American Reacts to CANADIAN FOOTBALL...shocked by differences (NFL vs. CFL)

[@JosephD]

We had a blast at the Grey Cup and Jason's reactions were priceless, What differences did we miss? And what is your fav: NFL or CFL??

[@bbranett2188]

Tres jealous of having a great friend who can have such joy together. God bless you both.

[@stephanest-germain2996]

There is a big link between the Bills and the Alouette. Do you know what it is or who it is?

[@JosephD]

@@stephanest-germain2996 tell us!!!

[@stephanest-germain2996]

@@JosephD The coach Marv Levy won the Grey Cup with the Alouette and went to the Super bowl (4 times?) with the Bills.

[@JosephD]

@@stephanest-germain2996 gahh I knew that!!! I even interviewed Marv Levy a few years ago and asked him about it while we were talking before the interview started.

[@TOTN17]

Aussie Here and by far I prefer Canadian Football to American Football but the CFL really needs to market the league more epically outside Canada, American Football Adapted a lot of its rules from Canadian Football when McGill University played Harvard in 1874 before that American Football was very similar to Soccer

[@wessleymcgrath9768]

G'day mate, I'm in Melbourne and have been a Roughrider fan since 1988, Canadian Football is so good. Have you been to a game yet?

[@nakmuay7705]

Canadian here, and now I know you're a riders fan I feel the need to shout out my buddy Andy Fantuz!

[@spmgcanada]

Canadian here as well and long time BC Lion Fan !

[@goodmaro]

You mangled the history. It's...complicated. Rugby football got exported from England before it was standardized, and it became more popular in Canada than in the USA, where various types of football continued to be played according to local rules, as had been the case in the British Isles. College students in the US had been playing football extramurally for a few years by these local rules, and when they tried to organize competition, the rules in the New York metro area had had the greatest sway. Harvard students preferred to play by the local rules in the Boston area, which allowed more ballhandling. They heard about rugby, but couldn't find any local teams that wanted to play that, which is why they held the series with McGill, which brought rugby. As more American college teams wanted to play rugby, popularized by McGill, in 1876 they organized an association to make rugby their game. But they didn't actually take up anything from Canadian football. Since rugby had come to Canada pre-standardization, it was played by local rules there. The new Intercollegiate Football Association got a copy of the laws of the game from the Rugby Football Union, which by then had had a lot of success standardizing the game in Britain, and they adopted those rules practically en bloc, but then continued to work them out and develop them, because no correspondent at the RFU was interested in explaining them. Since then all the changes in Canadian football have flowed from the US. Not a single detail of Canadian football can be said to have been copied into American rules, except for one minor detail. After Canadian football abolished the fair catch in the 1940s, the NCAA in the US did likewise in 1950. However, the NCAA restored the fair catch in 1951, just without the option of a free kick. So the absence of a free kick from the mark in American intercollegiate football is the only bit I know of that was adopted from Canadian football -- and the other two major American football codes (Federation and NFL) didn't even go along. Rather, Canadian football has always been looking to American football for changes. The somewhat soccer-like game you may be thinking of that was played in American intercollegiate football did not adopt such changes. Rather, the college students just dropped that game for rugby, and the New York version of football simply died out. People who wanted to play a more kicking-oriented game switched to soccer, and Irish-Americans took up Gaelic football, which is believed to have been cribbed from Australian rules. Soccer grew as it did in much of the rest of the world in the USA and Canada, making the USA a leading soccer power, but then it was more or less snuffed out in the 1930s and has been struggling to regain spectator popularity ever since, although it remained popular as a participant sport. The Irish were never much interested in spreading Gaelic football to non-ethnics, so it's remained a niche sport primarily in the New York City area.

[@ll7868]

We don't want to share. It's ours and nobody can have it. We tried sharing with the US but that idea tanked, although Baltimore became the only US based team to win the Grey Cup.

[@daveduncan9005]

It's important to note that Canadian football has it's roots in rugby, hence the size of the field. NFL fields are sized to fit in established baseball fields. The Grey Cup was originally intended for amateur hockey, then became the trophy for amateur rugby before being the designated trophy for CFL football.

[@noturnleftunstoned72]

wow. are you Colonel By ? lol seriously good info.

[@daveduncan9005]

@@noturnleftunstoned72 I don't understand the reference. Could you explain?

[@noturnleftunstoned72]

@@daveduncan9005 oh, haha, no sweat. I was just joking that you had such knowledge of the old history of the CFL that perhaps you were a really old Canadian hero like Colonel By (1780 - 1836) who constructed the Rideau Canal and founded Ottawa (Bytown) I'm very stoned and well, there is a joke in there trust me lol. But be sure it wasn't an insult at all, just another dumb joke by a slow hippie :) peace.

[@daveduncan9005]

@@noturnleftunstoned72 well...I am 65 so that's close enough for jazz. No worries and no offense taken. I did check into John By for curiosity but couldn't see anything to do with football. So I'm thinking... what the fuck is this guy talking about? I must be missing something. But the age thing works so I'm good. Happy days!

[@noturnleftunstoned72]

@@daveduncan9005 My mind is an unsolved jigsaw puzzle. Btw, I still can't believe Hamilton gave up that single point near the end of the Grey Cup. Poor rabid, crazy Hamilton fans. I hate that "rouge" rule.

[@caddy8367]

You failed to mention the best part about the CFL vs NFL... we can drink out of our trophy!

[@JosephD]

Ohh ya! Brilliant!!

[@mileitman]

But only Earl Grey tea.

[@nancymilawski1048]

@@mileitman no, beer and champagne.

[@mileitman]

@@nancymilawski1048 My joke was that the cup is named for an Earl Grey. (not the same one as the person the cup is named after, but one of his ancestors).

[@ingibingi2000]

But you can't throw the trophy from one boat to another during the parade wearing shorts and t shirts in February

[@darryllonsdale5316]

As an Australian I like both.But I have to say I find the CFL more open and exciting

[@bessviola3545]

USA here to agree!

[@richlisola1]

AFL fields are massive, so I can see why you’d prefer a CFL field.

[@gpan62]

When asked if the NFL should expand into Canada, the late Howard Cosell said why would Canadians want that to happen?....you have a great game.

[@xanbex8324]

And a great history of Black inclusion....Warren Moon comes to mind!

[@marcpomaville9429]

I think they should add a Toronto Team, maybe they add a corresponding team west of the Mississippi, but the Canadian government probably wouldn't want the NFL expandjng there

[@bradbounous376]

Great video! I'm an American and really enjoy the CFL.

[@lbursey]

As a diehard CFL fan, I absolutely loved this video! I laughed out loud so many times. I guarantee that had you polled more Winnipeg fans on whether they preferred the CFL or NFL, it would have been 100% CFL. This was such a fun video to watch, especially Jason's reaction to meeting Joe's "best friend" Jagmeet. Hahahaha! Thank you!

[@JosephD]

Hahah. Thanks for watching!

[@raphael9783]

And there be 100% wrong

[@KVN-mp1rm]

Who's your favorite cfl team? Mine is The Edmonton Elks

[@lbursey]

@@KVN-mp1rm I bleed Double Blue for the Toronto Argonauts!

[@jacobpovzikov9284]

I was expecting you guys to be sitting down somewhere discussing the differences between the NFL & CFL. But I was not expecting you guys to be at the Grey Cup. Very much enjoyed this video.

[@JosephD]

Thanks Jacob! Surprised, eh?

[@tidetalkwithwebb5391]

This was absolutely incredible. I loved the atmosphere, fans, food, rules of the game and the best part Jason an Joseph. Great job gentlemen. I am officially sold on the CFL.

[@JosephD]

Yes!! Thanks so much glad you enjoyed 😄

[@mikehunt9894]

Another Canadian first, the Grey Cup can be played outdoors in the winter, in weather. You'll never see a Superbowl in Wisconsin, but you could see a Grey Cup game in Manitoba.

[@paddington1670]

I love how you got to chat with Jagmeet, that's super cool:)

[@bobloblaw420]

GREAT episode! Arkells are my favourite band, and I love Jagmeet Singh! This was so fun to watch!

[@nicoletimko1285]

I've been to three grey cups in my life. 2006 2015 and 2019. 2019 (and I get emotional talking about this) was the most amazing experience of my life in terms of sporting events. After years and years of heartbreak and crap teams Bombers finally won. Nothing is better than watching your team win. Glad you were disappointed with the results of 2021. GO BLUE! #FortheW

[@theshoptattoos]

Back to back champs baby!! Let's go blue!!!

[@Ozzy_2014]

@@theshoptattoos lets make it 3.

[@dogloverj7]

As a Ticats fan, I’m really happy you guys were able to end your drought. I hope we can do the same after so many years of heartbreak too. Great job on your back to back wins guys . But hopefully we can win it next time 😉

[@nicoletimko1285]

@@dogloverj7 I hope you end your drought soon too but not too soon.

[@dogloverj7]

@@nicoletimko1285 hahaha thank you 🤜🏻

[@ericwalkr910]

Such amazing chemistry... I love learning about Canada 🇨🇦 lol

[@jbz4698]

I love that Jason critiques the poutine. “Needs more gravy”. He is a poutine expert now. 😄

[@cityhawk]

I’m American and I would love to try some Poutine. It sounds delicious. French fries, gravy, cheese curds. Someone get me some of that right now.

[@alexmorrison3058]

@@cityhawk it's not that hard to make (as in you literally just throw all the ingredients together). Poutine is a beautiful mess and as such is not terribly fussy.

[@cityhawk]

@@alexmorrison3058 How would you go about the cheese curds?

[@alexmorrison3058]

@@cityhawk Walmart and Costco booth sell sealed bags of them.

[@mordicus420]

@@cityhawk Sauce (restaurant in Boston) is the best place since the owners are from Quebec

[@alexsandrakelly7586]

This was epic! I've been feeling really down on Canada lately...your excitement and enthusiasm really helps... The Jagmeet meet-cute was delightful 😊

[@JosephD]

He was awesome!

[@GregDineen]

Ya socialists are great people lol

[@rivahkillah]

@@GregDineen Canada isn't socialist, and the ones that want to make it so are the worst part of Canada

[@JCooK2007]

@@rivahkillah we're getting very close to becoming socialist.

[@gppizza8979]

@@rivahkillah welfare, old age pension, public health care, subsidized day care, transit, fire/police....the list goes on and on. canada is very socialist.

[@spencermatthews5942]

The American game is about the money, the flash and the presentation. The Canadian game is about the sport!

[@roberteaston6413]

Making the Edmonton Elks play three games in seven games was brutal. The game is good but the league us bush league.

[@grantkruse1812]

@@roberteaston6413 Covid has messed things up for a couple of seasons here...This league has survived 110 yrs cuz we know how to do it right, and when it gets messed up, we fix it...I've been an EE fan since early 50s when they won a few Gray Cups...

[@grantkruse1812]

I am a Canadian 70 yrs old, raised on the philosophy: "It doesn't matter whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"....Meaning of course that you give it your ALL, and play fair, regardless of winning or losing...The American philosophy has always been: "You don't WIN silver, you LOSE gold"....They teach their children playing the game that "It doesn't matter HOW you play the game, as long as you WIN "...If you have to bend the rules a little, well it's worth it (steroids in MLB)...Banging on the garbage can to detect the right pitch...The Americanization of anything Canadian really gets my goat.

[@roberteaston6413]

@@grantkruse1812 Canadian football has been around for a long time but the Canadian Football League did not really take shape until later. In the past the Grey Cup was competed for by universities. Like I wrote the game is good but the CFL can be bush league. In the 60's the Eskimos would play two games in three days on the road. At one time there no backup quarterbacks and no time outs. In the 60's the West would play 16 games but the East would play 14 games. With the exception of Russ Jackson Canada has never developed a good quarterback. Canada is changing. We are getting immigrants from China, India, the Philippines, and Africa. The downside is that Canada does not dominate hockey like she used to. The good thing is that Canada is producing good tennis players, good soccer players, good basketball players, and a few football players that can make the NFL. The CFL may not survive a changing Canada.

[@joewright2304]

Nailed it. That's why I prefer the CFL.

[@diciccobh]

Fun watching and seeing the big difference between CFL AND NFL. Wish I could watch CFL because it appears to me a lot more fun, grass roots and for the people not the advertisers. Thanks again for another fun/funny video.

[@muskokadoug]

Great video. Just so you know, Jagmeet Singh's "sidekick" is Matthew Green, an elected official for the NDP party in the riding of Hamilton Centre

[@JosephD]

Amazing. He was awesome!!! I wish we got his name at the time. Thank you!

[@brentos96]

Go Blue!!!!!! Great video! I was busy having heart palpitation in Winnipeg during the entire game. I love the CFL so much, and have great respect for Hamilton, as they are probably the best fanbase in the east that support their team the best. I hope everyday that more Canadians would buy into the great game that the CFL has to offer. It's crazy how much the league could explode if people from Toronto actually embraced the Argos just like back in the john candy/Wayne Gretzky ownership days. You'll have to swing by Winnipeg or Regina sometime to watch the Banjo Bowl or Labour Day Classic. Always a crazy fun environment with the best rivalry in the league.

[@KathyR1964]

That was a fun video !! I felt like I was at the Grey Cup with all your behind the scene footage. Thanks for sharing another epic video !! :D I like the CFL and Coffee Crisp.

[@christophertownsend3820]

No kidding. This was more behind the scenes than we see from TSN, CTV or CBC at sporting evens. Sure TSN has commentary from players and coaching staff but what kind of snacks did they have in the back?

[@kimarsenault8059]

Oh my god that was so good. I actually did lol. My favourite line had to be “you don’t give a whatchamacallit to an elected official” and I loved seeing Jason with the Canadian sunglasses…great job on this video!

[@JosephD]

🤣 that was funny.

[@johnpatterson4272]

The CFL needs to be seriously modernized. More teams in smaller Canadian cities like Kelowna, Saskatoon, London, Ont. Barrie, Quebec City and Halifax. With a greater emphasis on recruiting Canadian High School athletes directly into the CFL. Beef-up the 'branding' and marketing to make it appeal to the 18 to 40 yr. old crowd. Present a greater buildup to the Grey Cup, and have the final championship game played in a Canadian city that does NOT have NHL, MLB or CFL teams of its own. That's the Canadian thing to do.

[@kyle381000]

That's a great idea. The CFL should expand to smaller cities, but unfortunately most of them would be in Ontario. I've never understood why Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown or St. Johns don't have teams. I understand that whole marketing thing, but even the Toronto Argos have moved to smaller venues despite playing for awhile at The Skydome.

[@johnpatterson4272]

@@kyle381000Well said, thank you.

[@Chufkwkwn]

I agree with everything except bringing kids from high school, you have way too many guys who played 4 years at a d1 school or even spent time in the nfl, that’s sending children to play with grown men, it may work in basketball and baseball but those sports are nowhere near as physical

[@JBob-qv2fd]

I can't imagine how you would sell anyone on a second team in SK.

[@B.sacamano]

East coast will never work. Unfortunately.

[@Buzzkill-wn7tf]

Bring him to Regina for the labour day Classic! And then follow up with the Banjo Bowl...it doesn't get crazier anywhere in Canada! All in good fun (mostly) and CFL at its finest. Hate to admit it, but Winnipeg has a ton of fun if you know where to look.

[@lexlovesthebeach]

This was a lot of fun guys! I smiled pretty much through the whole thing :-) Loved Jason's reactions and Joseph's enthusiasm.

[@samthemacman]

Great video. Love the dialog and discussion of the uniqueness and distinctives between the CFL and NFL. The cultural differences were great to see. Wonderful video.

[@JosephD]

Thanks so much!!!

[@JohnDoe-dh4fi]

and here is another difference between NFL and CFL in the NFL first person to touch the Vince Lombardi Trophy is the owner of the winning team in the CFL first person to touch the Grey Cup is the caption of the winning team

[@ThisUtopia]

I don't watch or even like football of any kind BUT I loved your video. You two are so fun to watch as always ! Thank you for sharing these videos, they always make my day when I see them appear on my feed ! 😊

[@JosephD]

Thanks so much Isabelle!

[@regbill]

This video is the most uniquely Canadian thing ever

[@numbnutz9398]

You forgot to mention that the Grey cup was given by Earl Grey who was the Governor General of Canada in 1909. Hence the Grey Cup.

[@christopherswaim616]

I live in north Carolina, and ONLY watch the CFL. I used to watch both, but after the NFL lockout I made the switch permanent. I have been to an Argos game, and how that one day I can make it to the Grey Cup and check that off my bucket list

[@bartlett454]

I loved this video. One of your best, boys! 20-yard end zones, rouges, bilingualism, and Jagmeet Singh?! Right on! I really enjoyed how much it blew Jason's mind. OSKEE WEE WEE! OKEE WA WA! HOLY MACKINAW! TIGERS, EAT 'EM RAW!!!

[@JosephD]

THANK YOU!!!

[@MSmith-Photography]

Now you need to go on a cross-country CFL road trip to see games in each stadium.

[@o-townboyyow8703]

And bring Jason with you.

[@brettbainbridge3154]

Who can't love Jason? He's the american we wish we all had as a friend.

[@JosephD]

👏👏👏

[@rozzie101]

Loved it. Not only did you 2 meet Jagmeet Singh, you both were on a CFL field. That is so cool...

[@AustinSersen]

Whoa, you ran into Jagmeet Singh! And wow, you were a part of that Ivor Wynn goodbye video? That was a part of my journey to becoming a Canadian and embracing the CFL. Now living in Calgary and a proud Stampeders season ticket holder!

[@JosephD]

Awesome. Yes I made that video.

[@ser132]

@@JosephD that was such a great video. thank you for recording those memories

[@engkev]

This is one of my favourite videos for you guys. I was basically smiling the entire time. So much fun! Much praises for the CFL support.

[@susanh6877]

Love, love this video! Best one ever! I love and respect our American friends but this demonstrates the openness and trust that we share in Canada. 🥰

[@TheSofres]

I truly love watching the two of you. I’m not a football fan, more of an OHL hockey fan but after watching this I would totally go to a game. The excitement you always show in your videos makes me smile and your genuine friendship with Jason is just awesome. His expression when you met Jagmeet and his comment about if they tried to do that to an American presidential candidate was funny. Thank you for sharing part of your experiences and looking forward to many more.

[@JosephD]

Thanks so much. Very glad we could share our experience with you!

[@paulyd2406]

I'm an American and I'm an NFL fan of the Seattle Seahawks however I am a huge fan I've been Saskatchewan Roughriders so I love The CFL Football Rules! The Rouge was fascinating to learn about. Truly Wish CFL was televised on CBC but rarely is. Great Video and Nice Work

[@JosephD]

Thank Pauly!

[@paulyd2406]

@@JosephD your welcome

[@krisjones74]

Outside of Canada you can purchase and stream individual CFL games from TSN. We don't have this option in Canada - they make us purchase a whole TSN package. It's actually easier for me to go to a few games throughout the season and watch the Grey Cup in a bar.

[@patrickdodson1713]

I'm not even into football and this was fun to watch. Regarding Mounties, one of my Grandfathers was a Mountie and was chosen to escort the Queen and Prince Philip on one of her trips to Canada. Found him in a black & white news real two years ago. You know what you should do, Joe? Take Jason on trip to Ottawa to witness the changing of the guard.

[@juliesweeney8348]

This looks like an amazing time! Thanks for sharing this ❤❤❤

[@nashnwo0]

I was at the Grey cup with my wife. You guys were literally right behind us and we didn't know. lol @16:19 I am the one in the #16 Dunigan jersey. I can't believe I missed the chance to see you guys.

[@JosephD]

Omg 😂 that’s too bad. Next time!

[@marcoc8494]

Thanks for sharing! That must have been a fun experience for the two of you running into Jagmeet Singh and having him stop to converse with you. Back in 2014 during the mayoral race in Toronto, I bachata danced with Olivia Chow down at Salsa on St. Clair. I just reached out and grabbed her hand as she was walking by and started dancing with her. The student volunteers who with her helping her campaign were loving it :p ...Jason is right; if you tried that on an elected official in the U.S., they would ignore you and/or their entourage would take care of you.

[@JosephD]

thats so funny

[@christophertownsend3820]

Fantastic episode guys. Jason is almost an honourary Canadian now. I think learning about and understanding the rouge in real-time saying "that was a bad move", is literally prove he is a CFL fan now. Plus he had Timmies in his hand more often than not.

[@JosephD]

hahahah. Touche.

[@corygarfield86]

Great job showing off the Canadian game! Hopefully you guys are going to the Super Bowl to see the comparison. Both games are great!

[@christophertownsend3820]

That would be like 30x the budget for our boys to head to the Superbowl IF they could get tickets. CFL is accessable and not overly commercialized or prohibitively expensive.

[@quebecer4605]

Awesome Video! Running into Jagmeet Singh was great!!! Thank you!

[@JosephD]

He was great !

[@Actionronnie]

As a fan in Winnipeg, your sadness of the outcome makes me happy 😁 😉

[@DanVYouTube]

I love the camaraderie between Joe and Jason. Marveling at the differences they grew up with (Canadian vs. American) make them great friends. I have watched many of their videos. Love them. Keep 'em coming!

[@wallyrice6543]

Another great vlog guys, as a Canadian living in America, I really enjoy them.

[@JosephD]

Thank Wally!!

[@Lala61669]

Love this video, I'm Canadian and I don't know a lot about CFL, my grandma was a huge fan, I learned a lot from this video about the differences, it's crazy, I will now be watching the CFL more often now.

[@JosephD]

Awesome!

[@mitchoner]

that was pretty amazing that Jagmeet was just approachable like that at the game. THAT'S CANADA

[@aparksmusic]

Great Video! Although this is the Grey Cup, you *need* to bring Jason to a Saskatchewan Roughriders Home Game (preferably between July & October) The most dedicated fans in the league -- games at Mosaic are very similar atmosphere to US College games 💯

[@melgreier1630]

I was going to message that sentiment too! Once an outsider witnesses Rider Nation, they’re a fan and friend for life!!

[@my3dviews]

Especially if they would go to the Labour Day game. That is always wild. The closest thing to a playoff game in the regular season.

[@silvrbck1]

I agree. The Roughriders have the best fans in all of football. They are nuts!

[@loganc55]

Labour day game in sask then come to winnipeg for the banjo bowl. Very unique experience!

[@jerryolund3713]

@@loganc55 I second that. I'll never be able to go to either but I sure wish I could.

[@gordieparenteau6555]

The Super Bowl has become such an overrated, bloated, sanitized, corporatized, celebritified exclusive event. The Grey Cup is more small scale, down to Earth, more accessible to the everyman. Yes it's still a massive event, but it still maintains a small-time charm. Unlike with the Super Bowl, the fans themselves are the real stars of the show. It's about the different contingents that come from every corner of the country: From the West Coast, from the Prairies, from the Maritimes and even Baltimore, neither of which have teams of their own, but still show up anyways. You don't really get that with the Super Bowl.

[@greenflagracing7067]

there's always gonna be a place for minor leagues in this world.

[@jerryolund3713]

It\s been so long since I watched a super bowl that I'd forgotten that the trophy is handed to the OWNER of the winning team. It's so much better to see the Grey Cup handed to the PLAYERS.

[@emmettbazan3040]

CFL is trash end of story

[@krisjones74]

Almost Every Superbowl I've watched has been a predictable blowout. Almost every Grey Cup I have watched has come down to the last play.

[@wizardsuth]

If a Janet Jackson style "wardrobe malfunction" happened at a CFL game people would be saying, "Oh, check it out. She'd better cover up or she'll get frostbite, eh."

[@marklittle8805]

Jason had it shown to him in one game why the Canadian game is better...the Rouge keeps everyone honest and special teams matter

[@bluestripetiger]

CFL is a lot tougher--you need to be on fire from the get go because by 3rd down you're already facing the decision of whether or not to punt. I also like that the field is a bit wider giving talented players a little more room to maneuver and work their magic. I dont appreciate the commercials on the uniforms although int he CFL 's defense i have to say that's pretty standard for sports leagues worldwide. I like the idea of the team punter turning into a possible scoring machine with the rouge point rule. How many defenses in the NFL would take defending the punt more seriously if each time the ball landed in the end zone (without going out of bounds) it meant 1 additional point for the kicking team?

[@brandonoconnell6932]

One other uniquely Canadian thing would definitely be that they play the Grey Cup in the cold when the NFL plays in some warm place or a dome somewhere...

[@ll7868]

Show him the 1989 Grey Cup game between Hamilton and Saskatchewan. They used every inch of the field in one of the most exciting 4th quarters in CFL history. Too big...pfff.

[@mrtnt3462]

THE FIELD SIZE IN THE CFL IS AWESOME...BUT THAT 3 DOWN RULE IS A STUPID WASTE OF IT...5 DOWNS WOULD BE BETTER!!!

[@ll7868]

@@mrtnt3462 3 downs forces teams to make big plays, more airgame than running game, that's why CFL has high scoring offensive games instead of watching a mosh pit inch it's way down the feild for 3 plays before going for a long pass in the NFL, which usually ends with a miss and then kick it away, games ending either low scoring snoozefests or one sided blowouts.

[@omagaud9997]

What a fun video!! Thanks to you both

[@habsguru21]

Hey guys! Looks like you guys had a blast at the football game!

[@JosephD]

We did!!

[@chaudcola]

I really enjoyed the video and your energy. Love the open mind of your guess. Good job

[@juliebilmes1941]

Awesome video! Was so cool that Jagmeet Singh was in it

[@superknibs]

What an epic way to watch your first CFL game. You're a lucky man to have that kind of access! Fantastic video!

[@Zlata1313]

Fun video, love seeing American reactions to our beloved CFL. Lifelong member of Rider Nation here!🇨🇦🏈💚

[@SeekerLancer]

I don't really follow the CFL but I do usually watch the Grey Cup every year. I first learned about it when I was in Toronto as a teenager and went to an Argonauts game.

[@mayloo2137]

Stamps fan here. I love McMahon Stadium, but I'm envious that Hamilton built a new stadium, and we have an old stadium that goes back to the 50s.

[@maryannht2160]

Did I just hear Jason The American say "eh" 4:43 ?

[@jeramychunn9108]

I'm from Michigan, about 15 minutes from Windsor, yall definitely peaked my interest into the CFL for the first time in my life (I'm 45) now I'm going to look up a video that breaks down all the rules. That rouge thingy was almost confusing. Especially when the tiger cats intentionally gave a rouge to Winipeg just so the game wouldn't & they stood another chance at grabbing victory. Looks like a VERY fun experience.

[@JosephD]

It was great. Very glad you are interested! Enjoy diving in!

[@leannadawn6943]

Please tell me Jagmeet reached out with his answer! Thats so crazy, looks like you guys had an awesome time even though your team lost. Can't wait for more content ❤

[@JosephD]

Thanks! He hasn’t told us his thoughts yet. We’ll have to ask!!

[@raymondsearch5289]

Excellent video! Big time CFL fan since the Argonauts' Leo Cahill days back in the early 1970's (the NFL's legendary Joe Theismann got his start here, as did Warren Moon in Edmonton). I love the CFL because the rugby-based rules allow for more unpredictability and hence more fun! You forgot to mention the dribble. A loose ball can be advanced down the field by kicking it (as in rugby) and then recovered later to claim possession (even scoring a TD). The NFL rules forbid this.

[@DazedN7]

This was fantastic! Hooked after the first 2 minutes. Highly entertaining, thank you.

[@JosephD]

Thanks so much!!

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

Haha, another great video, guys! Running into Jagmeet was pretty wild ---his turban was the appropriate colour ;) And of course the CFL is a much more exciting game!

[@JosephD]

🙌🙌🙌🇨🇦

[@briantaylor9131]

Not only ndp leader but ndp representative for the area Matthew Green. You guys are awesome by the way

[@davidhardwick3816]

I've been waiting for this one! Your videos are fantastic and IMHO: Coffee Crisp and both NFL and CFL (Go Bills and Tiger-Cats!!!).

[@JosephD]

🙌🙌

[@lissachaput7690]

I’ve been patiently waiting for this video since you posted about it on the day of the Grey Cup! 😍🥰

[@samkaplun]

I'm a Canadian with no interest in football; I'm just here to see Jagmeet Singh and Matthew Green! Loved how casual that interaction was lol

[@xanbex8324]

Oh that was Mathew Green? Much respect!

[@richlisola1]

Why do people like Singh? He sold out his party and his people to be a lackey of the Liberal Party

[@timgreer606]

Thanks!

[@JosephD]

Thank you so much!!

[@DonVDBorgh]

That was fun! Never thought Watchamacallit & Coffee Crisp were in the same league, they are just to different much like CFL & NFL. Can't wait for the next video. 👍👍

[@JosephD]

Well said

[@CkinDestroy]

Great video, looks like you guys had a blast!! Meeting Jagmeet, must have been a bonus. Keep up the great content.

[@alainthibault184]

I had my Grey Cup experience in Ottawa it was great! And the Shania Twain halftime show was amazing

[@douglashatton2278]

I was at that one with my oldest son, we are huge Argo fans, Amazing second half comeback by my double blue eh!

[@douglashatton2278]

freakin cold though lol

[@alainthibault184]

@@douglashatton2278 I forgot about the cold lol

[@blackbeltblake5018]

Happy to see an American enjoy CFL game, and all the great Canadian things that come with it especially the cup of Tims in aTim Horton field in the city it came form.

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

So weird, I was just wondering when you were going to post a video, and here it is 😀

[@Gene601]

Great video. Rider fan since 1988 here.

[@robertpearson8798]

A couple of years ago we had a cousin visiting from Alberta who was a big CFL fan. He wanted to see the new stadium so we parked across the street and went in. The doors were open so we just walked in and nobody tried to stop us. There was high school football game going on and we just walked in and started to watch. The cousin went up into the stands and took pictures. That could be one difference between the CFL and the NFL. I don’t know if that would have happened at an NFL stadium.

[@xanbex8324]

Nope!😮‍💨

[@Ozzy_2014]

Definitely not. Worked the NFL preseason game between Green Bay and the Raiders pre move to vegas. No cameras. No phones. Security much much higher for NFL.

[@mrgreekgm754]

@@Ozzy_2014 No phones? That's cap.

[@cfl]

Thanks for coming out, guys!

[@JosephD]

😍😍 thank you!!

[@MingWLee]

When Jagmeet Singh came up, I need to pause the video to make sure I see it right! lol Woah, he sure is down to Earth party leader, never happen to most other countries party leader imo

[@deangregory483]

This is STILL the most refreshing channels on KZbin. LOVE the content and would sit down for a coffee with you two any day.

[@JosephD]

Thanks Dean!!!! Really appreciate it.

[@JazzyBabe56]

that was so fun - I've never watched N. American football coz its always on Tv (NFL) and I find it boring but this peaked my interest - might have to watch me a CFL game now....

[@JessVach]

So cool you met Jagmeet Singh!!! I mean, the whole video was fantastic, but that blew my mind 🤯 I won’t get political here for obvious reasons, but what an amazing guy! I’m lowkey jealous. Also, I’m a Canadian and Coffee Crisp is 👎🏼 I’d go for a Skor (like our future leader? 😉) or a Dairy Milk any day. I do like the hustle of the CFL with the less downs etc, but I have to admit, I’m an NFL fan thru and thru. And, I’m a Lions fan… so you know I’m legit! Amazing video, as always guys! You’re the bestests ❤️

[@Roof_Pizza]

Grey Cup is always exciting whereas the Super Bowl can be a snoozefest.

[@bartlett454]

Agreed!

[@my3dviews]

Actually the 2019 Grey cup was a snoozefest and a blowout. Winnipeg won that one 33 to 12. But, most of the time the Grey Cups are good close games.

[@Demonsouls1993]

@@my3dviews not our fault the losing team sucked lol

[@my3dviews]

@@Demonsouls1993 Never said it was. Just pointing out that not every Grey Cup is close, but most are. Which isn't surprising since it is between two of the top teams.

[@prairiefire28]

Love your guys' show. Awesome that he got to experience the Grey Cup.

[@roryohara5196]

Jason kept commenting about how large the CFL field is, but does he know that both the CFL and NFL games were based on rugby which has the same field size that the CFL currently uses. For some reason the NFL decided to downsize their field.

[@JosephD]

Maybe it’s to make it more exciting?

[@colinmacvicar2507]

When the NFL started they only play on College fields which were smaller.

[@Actionronnie]

Up until the late 80's, CFL endzones were 25 yards. I miss those days. I still have my CFL board game with 25 yard zones, and the Ottawa Rough Riders and Montreal Concords exist in the game.

[@peterkossits4794]

Just checked it up. It's because Harvard didn't have the room for a rugby sized pitch, so they shrunk the field and decided to play with less players.

[@independentaquaman7424]

@@JosephD No, it's for space and financial purposes. Rugby is more interesting than both the NFL and even the CFL.

[@alemar1122]

My first thought was...is that Jagmeet Singh? My second thought was how much Jason looks like Chris Johnston... which is funny if you were there with TSN!

[@VoIcanoman]

16:03 "I remember doing highlight packs, and I'm like: 'that rouge, I know it's going to come back.'" Foreshadowing much? Although there's nothing to say that the Ti-Cats would've had the same experience getting the ball down the field if they had run the ball out, rather than choose to take it on the 35 and concede the point, the fact is that the one point did end up putting the game into OT.

[@JosephD]

😂. Ya crazy thing. I’m happy it was a Canadian rule that decided the game so Jason could experience it ha.

[@AcousticallyYours]

Bills fan here! Love this video comparison of the difference between the two leagues. I certainly need to see a CFL game as I am intrigued by the differences. As an American, I have tried both bars, but my favorite (or is that favourite?) is by far a Coffee Crisp!

[@kehfee]

One of the best differences not noted in the video is the grey cup is awarded to the players, the owner comes and claims the super bowl trophy. Players won it, don't need to see some old rich guy.

[@kathleen2372]

Gotta say, best video yet!

[@jenjim1999]

As a Hamiltonian this game broke my little Tiger Cat heart! Great video though guys!

[@JosephD]

Thanks Jennifer!

[@MonctonSEOGuy]

Great channel, guys!!! I am originally from Niagara Falls and lived in Fort Erie, St. Catharines, and across the Niagara region. Die-hard Bills fan, never could become a Sabres fan, I need to stick by my Leafs. Lived in Calgary for 20 years as well. Love that video.

[@JosephD]

Thanks so much Stuart!

[@aparksmusic]

15:45 you totally called _The Rouge_ having an effect on the outcome of the game. I still can't believe that coaching decision to not run it out and prevent the Rouge -- TiCats would've won in regulation and thus won the Grey Cup 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@IamReallySanta]

It’s so Canadian that even Mike OShea won’t admit the TiCats messed up by giving up the single point. Everyone knows it was a mistake but nobody want to be the bad guy by saying it publicly.

[@VoIcanoman]

Given the fact that the kick receiver was running into the wind, while the Bombers were running with it, I think the furthest he could've gotten is to the 20 yard line (and that's being generous). Then, the Ti-cats would've likely run the ball a few times because it's safer, and again because of the wind. So it would've taken them maybe 3 plays to get the ball up to the 35. In total, that's a minimum of 30 seconds off the game clock. So they can either concede the point and get 1 min and 52 seconds of time to work their way from the 35, down the field and score...or they can run it out and get 1 min and 20 seconds of time from the 35, without conceding the point. Moreover, they didn't know how effective the Bombers' D was going to be in stopping them. They didn't know that Masoli was going to connect on a couple of exceptional passes, gaining serious yardage. They played conservatively, *and it still almost worked out for them* - if that pass wasn't batted away from the receiver by like, a single finger of the Bomber's player, the Ti-Cats would've scored a TD and won the game. Given the way that the game had played out up until that moment, and the fact that this season, the Bombers were one of the best 4th-quarter defensive teams in the long history of the CFL, they made the right choice. They needed to make the Bombers' 25 yard line to be in field goal range (given the wind). Could they do that from their own 20? Even from the 35, they had to take it to a last-ditch 3rd-down conversion to keep the drive going. I know the game turned on that one point, but there's nothing to say that a drive starting with the ball being run out of the end zone would've played out the way that the drive from the 35 did. So considering their opponent, and the wind that they were playing into, I think the decision to concede the rouge made sense. For all we know, if they'd run it out, the Ti-Cats would've turned it over on downs before reaching field goal range (or tried a field goal from further than 25 yards and missed), and the Bombers would've just had to run out the clock on the ground.

[@maccarr9923]

@@VoIcanoman the Bombers store needs to sell a shirt that just says "Hamilton Didn't Lose Because of the Rouge"

[@Majerly_Annoyed]

@@VoIcanoman 100% agree. Who's to say he doesn't get smacked early. To me the death of the Tiger Cats was when they were at the Winnipeg 5 and couldn't get it into the end zone, forcing the FG for the tie. You just have to run two better plays at that point.

[@christophersnyder1532]

I remember in those old Gordon Korman books, of Bugs Potter, they had an American student, who was equally baffled about Canadian Football. Take care, and all the best.