CFL on TSN | |
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Starring |
Rod Smith Chris Schultz Jock Climie Matt Dunigan Milt Stegall |
Country of origin | Canada |
Production | |
Running time | 3 hours |
Release | |
Original network | TSN (1987–current) |
Original release | 1987 – present |
The CFL on TSN is TSN's presentation of the Canadian Football League. TSN has broadcast CFL games since the 1987 season and has been the exclusive broadcaster of all CFL games (including the playoffs and Grey Cup) since 2008. While the CFL on TSN shows all CFL games, the game of the week is aired on Wendy's Friday Night Football. An additional, more entertainment-focused Thursday Night Football telecast (unrelated to the National Football League package of the same name, which airs on rival Sportsnet) was added in 2015.
The CFL on TSN's studio panel consists of host Rod Smith and former CFL players Chris Schultz, Jock Climie, Matt Dunigan, and Milt Stegall with Doug Brown filling in occasionally. Former CFL on CBC studio host Brian Williams occasionally contributes to the studio show also.
Smith took over host duties from Dave Randorf on June 23, 2014 after Randorf joined Rogers Media on June 2, 2014 as a play-by-play commentator for the company's National Hockey League television coverage.
Chris Schultz returned for his eighth year of CFL telecasts on TSN. To go along with his extensive broadcast experience, he has 20 years of playing experience, including his days in the CFL and NFL.
Jock Climie joined the CFL panel in 2002. The 12-year CFL veteran slotback is a three-time divisional All-Star and retired after the 2001 season with 56 touchdowns and 627 receptions. In the off-season, Climie works as a lawyer in Ottawa.