The Edmonton Elks pulled off an INCREDIBLE comeback in the Labor Day Classic, rallying from a 25-7 deficit to defeat the Calgary Stampeders 38-28.
On this episode of Elks 101, Declan, Eddie and Pat break down how Edmonton completely flipped the game in the second half and why this team continues to find ways to win.
The guys dive into the Elks' brutal first half, the offense's second-half adjustments, and the defense's huge performance when Edmonton needed it most. They also discuss Justin Rankin's massive 50-yard touchdown, Powell's impact, Cody Fajardo's legs, and the emergence of Joe Robustelli.
Plus, the guys break down Nick Anderson's huge game, Noah Taylor's late sack, the Elks' defensive backs, the decision to take advantage of the wind in the fourth quarter, and what makes this Edmonton team so difficult to put away.
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Edmonton's Brutal First Half
03:47 - Justin Rankin's Recent Struggles
06:08 - Powell's Impact
09:51 - The Defense Wins the Game
13:33 - Joe Robustelli's Elks Debut
16:13 - Cody Fajardo's Legs Make the Difference
18:30 - Elks Secondary Is ELITE
21:16 - Offensive Line
25:17 - X-Factor: Coaching Strategy
31:26 - Second-Half Adjustments
34:51 - Highlights
47:56 - Offensive Player of the Game
49:09 - Defensive Player of the Game
51:16 - Nick Anderson's Monster Performance
52:33 - The Elks' Winning Mentality
53:10 - Justin Rankin's 50-Yard TD
55:13 - Why Competition Makes the Elks Better
56:18 - Final Thoughts
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