ELKS101: With Declan Krueger and Eddie Steele

This week on Elks 101 we have finally gotten to the Labour Day Classic game day. The guys in the studio are jacked up to finally get going. Eddie shares some of his Labour Day experiences playing on different teams throughout the league. We talk about the games already played this weekend, Tommy Stevens and the impressive things he is doing this year before looing at the Elks depth chart, game predictions, some gambling and finish off with Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings:30 Weekend re-cap3:55 Eddie's personal Labour Day Experiences14:55 Games This Week23:00 Tommy Stevens30:30 Elks Depth Chart48:00 Game Predictions53:00 Betting Numbers55:25 Rick's Rants1:01 Blind RankingsFollow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotcaWebsite | ElksNation.ca

The Edmonton Elks are coming off their bye week and now turn their attention to one of the biggest games of the CFL season — the Labor Day Classic against the Calgary Stampeders!On this episode of Elks 101, the guys look around the CFL before diving deep into the upcoming Elks vs Stampeders matchup.We recap some of the biggest games from around the league, including Winnipeg's impressive win over Montreal, BC's continued hot streak, Calgary's win over Hamilton and Saskatchewan's much-needed victory over Toronto.Then it's time to look ahead to the Labor Day Classic.What are the keys to an Edmonton Elks victory? The guys discuss the importance of getting off to a fast start, slowing down Calgary running back Dedrick Mills, dealing with the Stampeders' dangerous defensive line and attacking a Calgary defense that has been vulnerable to big plays.With Vernon Adams Jr. expected to return for Calgary, the Elks will have to deal with one of the CFL's most dangerous quarterbacks. Edmonton's secondary will be tasked with keeping Calgary's explosive offense out of the end zone.We also identify our players to watch, including Austin Mack, Dedrick Mills, Vernon Adams Jr. and the Edmonton offensive tackles who will have their hands full with Clarence Hicks and Calgary's defensive front.Plus, the guys make their CFL Week 12 betting picks and build another four-leg parlay.In this episode:• Edmonton Elks vs Calgary Stampeders preview• Labor Day Classic• Keys to an Elks victory• Edmonton's bye week• CFL West Division race• Winnipeg vs Montreal• BC Lions' winning streak• Calgary vs Hamilton• Saskatchewan vs Toronto• Dedrick Mills• Vernon Adams Jr.• Austin Mack• Clarence Hicks and Calgary's defensive line• CFL Week 12 betting picks• Four-leg CFL parlayFollow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotcaWebsite | ElksNation.ca

The Edmonton Elks are sitting at 8-3, and with the CFL season entering its second half, the expectations are getting much higher.On this episode of Elks 101, the guys take a look at where Edmonton stands in the West Division and ask a big question: just how far can this Elks team go? Is a Grey Cup appearance the ceiling — and is the West Final now the minimum expectation for this team?We break down Edmonton's remaining schedule, the race with Saskatchewan and BC, and what the Elks need to do over the final stretch of the season to secure the top spot in the West.The guys also discuss one of the lingering issues for Edmonton: drops. Austin Mack currently leads the CFL in dropped passes, while Kion Julian-Grant is also among the league leaders. Despite the Elks cleaning up many of the problems that hurt them last season, the drops remain an area that could become costly in big games.We also take a look around the CFL, including the struggling Ottawa REDBLACKS and the decision to have Ryan Dinwiddie handle both the head coaching and GM responsibilities. The guys debate whether it's possible to successfully wear both hats in the CFL and what Ottawa should do moving forward.Plus, it's another edition of Steele's Reels, featuring breakdowns of Edmonton's run game, Justin Rankin, Noah Taylor and some key defensive and offensive line plays.And, of course, we finish with CFL betting picks, building another four-leg parlay for the upcoming slate.On this episode:How far can the Edmonton Elks go?Is the West Final the floor for Edmonton?Edmonton's path to the top of the WestThe Elks' remaining scheduleJustin Rankin and the run gameEdmonton's lingering drop problemAustin Mack leads the CFL in dropsNoah Taylor's pass rushOttawa REDBLACKS' organizational problemsRyan Dinwiddie as head coach and GMCFL Week 12 betting picksFour-leg CFL parlaySteele's Reels film breakdown00:00 - Intro04:00 - The Elks' Bye Week11:20 - How Far Can the Elks Go?13:15 - Edmonton's Path to the Top of the West17:20 - Justin Rankin & the Elks' Run Game20:50 - The Elks' BIG Drop Problem28:00 - Ottawa's Organizational Problems44:45 - Steele's Reels: Elks Film Breakdown52:45 - CFL Week 12 Betting Picks01:00:30 - Blind Ranking: CFL & Brand Mascots01:04:30 - Final ThoughtsFollow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotcaWebsite | ElksNation.ca

This week on Elks 101 we take a look back at last weekend and preview the upcoming week for the Elks 1:00 Weekend Re-Cap4:15 CFL.ca midseason awards14:20 ALL CFL Team21:20 Look Ahead To Game vs Winnipeg31:30 Focus Player Of The Week33:25 Steele's Reels42:00 Betting Lines53:00 Rick's Rants Follow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotca

This week on Elks 101 we take a look back at the last week in the CFL1:00 Guys recap their weekends 10:10 Unconventional Awards from CFL.ca33:15 Steele's Reels40:55 Look ahead to game vs Argos48:20 Keys to winnings 49:20 Areas of focus for next game53:55 Betting Lines1:01:00 Rick's Rants 1:03:30 Blind Rankings Follow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotcaWebsite | ElksNation.ca

This week on Elks 101 we start the show with some talk about our weekends before taking a look around the CFL. We take a closer look into the rushing leaders in the league and who we all can seeing the best by the end of the season. CFL.ca has an article on the air game in Toronto that we look at. Another round of Steele's Reels with Eddie breaking down some place from last week and we end with Betting Lines, Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings Follow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotcaWebsite | ElksNation.ca

This week on Elks 101 we start the show with the tragic news of the passing of Saskatchewan Roughrider Jayden Dalke. The guys give their condolences to all the families involved in the loss. After that we get a quick look at what everyone did over the weekend before getting into a look around the league. We take a peek at what's coming up in the CFL this week and get another round of Steele's Reels where Eddie breaks down some plays from the last Elks game. Show finishes with RIck's Rants and Blind Rankings Follow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotcaWebsite | ElksNation.ca

This week on Elks 101 the guys start the show with some random talk covering things like open bars at weddings and washed up fighters getting back in the octagon/ring.After that we have a look around the league and get into Steele's Reels. We take a look ahead to the game vs BC at home while Eddie puts out a plea to fans that it's time to show this team some lover by filling the bottom bowl at Commonwealth. They look at the betting lines this week throughout the league and end the show with Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings. Follow Us!YouTubeTwitter | @ElksNationdotcaInstagram | @ElksNationdotcaTikTok | @ElksNationdotcaWebsite | ElksNation.ca