Friday Thoughts

No one topic today, just a lot of randoms to throw out there.

--If the Edmonton Eskimos know that they are in the playoffs by the time tomorrow's game against the Riders start, I couldn't care less what the final score is. You as a fan will unfortunately be subjected to what will be a glorified exhibition game. I really can't see either team playing their main guys and I can't see either team doing anything new since the two will play next weekend.

--I have laughed this week at the reaction of some Rider fans who are getting called out because the team is suffering through this four game losing streak. They are quick to blame the media for the negativity. I suggest these people do what the Riders have been doing and take a good look in the mirror. You don't want anything to do with this football team right now, but a couple of wins and you'll be puffing your chest out again.

--Edgar Renteria had two game winning home runs in the World Series and was named Series MVP(even though it should have been Tim Lincecum). The Giants have their parade and just hours after that's over, the team announces they are buying out Renteria's contract for 500-thousand dollars and he is now a free agent. Thanks Edgar! Send us a forwarding address when its time for you to get your ring.

--Rod Pedersen reports on his blog that some woman mistook John Lynch for Ken Miller this week. There are so many ways I could go with that.

--Speaking of Rod, you might remember that when the Sportscage was just starting out, we spoke to Eddie Litzenberger. Eddie was on the last Chicago team to win the Stanley Cup before last year's team won. Rod somehow found where Litzenberger was and was told by his wife that he didn't have his entire faculties and that he might tell you he is getting out of the home where he was any day, but in reality he wasn't. During our chat with Eddie, he mentioned a couple of times that he was getting ready to leave the home because he was feeling much better.

--The Saskatchewan Hockey Association has announced there is going to be a Saskatchewan hockey hall of fame in Swift Current. This is great news! I actually thought there was already one. Speaking of Hall of Fames, the SJHL announces its class of 2010 in Humboldt this afternoon.

--Speaking of the SJHL, the country's best junior "A" team will be on display tonight in Weyburn when the Humboldt Broncos pay a visit. I know many of you may be checking out the Pats and Warriors, but if you want to make a road trip for what should be a good game, Weyburn is an option.

--Is there any young and aspiring journalists out there that would like to do some sports work on Access 7. Pete Paczko's local sports show (Locker Talk) is looking for someone who could go out and cover some stories. If you are interested, call Graham Condo at Access Communications or e-mail him at graham.condo@accesscomm.ca.

--RIP to Sparky Anderson. One of the best men to manage or coach in any sport

--Good luck to the Rams tomorrow in Calgary. That game will be on Access starting at 1. Hopefully its a good Saturday for Regina-based football teams.

--The forecast says it should be nice this weekend, so enjoy it!!!