3rd and Roll

On Dominion Day 1980, the Ottawa Rough Riders host the Toronto Argonauts for the inaugural game of the Canadian Armchair Football League.

We're back and we're going weekly! It's the start of the Argos home opener against the Montreal Alouettes. Tempers flare and the flags fly.

The 1980 Argos home opener continues as the home team fights back, Norman gets philosophical, and Todd talks to ownership about their vision for the future of the franchise. #CanadianFootball #CFL

It's the halftime show with Ron Bouman and Brett Branigan; Brett tries to pick a fight in a room full of peacemakers; Todd Grey continues his interview with Duncan from ownership about bringing beer into Exhibition stadium; the Argonauts try to start a comeback in the 3rd quarter of their 1980 home opener.

We play out the final quarter of the Argos 1980 home opener against the Montreal Allouettes. Can the Argos deliver a home win? The new Canadian government enlists Dr. Footius Balloonicus to develop the nation's knowledge of Canadian football. Todd Grey concludes his discussion with Duncan Blankensop from the Argos brewmasters.

It's the start of the 1980 Labour Day Classic! Eduard and Norman are joined by Hamilton QB Dave Marler for the play-by-play. It's a battle for first in the East where the Tiger-Cats unveil a technological innovation. Ron takes a road trip in Southern Ontario. #CFL

We play the final three minutes of the first half of the 1980 Labour Day Classic in Hamilton. Can the Toronto Argonauts take a lead in to halftime on the road? We experience the first weather delay of the season. Duane shares his initial thoughts on the Canadian Armchair Football board game. Eduard sits down with Hamilton QB Dave Marler to talk about the mystery behind why Bruce Clark signed with Toronto over the Green Bay Packers.

We return from the weather delay to play the 3rd quarter in Hamilton. The players get agitated, the coaches get sloppy, and we discover that there truly is a flag for all occasions. Plus, Norman gives an historical tour of Ivor Wynne Stadium in his new series 'Rectangles of Grass'.

It's the finale of the 1980 Labour Day Classic in Hamilton! Can the Argos pull out a win in front of a hostile crowd or will the chants of "Argos Sucks!" break the spirit of the Double-Blue Visitors. Also, Dr. Footius Baloonicus explains the connection between contemporary football and a 12th Century Georgian epic poem. #Argos #CFL