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Is The CFL Really Being Americanized? With Commissioner Stewart Johnston

Is The CFL Really Being Americanized? With Commissioner Stewart Johnston

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In episode 9 of Film Never Lies, Luke Willson is joined by CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston to discuss the CFL's rule changes and to address the narrative that the league is being 'Americanized.' They dive into Stewart's background and his rise from an intern at TSN in the '90s to the head of the CFL. Luke and Stew discuss what went well and what did not in his first year as commissioner. They also look at the future of the league and the potential for expansion. And after his first season covering the league for TSN, Luke asks if he gave Stew any problems.

And in the Top 5, both Luke and Stew rank their all-time favourite CFL quarterbacks.

@00:00 - Conversation with Stewart Johnston

@11:05 - CFL rule changes and 'Americanization'

@24:18 - CFL coverage, perception, and future

@43:05 - Top 5 favourite CFL quarterbacks
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