3rd & Wrong

Kelsey Fender is a man of many trades playing for the Calgary Wolfpack of the Alberta Football League (AFL), coach for the Big Time 7v7 League and a professional bartender.

We discuss Kelsey's origins in the game of football and how he fell in love with the Montreal Alouettes growing up just outside the city. Kelsey gives us a breakdown of the difference between playing in Quebec and Alberta.

We then turned our attention to the Alberta Football League and the players that make up the seven-team men's league. Kelsey explains the tumultuous winless seasons before turning it around in 2019.  The balance of being a coach versus player is one that many struggle with in making that transition, Kelsey drops some advice for those making the switch!

Finally, with both Auzzie and Kelsey being Alouettes fans, we chat about the expectations of Vernon Adams Jr. this year and if he and Montreal can replicate the success they shared in 2019.

You can find Kelsey on Instagram:

Personal: @kthefender11
Professional: @_creativespirits

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100 episodes already? We can't believe it either. We're extremely fired up to bring you an interview with the 2019 1st overall pick in the CFL Draft for the Toronto Argonauts, Shane Richards. Shane gives us his thoughts on the flurry of acquisitions the Toronto Argonauts have made early on in 2021 and which moves make him the most excited going into the new season.

We also learn about the pressure that comes with being the first overall pick in the CFL Draft and the unique way Shane has trained to ensure his body is in the best shape possible for the upcoming season.

We also chat about the importance of his community involvement through volunteering for Keon Raymond's Big Time 7v7 Football League and business ventures such as his long-term aspirations for his business, 4Corners Wingstop!

Be sure to check out Shane Richards on social media and be certain to check out 4Corners Wingstop and order directly off the website!
Twitter: @sr4shane
Instagram: @sr4shane & @4cornersyyc
Facebook: @4corneryyc

As always, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: The Amateur Agency! Thank you for all your support 100 episodes in and thank you to all our guests for making this such a meaningful venture. Please reach out if you have any suggestions or would like to appear on 3rd & Wrong.

Here's to the next 100!

Oh, and that silky-smooth new intro and outro beat you're hearing? That's courtesy of NorthernConfidential! Check his work out:
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Episode 99 unpacks the Super Bowl and what it means for the legacies of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes going forward. We also discuss what went wrong for the Chiefs and the lack of adjustments made during the game.

There appears to be unrest brewing in Seattle with Russell Wilson voicing his concern on Seattle's (poor) construction of the offensive line. Is a divorce on the horizon in an off-season that has already seen one blockbuster quarterback trade? Or can Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson mend the gap philosophically in terms of what they want to achieve going forward?

Finally, we take you to The Canadian Corner presented by Devon & Lang! It's a frenzy in the CFL! Quarterbacks switching teams, free agent floodgates opening up and Toronto constructing a dream team. We discuss it all as well as the seven finalists for the name for the Edmonton Football Team. 

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It's Super Bowl weekend and the guys are back and ready to discuss the matchup between the Bucs and Chiefs. 

This week Ian from Baseline 2 Baseline joins Austyn and Zach to give his opinion on recent football headliners. Who won the Matthew Stafford trade? Who has the brightest future from Championship Sunday? And of course who will win the Super Bowl on February 7th?

Listen and get the insights needed to make an educated guess on who will win the Super Bowl this year. With a matchup between the GOAT and his potential Heir, the air is tense and it makes for one of the best Super Bowl matchups in recent memory.

Thanks for listening!

Divisional Round brought the conclusion to a promising Browns season, a roller-coaster Ravens season, Rams hard-fought year and Drew Brees' career. We recap each game and the implications going forward.

What do the Browns need to compete with the elite of the elite? 
What pieces are the Ravens missing, where can Lamar Jackson improve his game?
Is "only" one Super Bowl a disappointment for Brees & co.? 
Is Jared Goff the starting QB for the Rams in 2021?

We then shift our attention to the AFC & NFC Championship games. Unlike last season, these games are truly a "pick-em" game. Both the Bills/Chiefs and Bucs/Packers matchups offer exciting storylines. 

Finally, we turn to Canadian Corner, sponsored by Devon & Lang and discuss where we think consensus #1 free agent Jeremiah Masoli will land.

On a programming note, we will be taking next week off to re-charge but will have a recap of the championship games and a Super Bowl preview ready to go on February 3rd. Until then, keep up with us on social media!

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Join the guys for Episode 96. 

Before recapping a crazy Wild-Card weekend, the guys digest the news of the Eagles parting ways with Doug Pederson and the Seahawks firing Brian Schottenheimer. What does this mean for each team going forward?

The Wild-Card games have come and gone and things are spicing up. The guys recap the games and discuss what they saw from this week's action. Are the Browns for real after a big win against the Steelers Sunday night? Listen and find out. 

After the recap discussion, the team flips to the upcoming slate of games. The run-heavy Ravens head to Buffalo to play the pass-heavy Bills. The stout defence of the Rams looks to slow down the red hot Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. The Underdog Browns look to silence their critics against the juggernaut Chiefs. And Finally, we see Tom Brady get one last shot against the rival Saints. 

With so much exciting action coming up, this is one episode you don't want to miss.

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Episode 95 brings you a full playoff preview of Wild-Card Weekend! We preview all the games and offer predictions on who will be advancing to the Divisional Round. Wild-Card Weekend offers huge matchups of Indianapolis @ Baltimore, Los Angeles Rams @ Seattle, Tampa Bay @ Washington, Baltimore @ Tennessee, Chicago @ New Orleans and Cleveland @ Pittsburgh (this was recorded before it was known that Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and other staff/players tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's matchup). 

Before that, we discuss how we got to these matchups with our Two-Min Drill and talk about whether or not Miami should pull the plug on Tua as they hold the #3 Pick in the 2021 NFL Draft thanks to a trade with Houston. Finally, from Week 17, we commend Chris Streveler on stepping in during a trying time in an unfavourable situation and the unwarranted criticism he faced during his stint as starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals.

As always, be sure to find us on social media! We appreciate any and all feedback. And, we just like to chat football, so hit us up with your hottest and spiciest takes!

While we're almost off the rollercoaster year that was 2020, we decided to do a little trip down memory lane and highlight the biggest football storylines of 2020. Spanning from the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl all the way back in February to the CFL's lost season. 

Next, we dive into Week 17s biggest games with playoff implications that still have to determine three Wild-Card spots in the AFC and crown a division champion in the NFC East. Not to mention the #1 seed is still up for grabs in the NFC as well! The fellas are all rooting for former CFL quarterback, Chris Streveler but all see the game against the Rams playing out differently!

Lastly, we want to thank everyone who has tuned in over the past year. It's hard to believe when 2020 started we were looking forward to our Super Bowl party at Skinny's Smokehouse in Medicine Hat and how much has changed since. We hope you've been able to stay safe over the course of this hectic year and appreciate your continued support!

In one year we've managed to put out 50 episodes that included 12 insightful/thoughtful interviews and countless hot (and sometimes bad) takes. We couldn't and wouldn't do it without you!

Here's to looking forward to 2021!

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If you'd like to check out some of the great interviews we had the privilege of doing this year, you can find them in the following episodes: 

#49 - Andy Fantuz, #55- Ryan Sheahan, #56 - Ricky Collins Jr., #61 & #77 - Connor McGough, #64 - Matt Nichols, #71 - Jayevan Foster, #73 - Daniel Kelly, #86 - Jim Mullin, #88 - Kamar Jorden, #92 - Logan Wall and #93 - Keon Raymond

In our last interview of 2020, we are pleased to bring you a fantastic discussion with two-time Grey Cup Champion, Keon Raymond. Keon takes us through his journey of becoming a pro football player from his beginnings in St. Louis to his time with the Tennesee Titans as an undrafted free agent where he earned the nickname "pick a day Ray". All the way through to discovering the CFL and becoming a household name in the league and city of Calgary.

Post-retirement, Keon has been busy building the game of football in Calgary in his ventures of K25 Sports and Big Time Players 7v7. Keon discusses the importance of these programs in growing the game from the grassroots up in developing elite Canadian football talent.

Finally, we learn what the greatest lesson football has taught Keon Raymond in having so many different roles within the game and what each of those roles has taught him. We also find out if he puts ketchup on his KD!

To learn more about K25 Sports, Big Time Players 7v7 and Keon himself, be sure to check out his social media pages!

Instagram:
Keon Raymond
K25 Sports
Big Time Players 7v7

Twitter:
Keon Raymond
Big Time Players 7v7

https://www.k25sports.com/

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Merry Christmas!

In this special interview episode of 3rd & Wrong, the guys welcome on friend of the pod, and former CJFL and Usports athlete, Logan Wall. 

Logan shares what got him into football, and his journey as he matured as a football player and coach.  He gives an inside look into what the recruiting process was like for the former high school recruit, and delves into how he transitioned into coaching. Logan also gives his thoughts on how the grassroots level of football can encourage the growth of the sport in Canada.

Next, Logan shares his battle with mental health throughout his playing career. The guys have an open discussion on mental health in sport, the culture of football's impact on athletes battling with mental health issues, and the supports available to student athletes and what they'd like to see.

Thank you for listening!

P.S.
We are thrilled to have heard Logan's story regarding mental health, and we understand this is something that many people face on a daily basis. If you or someone you know is currently dealing with this alone, please take a look at some of the resources below:

Alberta Health Programs/Services
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/amh.aspx

Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642