In the week leading up to the last Rider home game of the season, CBC Saskatchewan is celebrating the anniversary of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. From November 1 to 5, watch CBC News: Saskatchewan at 5, 5:30 and 6 and tune in to CBC Radio One as we highlight features, stories and contests tied to the province’s fabled football team. There will also be chances to win Rider-autographed prizes.
Rider Week on CBC Television and CBC Radio One will feature stories about the team and the fans you won't see or hear anywhere else. "We hope people will tune in and enjoy our tribute to the Roughriders as much as we enjoyed putting it together!” says Paul Dederick, Executive Producer of News at CBC Saskatchewan.
A one-hour documentary will broadcast on CBC Radio One’s The Morning Edition, Thursday, November 4 at 7:05 a.m. The week culminates with a one-hour special Rider Century: A Saskatchewan Story on CBC Television on Friday, November 5 at 5:00 p.m.
Rider Century: A Saskatchewan Story chronicles the story of a football team and its fans who together have faced more than their share of adversity over the last 100 years. It covers the highs and the lows, the Grey Cup victories and the heartbreaking losses. And off field it covers the tragedy of the 1956 plane crash, and the scandals that rocked the team and its fans. Through it all the team and the people who support it have shown extraordinary resilience. Year after year they keep coming back for more because there's always that hope next year will be better.
Rider fans can tune in all week to CBC News: Saskatchewan and take part in the “Gene the CBC Rider Gnome” contest for a chance to win signed Rider gear and iPod touches. To enter watch CBC News: Saskatchewan at 5, 5:30 and 6. Each night during the weather forecast, Dan Reynish will reveal a photo of “Gene the Gnome” and you’ll be asked to identify his location. The first person to call the prize line at 1-800-563-2221 and correctly identify the Gnome’s location will win one of the following prizes:
• “Saskatchewan Roughriders First 100 Years” book signed by Marcus Adams
• Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey signed by Marcus Adams
• Saskatchewan Roughriders football signed by Kitwana Jones
• Gene the CBC Rider Gnome signed by Chris Getzlaf and Weston Dressler
• One of 3 iPod Touches
On CBC Radio One's The Morning Edition, sportscaster Glenn Reid devotes an hour of the program to the Rider Century. We’ll hear from ten top voices in Rider Nation, including George Reed, Roger Aldag, Darian Durant and others as they talk about the centennial celebration and their time on the team. Listeners will have a chance to win a Rider Game Survival Kit that includes a Saskatchewan Roughrider flag signed by Kitwana Jones and Rider winter weather gear to wear to the last home game. Tune in on Tuesday, November 2 between 6:00 and 8:30 a.m. for contest details.
In addition to special programming on CBC Radio and CBC Television be sure to check out Rider Century, a special on-line feature at cbc.ca/sask featuring 25 vignettes profiling players from over the past 100 years.
CBC Television is now available on Bell TV satellite on channel 247 and continues to be available in Regina via cable on Access channel 4, SaskTel Max channel 3, or off-line on channel 9 and in Saskatoon on Shaw Cable channel 12, SaskTel Max channel 3 and off-line on channel 11. Across the country, Star Direct channel 298 on the "Classic" line-up or channel 28 on the "Advanced” line-up.
CBC Radio One is heard throughout the province on 540 AM, in Regina on 102.5 FM and in Saskatoon on 94.1 FM.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Do The Oilers Really Need Cheerleaders?
Cheerleaders are eye candy. We all know that. Cheerleaders are common on the sidelines, but until a few years ago, they weren't even thought of in the hockey rink. However, one team got the idea going and it mushroomed to the point that many teams south of the 49th parallel are now doing it. Soon, the Edmonton Oilers will be doing it too. Why?
Don't get me wrong. As a red-blooded male, I will take a look at the cheerleaders, but I really don't think they are needed in a place like Edmonton. In fact, I don't think any of the six Canadian teams need cheerleaders. Will Edmonton be the first? Do they have them in Vancouver? Are they in Toronto? Montreal?
In announcing this move, Oilers president Patrick Laforge says it will enhance the in-game experience. In Canada, I would think NHL fans are already loving the in-game experience. I have no qualms with looking at attractive women on my TV screen, but in Canadian hockey rinks it makes me wonder why. I would think Laforge should be excited enough in seeing his young Oilers compete, but it seems as if he wants Oilerettes too. Who's kidding who, this might give Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall the chance to make some post-game plans while battling it out in a one-goal hockey game.
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Methinks the Giants are going to win the World Series. Texas has to beat them four out of 5 to win it all and I don't think they have the arms. Matt Cain was outstanding in Game 2 with the Giants breaking it open late to win 9-0. The big hit came from Edgar Renteria. His homerun gave San Fran a lead they wouldn't give up. Hard to believe Renteria has been in the game 14 years.
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Did anyone else get a call in the YQR last nite from someone doing an independent radio survey. Depending on who they were working for, they either got what they wanted or they didn't.
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I don't like what Environment Canada's chief climatologist David Phillips is saying. Phillips says what we have just gone through is a "Saskatchewan slasher". I thought that was Tiger Williams?
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Early reports from someone who has seen him play says new Rider quarterback Noah Shepard is a player. This person doesn't know if Shepard has the arm strength that is needed, but he says he's a real good quarterback.
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There's a Girls Gone Wild TV show? Where was this 20 years ago? I can only imagine the stories (and the film) that the cameramen for this show has. I wonder what they pay them?
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Its culture night in Regina. Its another performance of High Impact Wrestling! Do I have to say more!
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Who went to Reba last night? I'm guessing it was an outstanding show.
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Children in the backseat cause accidents, Accidents in the backseat cause children.
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Have a good Friday!
Don't get me wrong. As a red-blooded male, I will take a look at the cheerleaders, but I really don't think they are needed in a place like Edmonton. In fact, I don't think any of the six Canadian teams need cheerleaders. Will Edmonton be the first? Do they have them in Vancouver? Are they in Toronto? Montreal?
In announcing this move, Oilers president Patrick Laforge says it will enhance the in-game experience. In Canada, I would think NHL fans are already loving the in-game experience. I have no qualms with looking at attractive women on my TV screen, but in Canadian hockey rinks it makes me wonder why. I would think Laforge should be excited enough in seeing his young Oilers compete, but it seems as if he wants Oilerettes too. Who's kidding who, this might give Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall the chance to make some post-game plans while battling it out in a one-goal hockey game.
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Methinks the Giants are going to win the World Series. Texas has to beat them four out of 5 to win it all and I don't think they have the arms. Matt Cain was outstanding in Game 2 with the Giants breaking it open late to win 9-0. The big hit came from Edgar Renteria. His homerun gave San Fran a lead they wouldn't give up. Hard to believe Renteria has been in the game 14 years.
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Did anyone else get a call in the YQR last nite from someone doing an independent radio survey. Depending on who they were working for, they either got what they wanted or they didn't.
------
I don't like what Environment Canada's chief climatologist David Phillips is saying. Phillips says what we have just gone through is a "Saskatchewan slasher". I thought that was Tiger Williams?
----
Early reports from someone who has seen him play says new Rider quarterback Noah Shepard is a player. This person doesn't know if Shepard has the arm strength that is needed, but he says he's a real good quarterback.
----
There's a Girls Gone Wild TV show? Where was this 20 years ago? I can only imagine the stories (and the film) that the cameramen for this show has. I wonder what they pay them?
----
Its culture night in Regina. Its another performance of High Impact Wrestling! Do I have to say more!
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Who went to Reba last night? I'm guessing it was an outstanding show.
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Children in the backseat cause accidents, Accidents in the backseat cause children.
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Have a good Friday!
The Rider Nation Is Alive At The World Series
Sportsnet's Arash Madani has twittered this picture.
He wants to know where the melonheads are. Can you imagine what people in San Francisco would say about that?
He wants to know where the melonheads are. Can you imagine what people in San Francisco would say about that?
I Don't Have A Problem With This
Do you?
By B.J. Rains
FOXSportsMidwest.com
Oct. 28, 2010
ST. LOUIS – After being out since suffering a concussion in the season opener on Oct. 9, Blues forward Cam Janssen is ready to make up for lost time.
And that means raising as much money as possible for The Fisher House, a charity that supports America’s military and their families. Janssen announced before the season that he will donate $25 for every hit he issues on an opposing player.
But after playing in just part of the season opener, Janssen knows he has extra hits to give once he returns.
“Trust me,” Janssen said Wednesday. “I’m going to give plenty of money to that charity once I get back in action here. I’m going to give that charity a lot of money, maybe too much to where I have to check my bank account. But if that’s the case, that’s great.
“I want to hit. I want some contact. I haven’t had contact in like two and a half weeks so I’m craving it.”
The enforcer Janssen chose to donate money for hits because if he did it for his goals, “the charity would probably go into debt.” Janssen, who issued 73 hits in 43 games last year, has just two goals in 207 NHL games.
Janssen became familiar with The Fisher House during a recent visit to Jefferson Barracks. He toured the house and got more information and decided he wanted to do something to help give back. The plan to donate for each hit was his idea.
“I have a lot of friends and family who were in the military or are in the military,” Janssen said. “I saw the Fisher House and kind of found out what it was and I just thought it would be a great thing to do. Being from Eureka, it’s kind of a military town and I’ve lose a couple friends overseas and I just think it’s the best thing I can do.
“They support families when their loved ones get injured in combat. They support this house to when they are in the hospital, they have these houses near hospitals to where their family and friends can live there for free and be close to their loved ones that are injured. It’s awesome. It’s a really nice house, it looks over the river…And people get excited about me hitting.”
Janssen hoped to record 150 hits this year, an average of just under two per game. But after missing six games with the concussion, Janssen is eager to return to the ice and catch up.
Janssen skated on his own over the weekend before joining his teammates on the ice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. He was activated from injured reserve and traveled with the team to Nashville for tonight’s game against the Predators, but likely will be a healthy scratch.
But Janssen made it clear Wednesday that he was feeling 100 percent and ready to contribute whenever called upon.
“It’s tough to change the lineup up because the boys are playing great,” Janssen said. “But whenever they need me, I’ll be ready.
“I feel great. I feel just like I did in training camp. I’ve been working hard. It’s kind of like I just took a week off because I wasn’t really injured but it was a protocol for my head injury. I wasn’t injured. I basically took a week off to rest and I started back up again and now I’m back to normal and back in shape and back into game shape.”
Janssen said the concussion, “might have been a blessing in disguise because I was a little sore. Training camp was tough. I had a couple rough battles and maybe it was for the best to take a week off. I did and now I’m back at it and skating with the guys and back 100 percent and feeling great.”
But when he does finally crack the lineup, opposing players may want to look out. He’s playing for charity.
By B.J. Rains
FOXSportsMidwest.com
Oct. 28, 2010
ST. LOUIS – After being out since suffering a concussion in the season opener on Oct. 9, Blues forward Cam Janssen is ready to make up for lost time.
And that means raising as much money as possible for The Fisher House, a charity that supports America’s military and their families. Janssen announced before the season that he will donate $25 for every hit he issues on an opposing player.
But after playing in just part of the season opener, Janssen knows he has extra hits to give once he returns.
“Trust me,” Janssen said Wednesday. “I’m going to give plenty of money to that charity once I get back in action here. I’m going to give that charity a lot of money, maybe too much to where I have to check my bank account. But if that’s the case, that’s great.
“I want to hit. I want some contact. I haven’t had contact in like two and a half weeks so I’m craving it.”
The enforcer Janssen chose to donate money for hits because if he did it for his goals, “the charity would probably go into debt.” Janssen, who issued 73 hits in 43 games last year, has just two goals in 207 NHL games.
Janssen became familiar with The Fisher House during a recent visit to Jefferson Barracks. He toured the house and got more information and decided he wanted to do something to help give back. The plan to donate for each hit was his idea.
“I have a lot of friends and family who were in the military or are in the military,” Janssen said. “I saw the Fisher House and kind of found out what it was and I just thought it would be a great thing to do. Being from Eureka, it’s kind of a military town and I’ve lose a couple friends overseas and I just think it’s the best thing I can do.
“They support families when their loved ones get injured in combat. They support this house to when they are in the hospital, they have these houses near hospitals to where their family and friends can live there for free and be close to their loved ones that are injured. It’s awesome. It’s a really nice house, it looks over the river…And people get excited about me hitting.”
Janssen hoped to record 150 hits this year, an average of just under two per game. But after missing six games with the concussion, Janssen is eager to return to the ice and catch up.
Janssen skated on his own over the weekend before joining his teammates on the ice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. He was activated from injured reserve and traveled with the team to Nashville for tonight’s game against the Predators, but likely will be a healthy scratch.
But Janssen made it clear Wednesday that he was feeling 100 percent and ready to contribute whenever called upon.
“It’s tough to change the lineup up because the boys are playing great,” Janssen said. “But whenever they need me, I’ll be ready.
“I feel great. I feel just like I did in training camp. I’ve been working hard. It’s kind of like I just took a week off because I wasn’t really injured but it was a protocol for my head injury. I wasn’t injured. I basically took a week off to rest and I started back up again and now I’m back to normal and back in shape and back into game shape.”
Janssen said the concussion, “might have been a blessing in disguise because I was a little sore. Training camp was tough. I had a couple rough battles and maybe it was for the best to take a week off. I did and now I’m back at it and skating with the guys and back 100 percent and feeling great.”
But when he does finally crack the lineup, opposing players may want to look out. He’s playing for charity.
Have You Had Yours Yet??
It's been on sale for less than two weeks in Canada, but KFC Canada has already proclaimed the controversial Double Down its most successful new menu item ever with sales expected to top 350,000 bunless sandwiches by the end of October.
The Double Down, introduced in Canada last week, involves two pieces of bacon, two slices of cheese and sauce stuck between two fried chicken breasts. The hefty package comes in at an artery-clogging 540 calories, 30 grams of fat and 1,740 milligrams of sodium, KFC said.
Dan Howe, chief marketing officer for KFC franchisor Yum! Restaurants Canada, said the sandwich has been especially popular in Alberta and Manitoba.
"It's just been phenomenal for KFC, our customers and our franchise partners across the country," he said in a release.
Priszm Income Fund, which is the franchisee of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut in Canada, needs all the help it can get after reporting another loss in its third quarter last week.
The company missed financial performance covenants on its loans in the most recent quarter, and has also run into trouble renewing franchise licences for 75 of its restaurants.
To scrounge up liquidity, Priszm is considering selling off some of its restaurants.
The Double Down was first introduced in the United States in April and sold more than 10 million sandwiches in a month.
(National Post)
The Double Down, introduced in Canada last week, involves two pieces of bacon, two slices of cheese and sauce stuck between two fried chicken breasts. The hefty package comes in at an artery-clogging 540 calories, 30 grams of fat and 1,740 milligrams of sodium, KFC said.
Dan Howe, chief marketing officer for KFC franchisor Yum! Restaurants Canada, said the sandwich has been especially popular in Alberta and Manitoba.
"It's just been phenomenal for KFC, our customers and our franchise partners across the country," he said in a release.
Priszm Income Fund, which is the franchisee of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut in Canada, needs all the help it can get after reporting another loss in its third quarter last week.
The company missed financial performance covenants on its loans in the most recent quarter, and has also run into trouble renewing franchise licences for 75 of its restaurants.
To scrounge up liquidity, Priszm is considering selling off some of its restaurants.
The Double Down was first introduced in the United States in April and sold more than 10 million sandwiches in a month.
(National Post)
A 4th QB In Town
The Saskatchewan Roughrider announced today they have signed import quarterback Noah Shepard and non-import defensive back Ludovic Kashindi to the practice roster. Financial details of the signings were not released.
Shepard (6’2 – 223 lbs) spent a portion of the 2010 season with the Green Bay Packers after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. The 23-year-old was a four-year starter at South Dakota where he finished his career as the most decorated passer in Coyotes history with school records in passing yards (8,936), passing touchdowns (77) and total offense (11,133). His 36 rushing touchdowns ranks second in school history.
Kashindi (5’10 – 176 lbs) was most recently released from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after signing with the team as a free agent earlier this year. Despite being highly ranked heading into the 2010 CFL Canadian Draft, the Sherbrooke product went undrafted due to an achilles injury sustained while training in the off-season. In his senior season at Sherbrooke, he tallied 19 defensive tackles and was an East-West Bowl selection.
Shepard (6’2 – 223 lbs) spent a portion of the 2010 season with the Green Bay Packers after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. The 23-year-old was a four-year starter at South Dakota where he finished his career as the most decorated passer in Coyotes history with school records in passing yards (8,936), passing touchdowns (77) and total offense (11,133). His 36 rushing touchdowns ranks second in school history.
Kashindi (5’10 – 176 lbs) was most recently released from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after signing with the team as a free agent earlier this year. Despite being highly ranked heading into the 2010 CFL Canadian Draft, the Sherbrooke product went undrafted due to an achilles injury sustained while training in the off-season. In his senior season at Sherbrooke, he tallied 19 defensive tackles and was an East-West Bowl selection.
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