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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Showing Why They're #1

The Humboldt Broncos will host the 2012 RBC Cup. Going into 2011, people wanted to know if Dean Brockman was going to sell off some assets so that he would the players he needed to take a good run at the title next year or if he would take a talented club this year and give it a shot at winning the 2011 event in Camrose. Its the latter!
The Weyburn Red Wings found out why the Broncos are the number one ranked team according to the Canadian Junior "A" Hockey League last night as the Broncos walked into Crescent Point Place and grabbed another two points with a convincing 8-2 win. The line of Nick Keller, Jeremy Boyer and Justin Buzzeo were unstoppable as Keller and Boyer had five points each while Justin Buzzeo had six. The win moves the Broncos to a record of 11-1-0-1.
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The Pats deserved a better fate last night. I thought they outplayed the Lethbridge Hurricanes, but the Canes got the two points thanks to a 4-3 shootout win. Pats forward Thomas Frazee will have nightmares as he could have had about five only to be stymied by Canes keeper Brandon Anderson time after time.
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I got home from the Brandt Centre in time to see the end of the ball game and it was a headscratcher. The Giants had the winning run at 3rd base with another runner at first and one out. Instead of intentionally walking Jose Uribe to load the bases and set up the double play, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel went against the textbook and had pitcher Roy Oswalt deal to Uribe. He hit a sac fly to drive in the winning run. Perhaps that made the decision to pitch to Uribe moot, but I don't know why Manuel wouldn't set it up for a possible twin killing to send the game to extras. Whatever the reason, the Phillies are in deep doo now as they need to win three in a row. It will be another Halladay-Lincecum pitching matchup so get ready for what should be a dandy.
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Why do I think Adarius Bowman (cut in Winnipeg) ends up as an Eskimo.
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Reason #234 as to why I have a great deal of respect for Ken Miller. Miller was asked by the media Tuesday (yes, I should have blogged this yesterday but forgot) about Luca Congi and Rob Bagg. You could tell it wasn't easy for him to say that both players were out for the season with knee injuries and he made it crystal clear to everyone that as good a player as those two are, they are better men. Miller knows what comes first in life. Football is secondary. Some of you need to remember that when the team loses.
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Are the Alouettes going back to Olympic Stadium again for the East final. I haven't heard. Then again, they haven't officially clinched first in the East have they.
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Who has the most 30 yards plus receptions in the CFL? The answer would be Terrence Edwards of the Bombers with 13. Those that want in on that great Grey Cup trip that "The Sportscage" is offering may want to take note of this when I host the show Friday. That could be the trivia question. Could be I say!
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So October is breast cancer awareness month and November is being called "Movember" for prostate cancer with men being asked to grow mustaches. With this being the case, has the CFL sent out a memo yet forbidding players to have mustaches while playing a game or else. Just wondering!
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The WWE was in Alberta Monday and Tuesday and they are headed to Winnipeg. There are WWE fans in Regina and Saskatoon too you know. GRRRRR!!!
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Have you had a Double Down yet?
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Some government worker hates this blog, but he keeps coming back. Why??? You know what??? I can live without your visits so get lost.
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I gotta get this Peter Pocklington book that former Global Regina news anchor J-Lyn Nye helped author.
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Did you realize yesterday was 2010 2010?
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They say that love is more important than money, have you ever tried paying your bills with a hug??

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ken Miller is a class act. Being a coach is so much more than X's and O's. Some people judge a man in his position by W's and L's and that does play a big part in it. However, the genuine affection that he has for his players is something you don't often see.

JN

Anonymous said...

Runners at first and 3rd you would have a double play chance up the middle. I didn't catch the game but if they had the infield in then yes for sure they should have walked him to have the option to cut the winning run off at home and then go to one.

Rob S.

Anonymous said...

Is it just me or is Carter Ashton just not playing to his level. Weal was unreal last night, but Ashton is disappointing me. Myles Bell might be the best d-man the Parkers have trotted to the pros. This guy can play!

Chris

Anonymous said...

Cheap shot at the CFL Scruffy!