ELKS101: With Declan Krueger and Eddie Steele

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 parlay Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 West The Elks' remaining schedule Justin Rankin and the run game Edmonton's lingering drop problem Austin Mack leads the CFL in drops Noah Taylor's pass rush Ottawa REDBLACKS' organizational problems Ryan Dinwiddie as head coach and GM CFL Week 12 betting picks Four-leg CFL parlay Steele's Reels film breakdown 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - The Elks' Bye Week 11:20 - How Far Can the Elks Go? 13:15 - Edmonton's Path to the Top of the West 17:20 - Justin Rankin & the Elks' Run Game 20:50 - The Elks' BIG Drop Problem 28:00 - Ottawa's Organizational Problems 44:45 - Steele's Reels: Elks Film Breakdown 52:45 - CFL Week 12 Betting Picks 01:00:30 - Blind Ranking: CFL & Brand Mascots 01:04:30 - Final Thoughts Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-Cap 4:15 CFL.ca midseason awards 14:20 ALL CFL Team 21:20 Look Ahead To Game vs Winnipeg 31:30 Focus Player Of The Week 33:25 Steele's Reels 42:00 Betting Lines 53:00 Rick's Rants Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 we take a look back at the last week in the CFL 1:00 Guys recap their weekends 10:10 Unconventional Awards from CFL.ca 33:15 Steele's Reels 40:55 Look ahead to game vs Argos 48:20 Keys to winnings 49:20 Areas of focus for next game 53:55 Betting Lines 1:01:00 Rick's Rants 1:03:30 Blind Rankings Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 we take a look back at the CFL last week plus a quick look ahead to the upcoming week 6:00 Playing sports in a spotlight 12:45 The guy's Power Rankings 23:45 News Around The League 32:00 Geno Lewis Cut 38:30 Breakout Players So Far 40:25 Steele' Reels 49:00 Keys To The Game vs Mtl 57:00 Players To Focus On 1:00:00 CFL betting Lines 1:09:20 Rcik's Rants 1:15:00 Blind Rankings Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Edmonton Elks are looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the BC Lions, but can they avoid another letdown against the Ottawa REDBLACKS? On this episode of Elks 101 , the crew breaks down the biggest storylines around the CFL, including Bo Levi Mitchell's injury, Trey Ford getting another opportunity in Hamilton, and whether this is his final chance to prove he can be a starting quarterback. The guys also review film from the BC game, highlight what went wrong defensively, discuss the Elks' biggest concerns heading into Week 6, hand out their Hot Seat picks, and make their CFL betting predictions for the week. Topics include: Edmonton Elks vs Ottawa preview Trey Ford takes over in Hamilton CFL Week 6 predictions Elks defensive breakdown James Butler's big day against Edmonton CFL power rankings Betting picks & parlays 00:00 - Intro 01:31 -Trey Ford Takes Over in Hamilton 08:52 - CFL West Power Rankings 18:32 - Breaking Down the East Division 23:51 - Film Breakdown: What Went Wrong vs BC 32:59 - Ottawa REDBLACKS Preview 36:59 - Hot Seat of the Week 40:29 - CFL Week 6 Betting Picks 51:25 - Rick's Rant 52:56 - Chris Streveler Discussion 54:52 - Blind Rankings: Soccer Stars 59:37 - Final Thoughts Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 we take a look back at last week of the CFL. The guys take a look at some of the CFL betting lines and if they are keeping up with what's actually happening around the league. We preview the upcoming game vs the BC Lions from Kelowna before looking at the betting lines for this upcoming week and if there are any spots for us to make some money. We close the show with Rick's Rants and another round of Blind Rankings Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 the guys start the show off with some news coming out of the NBA and NHL. They quickly pivot away from that and get into what went down in the CFL in week 3 including the OT win for the Elks over the Alouettes. We look back at some of the other games before looking ahead to week 4 and the Elks vs Blue Bombers. The guys give out their keys to the game and who they see as on the hot seat before looking at the betting line and finishing the show off with Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101, Eddie is gone so Rick is in his chair for the show. Rick and Declan recap their weekends before starting to look ahead at their game this week vs Montreal Alouettes. They look at both sides of the ball and focus on what the Elks need to do to hold Davis Alexander and his offence from having the success they had last week. There is an injury on the O-Line that could make this game a little more difficult that expected. Another episode of Rick's Rants end the show Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 we have Declan back in the host seat as we take another look back at the Elks season opening win against the Ottawa REDBLACKS. We look at a couple articles on CFL.ca before Eddie dives into Steele's Reels and takes a closer look at the Elks O-line and the guards specifically. Rick's Rants ends the show Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 Rick and Eddie run the show with Declan still in Italy. The Elks played their 2nd and final preseason game of the year on Saturday and the guys have the breakdown from it. From there they take a look at the final roster, cuts and who is left on the practice squad. They preview week 1 of the regular season vs the Ottawa REDBLACKS and give some areas to watch this week. Show is wrapped up with another addition of Rick's Rants Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 the show is lookin a little different as Declan has hopped a plane and will be spending the next week or so in Italy so Eddie is joined on camera today by Rick. The guys take a look at how their weekends went before starting to look at the first preseason game for the Edmonton Elks. We look mostly at the offence and how that performance is making us feel about the upcoming season. Eddie gives us a glimpse as to the differences in training camp before and after the 1st preseason game and if there are any differences. Another round of Rick's Rants ends the show Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 we get a full breakdown of Elks training camp. Declan has been down to watch most of the camp so far, so he goes through all the position battles so far and who is looking good and what areas still need some work. We get Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings to finish the show Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elks training camp has officially begun for the season and Eddie gives us a look at a day in the life of camp. He talks about the benefits of practicing serious even for the vets and how the vets handle facing a rookie looking to make a spot. Things to watch at camp as a fan and some of the new signings the team has made. We get Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings to end the show Follow Us! YouTube Twitter | @ElksNationdotca Instagram | @ElksNationdotca TikTok | @ElksNationdotca Website | ElksNation.ca Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 the guys start the show just by goin over their weekends and a bit of Oilers talk. Declan breaks down the theme nights for the Elks this upcoming season and Eddie tells us about the convo he had with the GM when he was cut just days before getting his bonus. CFL.ca breaks down the top paid QBs in the league and their top 3 RBs, while the guys give their thoughts on them. We get Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings to end the show Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks Central the guys give a lil look at what they did this last weekend and get into a quick discussion about being a good neighbor. We get their takes on the Oilers post season so far before starting to look at the CFL Draft which is scheduled for Tuesday April 28th. We talk about the CFL.ca article where they give their top 3 positions of need while they guys give us theirs. There is a small talk about where you would select a player who has an NFL camp invite before we get Rick's Rants and Blind Rankings Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Elks 101 we are lucky to have Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam join us in studio. He tells us about when he realized that coaching was for him and dealing with knowing that coaches are only hired to be fired eventually. We go over the move from Calgary to Edmonton and how that affected his family and how he deals with balancing life and football. He talks about his coaching philosophy and prioritizing high character players on the team. Thanks for tuning into Elks101 — your unfiltered home for all things Edmonton Elks. Don't forget to turn notifications on, leave a review, and join us each week as we break down the latest from the Green and Gold. Stay connected with us — Website: Elksnation.ca | Instagram: @Elksnationdotca | X: @Elksnationdotca | Tiktok: @Elksnationdotca | Facebook: Elksnation.ca | Youtube: Elksnationdotca Sponsored by Oodle Noodle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.