CFL ON TSNās special Live Mic Broadcast delivers a unique experience, allowing fans to listen to quarterbacks Bo Levi Mitchell and Zach Collaros and coaches Dave Dickenson and Kent Austin, each wearing live microphones all game long
Thursday, August 25, 2016 ā TORONTO (August 25, 2016) ā From the sidelines to the huddle, CFL ON TSN takes fans deeper into the game this weekend with a special Live Mic Broadcast (#CFLwired) featuring in-game sound from the Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Catsā quarterbacks and coaches when the two teams face off thisĀ Sunday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. ET on TSN.
Marking TSNās first-ever Live Mic Broadcast of a regular season CFL game, fans will be able to hear the sounds of the game live on the field from quarterbacks Zach Collaros and Bo Levi Mitchell, as well as coaches Kent Austin andĀ Dave Dickenson,Ā as these GREY CUP contenders clash at Calgaryās historic McMahon Stadium.
āThis Live Mic Broadcast is a next-level fan experience. Our viewers will feel like theyāre standing right there in the huddle,ā said Paul Graham, Vice-President and Executive Producer, Live Events, TSN. āThanks to a great collaboration with our league partners, weāre looking forward to adding this innovative production feature to Sunday nightās game ā and hearing what Bo Levi Mitchell, Zach Collaros and the coaches have to say!ā
āWe are excited to work with TSN and the CFL to bring our great fans closer to the game,ā added Jeff Keeping, President of the CFLPA. āāOur players take pride in connecting with the fans and this is a great opportunity to further the game day experience.ā
āThis is yet another example in how our 104-year-old League is leading the way in sports media innovation,ā said Christina Litz, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Content, CFL. āWe are privileged to have great partners in TSN and the CFLPA who share our forward-looking vision and efforts to engage our fans in new and exciting ways.ā
CFL ON TSNās Chris Cuthbert and Glen Suitor are in the booth for the Ti-Cats-Stampeders game, with Jermain FranklinĀ reporting from the sidelines.
Sundayās Live Mic Broadcast also features the CFL ON TSN panel ā including host Rod Smith alongside analysts Matt Dunigan and Milt Stegall ā from the TSN Studio to deliver pre-game, halftime, and post-game news and analysis from this unique live broadcast.
Fans can follow photos, videos, and viral content from the CFL ON TSNās Live Mic Broadcast on TSNās official Snapchat,Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts on #CFLWired.
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