MONDAY SHOW RECAP

We covered all the latest hot sports topics with a bevy of big name guests on Episode 164 of The Rod Pedersen Show! Here are the highlights:

• Rod and Dupes opened with The Rollout for Flooring Superstores, covering these show topics: 1) Kobe Bryant’s tragic death at age 41, 2) TMZ breaking the news, 3) All Star Weekend in the NFL & NHL, 4) Poll: CFL Pro Bowl or CFL 2.0?, 5) More Global players named to the CFL Combine, 6) Regina Pats leftovers, and 7) Super Bowl LIV.
• CFL vets Mike Abou-Mechrek and Nik Lewis joined the bunker to talk about Kobe’s legacy, Pro Bowl, Brendan Taman joining the Alouettes and the coaching landscape in the CFL.
• Roughriders WR Kenny Stafford joined the show from Edmonton for an update. He’s under contract for 2020 and expressed his excitement around the Riders in the off-season. Kenny discussed his pro career and the future of his cousin Duron Carter. He also explained his patience waiting all year to get onto the roster, finally making it for the playoffs.
• 3DownNation’s Justin Dunk joined the show from downtown Toronto to preview free agency and discuss the Rider coaching staff.
• Midway through the show the Riders unveiled their 2020 coaching staff and the panel debated the selections.
• Eskimos RB Calvin McCarty joined the show from the City of Champions. He’s excited for his 14th season with the Green & Gold and explained why he’s survived so long with one franchise (versatility). Calvin reflected on his career, what’s ahead for the Eskimos, and thanked the RP Show for giving CFL players a platform to express themselves.
• The daily Capital Auto Mall/Universal Collision Centre poll question was: Should the NBA retire Kobe Bryant’s #24 league-wide? Over 60% of respondents said yes.
• Monday’s show is available for viewing now on our Facebook page or you can listen to the podcast by clicking on the PODCAST tab.
• See you at 10 am CT Tuesday for more big name guests including Clark Gillies, Joaquin Gage and Rob Vanstone! See you on Facebook Live or RodPedersen.com/ListenLive.