This And That

 

 

 

Just the weekly assorted thoughts running through my muddled mind

 

 

--I'm still basking in the glow of the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl win. The city of Seattle honored the champs Wednesday and it was something else. Around 750-800 thousand fans turned out in either downtown Seattle or at CenturyLink Field or the neighbouring Safeco Field to honor the champs. FOX Seattle did an outstanding job of covering the event from top to bottom and I was riveted. I know our fan base is a passionate one in Saskatchewan. but the "12's" give them a run for their money. I'm just happy to say I'm a part of both.

 

 

 

 

 

--There was a lot of support thrown Jon Ryan's way because of his involvement in the Super Bowl and Regina may have turned into a Seahawks town because of what's happened over the past couple of weeks. You knew the Saskatchewan support would be there for the Regina product because there was a lot of it before he even had the opportunity to play in the game. I will throw this at you though. Considering what has happened in this neck of the woods this month, where would your allegiances lie if Super Bowl 49 had the Seahawks going up against the Kansas City Chiefs. Think about it for a second!

 

--I made my first trip to CenturyLink Field for a game and the Seahawks win the Super Bowl. Could the same thing  happen with the Cubs when I make my first pilgrimage to Wrigley Field. Hmmmmmmm??? Yeah, that's stretchin it!

 

 

--If you heard Tuesday's Sportscage, you heard Ben Hebert go off on the Saskatchewan Curling Association. The lead on the Kevin Martin rink, who is from this fine province of ours, defended the Brock Virtue rink after their actions at the Sask-Tel Tankard final on Sunday in which Virtue was tossed out marking two years in a row a member of the team had been kicked out. I didn't agree with all of what Hebert said like the SCA is out for that rink because two members are from Alberta, but I do agree with him on the SCA being a little too strict. Curling is an emotional game and its not like the curling your mom and dad grew up with. There's a lot on the line now and emotions are going to come out. We see guys "act up" on the ice quite a bit when it comes to broom tossing, swearing and other things. The CCA doesn't kick out guys and girls for acting up, so why should the SCA.  Hebert's best point might have been no one is talking about Steve Laycock winning, but what happened during the game. He's right. Laycock deserves his moment in the sun and he's not getting it.

 

 

--It has come to my attention Paradise Cinemas in northwest Regina has closed down meaning there is now no longer a place in this fine city to do any mini-golfing. This must change!

 

 

--If Regina now has a Swiss Chalet, can we now find a way to get a Hooters, Outback Steakhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fuddruckers and Olive Garden here. That's in no particular order either.

 

 

--Like many of you I am cringing over the tax hike that is being proposed in the budget. This city is growing and its reputation seemingly improves day by day by day. With growth means higher taxes, but 15 percent (7 property tax and 8 water and sewer) is a little too much. I would take 10 and I think a lot of Reginans would as well. That would still be a hit and I know you and I won't be getting a 10 percent raise anytime soon, but that number would be a little more manageable.

 

 --My excitement towards the Olympics is lukewarm. I think that will change once I see our athletes doing their thing. Like many of you, I will be concentrating on how A) the mens hockey team does and B) the Saskatchewan contingent.

 

 

--Henrik Sedin is not going to the Olympics. Who will Daniel spoon with now? Can those two be apart from one another for two weeks? 

 

--If I am Kevin Glenn, I am some kinda pissed right now.

 

--If I am the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, I am some kinda pissed right now. Where do they go now? Is Glenn an option? They did sign Drew Willy to a contract after a trade with the Riders, but if I am a Bombers fan, I am wondering why they just didn't wait for free agency so they could have gotten him for nothing instead of losing Jade Etienne. I don't know if we know how good Etienne can be in this league. Its early, but I think Brendan Taman took Kyle Walters to the woodshed on this one.

 

--Do you think Henry Burris looked at the "talent" in Winnipeg and realized he had better talent to work with in Ottawa.

 

--Does Burris' signing mean Ottawa won't have enough for what seemingly is free agent to be Craig Butler. I had heard the Renegades were ready to make him a big offer. It still might come, but the offer could be reduced because of Hank's pricetag.

 

--I find it interesting Luca Congi asked for his release and there is no indication as to whether or not the Riders will be re-signing Chris Milo. Once again, I have heard the REDBLACKS would like to get their mitts on Milo. Could Luca be returning? Right now, I would say no, but never say never-----especially in the CFL.

 

--I am told the CFL schedule should be in our  hands by this time next week.

 

--With CBS getting the Thursday night football package, what does this mean for "The Big Bang Theory". If CBS can have Kaley Cuoco as their sideline reporter or any part of the broadcast for that matter I'm OK with it. Speaking of which, I knew there was a reason I loved FOX Sports 1's Charissa Thompson....

 

 

Then again, she is a Seattle girl!

 

--Can Stefanie Lawton find a way to beat Rachel Homan this weekend and win the Scotties so that she's Team Canada for the 2015 event in Moose Jaw. Here's hopin!

 

--That's all I got. Have a great weekend!