the season. The conversation delves into the recent performances of various CFL teams, focusing on Edmonton's inconsistent play, Ottawa's surprising comeback, and the implications of coaching decisions on team dynamics. Fantasy football strategies are discussed, highlighting player performances and injuries that impact game outcomes. The analysis extends to the close match between Calgary and Winnipeg, as well as predictions for upcoming games involving Saskatchewan and Hamilton, and Montreal and BC.     Episode Highlights: Opening Rant: Oldman kicks off with a passionate rant about recent CFL games, focusing on controversial calls and coaching decisions. Fantasy Football Insights: GT Barnum and Oldman share their fantasy football strategies and outcomes. Game Recaps: A detailed analysis of the weekend's CFL games, including thrilling comebacks, standout plays, and strategic blunders. Team Identity and Culture: M.J. discusses the importance of team identity in the CFL, with a focus on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' efforts to connect with their community. Predictions and Projections: The hosts make bold predictions for upcoming games, debating the strengths and weaknesses of each team. 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Rant 05:53 Fantasy Updates 06:26 Mea Culpa 15:00 Player Movements and Signings 19:29 Kicking Trends 24:39 Pitch com update 26:30 CFL and NFL Officiating Partnership 29:48 Challenges in Officiating and Training 33:07 Weird Weekend in CFL Football 35:56 Game Analysis: BC vs Hamilton - Revenge is best served Nathan 49:02 Game Analysis: Edmonton vs Montreal -Re-evaluating the Trade 59:41 Game Analysis Ottawa at Toronto -Big Men Don't Sprint 01:01:24 Coaching Decisions and Player Accountability 01:03:32 Leadership Styles in Coaching 01:13:01 Game Analysis: Winnipeg vs Calgary - A Close Encounter of The Third Kind 01:18:30 Key Player Performances and Team Dynamics 01:23:00 Looking Ahead: Predictions and Future Matchups 01:25:11 Prediction Ottawa @ Winnipeg - Bombers or Bombees? 01:28:16 The Hot Mess Bowl: Toronto vs. Edmonton 01:32:52 Saskatchewan vs. Hamilton: A Clash of Strategies 01:37:27 Montreal's Challenge in BC: The Show and Shine Game 01:40:40 Closing Thoughts & Outro   Listener Engagement: Follow us on social media for more insights and updates. Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts on this week's games and predictions. Opening jingle and segment intros by, The Goddess @swell144.bsky.social MJ’s avatar designed by MJ’s sister Social Media contacts Oldman – Bluesky -    @oldman-sac.bsky.social                     Mastodon - @oldman_shoutingatclouds   mstdn.ca server                      Reddit-         u/Oldmanshoutingcloud                               GT - @gtbarnum.bsky.social MJ - @sportsandplants.bsky.social The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders                                       -(Bluesky) @thecfloutsiders e-mail [email protected]   Links mentioned in todays show Etsy store with CFL Merch: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Aserlay Hashtags: #CFL #FantasyFootball #CFLOutsiders #FootballStrategy Call to Action: Subscribe to CFL Outsiders on your current pod catcher for more in-depth analysis and lively discussions every week!