Something To "Mitch" About

Nothing too earth shattering here, just some random thoughts and collections after a day of watching football.



--It was 30 degrees out was it. Ok, I'll take your word for that.

--Its just bad luck on the Pats part when they schedule their home opener on the first really nice day we have had. I'm sure many didn't go to the Brandt Centre because they wanted to be outside---or watch the NFL like me.

--What does it say when the Wheat Kings don't dress either of their 20 year old goalies and Brayden Schenn and Scott Glennie are still at NHL camps and they beat the Pats who have all their guys back from NHL camp twice. YIKES!!

--I still think the Warriors are the class of the Eastern Division with all apologies to Swift Current Broncos fans.

--A Chargers fan twittered me before the San Diego-Seattle game wondering if I was ready for the ass kicking my team is about to receive. He isn't answering any of the Twitters I have sent him back. Hey, at least I acknowledged Vanstone last week after the Broncos beat the Seahawks.

--Has CFL officiating invaded the NFL. Check this piece of comedy out....
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--Was Touchdown Atlantic a success? It bothered me somewhat to hear Brian Williams say there was no mention of the game in Moncton in a Halifax newspaper. Does Halifax have a Moncton mentality and vice-versa like Saskatoon and Regina? If the CFL is going to succeed in the Maritimes, everyone has to get on board.

--I still think the Riders should have been playing in the first regular season game in Atlantic Canada. Then again, the $$$$ that the Argos would lose from probably their biggest home gate of the year is probably the reason why.

--One week to go in the baseball season and there are still six playoff spots to be decided. Thats OK.

--One week and a couple of days until baseball playoffs start and my fears of those baseball playoffs being on Sportsnet One which we can not see have not been eased any.

--Jordan Eberle has a big night for the Oilers in an 8-2 win over Vancouver in a game that was on Sportsnet One. GRRRRRR!!!!!!

--I thought the Islanders were holding training camp in Saskatoon again this year. If they are, I haven't seen a thing or read a thing about it.

--Why do people park vertically in a lot that is horizontal. Doing this definitely makes you a douche!

--I never thought Michael Vick would ever be a good quarterback in the NFL again. He might be better as an Eagle than he was as a Falcon.

--Did you see Rex Ryan take the Gatorade bucket and dump it over the head of Jets player Jason Taylor after their team had beaten Miami last night. I would love to see Ken Miller do that to a Rider after a game. Admit it, so would you!!!!

--The LP's Murray McCormick went to the CFL hall of fame when in Hamilton and wonders aloud how many current Riders will someday be in there. Gene Makowsky is a no-brainer. You have to think Andy Fantuz is on his way. You can't put Darian Durant in that category yet. Would Barrin Simpson? Would Omarr Morgan? Would Jeremy O'Day? I would think Jason Clermont would get in there. Its just a matter of time until Eddie Davis goes in, but he's not with this team. Its a good question.

--When did Alexis Serna start kicking for New Orleans? Perhaps a better question might be could Alexis Serna be kicking for New Orleans next week. I'm guessing Garrett Hartley is done.

--Did I mention that the Seahawks beat the Chargers and are atop the NFC West at 2-1. HA HA HA HA!!!

--Did a plainsclothed Nik Lewis really take a swing at a member of the BC Lions as the teams were leaving the field Saturday night? If he did, lets hope the league does something about it.

--There's no truth to the rumour that La Senza is the game day sponsor for the October 17 home game against Calgary is there?

--I wonder how many dads out there thought Katy Perry was too hot for Sesame Street. More importantly, I wonder how many kids did? Exactly! No son, you can't watch that, but sit up on the couch with Mommy and watch this Jerry Springer guy or Dr. Phil. Puh-leeze!

--Who are the Jays going to hire to replace Cito Gaston as manager? I forgot that he was stepping down at the end of the season. The rumour mill has former Expo 3rd baseman Tim Wallach and my all time favourite baseball player--former Cubs 2nd baseman Ryne Sandberg as two candidates. Part of me wants to see Sandberg managing the Cubs next year, but part of me doesn't. I want Ryno to do for the Cubs what Kent Austin did for the Riders. Oh wait, Sandberg didn't win a World Series for the Cubs. He was close though. Damn you Steve Garvey in 84.

--Line of the day on the NFL on Fox pre-game show. Frank Caliendo imitating John Madden says the Viking receivers are so bad that they went out with Jets receiver Braylon Edwards last week and couldn't catch a buzz.

--Does anyone really care about the Commonwealth Games? Until this story broke about the filthy conditions in Delhi, I didn't even know they were about ready to start. Is CTV or CBC broadcasting the event if our athletes do go?

--Would Wade Redden fit in with the Oilers?

--I am in desperate need of a haircut. That must get done Monday.

--When there's blue stuff in the toilet, does it make Sunday morning just a little better for those of you that do excessive partying on Saturday night? Maybe I don't want to know the answer to that!