The following is the Day 13 report from the 2010 Roughrider Training Camp.
ROSTER MOVES
NONE
INJURIES
WR Obed Cetoute (achilles) day to day
WR Aaron Fairooz (foot) indefinitely
LS Jocelyn Frenette (hamstring) day to day
OL Dan Goodspeed (calf) day to day
DB Chris McKenzie (hamstring) day to day
DL Steven Riddick (thigh) day to day
LB Kye Stewart (knee) day to day
DL Shomari Williams (thigh) day to day
PLAYS OF THE DAY
Quarterback Darian Durant was connecting with all his favourite targets including receiver Weston Dressler who made a great catch on a long ball in the end zone. Quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie also found the end zone when he connected with receiver Rob Bagg who made a sliding catch. Linebacker Jerrell Freeman had a picture perfect interception on the defensive side of the ball during today’s session.
TONIGHT
Players will meet with coaches and continue preparing for their second pre-season game.
TOMORROW
Players and coaches will travel to Calgary for their pre-season game against the Stampeders on Sunday.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
How Ya Feelin Hab Fans?
We all know that many Montreal fans crawled out from under their rock to cheer hard for their team in the playoffs. There is no doubt the only reason why the Canadiens got as far as they did was the play of Jaroslav Halak. Without him, the Habs likely wouldn't have got past Washington. It had many wondering, including myself, just where Carey Price would end up. It looks as if he will end up being the starting goalie for the Habs.
When I heard that Halak had been traded to the St. Louis Blues, I went "huh!". When I saw that the Blues gave up no current roster players just prospects, I went "WTF?!". There has to be something more to this that hasn't come out yet, but what. Did Halak demand a trade? As a restricted free agent, did Montreal know someone was going to sign him to an offer sheet they would not match? Is this a case of clearing cap room to get a guy like Evgeni Nabokov? Whatever it is, Montreal hockey fans are some kind of pissed and I really can't blame them.
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Burritos and Coronas all around. How about Mexico beating France at the World Cup? This World Cup is not going the way people thought it would. Argentina and Germany look to be the best teams, but we have a long ways to go.
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After seeing this, its obvious we need more shots of the fans at the World Cup.
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Rider fans are breathing a lot easier knowing Weston Dressler has signed a contract extension. It sounds like this deal is very similar to the one Andy Fantuz had. That being WD7 is more than welcome to seek employment in the NFL at the end of this season, but if it doesn't happen then he comes back. This just in. I like Dressler's chances of being in the NFL a lot more than that of Fantuz's. As I've stated before, Andy is a great talent, but he's not fast enough to be a wideout and he's not big enough to be a tight end in the NFL. Dressler is fast enough to be a Wes Welker type player in the NFL. Enjoy him this year because he might not be back.
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The Lakers beat the Celtics to win the NBA title. Excuse me while I barf! At least it didn't come down to Mr. Petulance hitting a shot at the buzzer. I really thought that was going to happen.
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Why was Magic Johnson allowed to perform verbal fellatio on the entire Lakers organization at the end of the game? HOLY CRAP! Was Larry Bird ready to do the same thing had the Celtics won. I think not!
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If the Lakers are commemorated on a Wheaties box, should Ron Artest be commemmorated on a Fruit Loops box? Did you see his rather "bizarre" post-game interview. He thanked his psychiatrist. That might be a first!
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Was Phil Mickleson that bad Thursday at the US Open. When does Mike Weir blow up? Where is Tiger anyhoo?
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What's the latest on Brett Favre?
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The rain held off long enough for the Red Sox to club Weyburn 14-9. David Fox and Mitch McDonald each homering for the winners. Those two have been lethal to start the season. Regina is 8-1 on the year. Its about time Regina started noticing this team and supporting this team.
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Speaking of the rain, where is it? Has the forecast failed again? I know this rain sucks, but look at it this way.....it could be snow!
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The ESPN 30 for 30 show on the OJ Simpson bronco chase might be one of the best hours of television I have ever seen. Watch this show if you get a chance!
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As you go into your Friday, I give you this.
Anyone who takes himself too seriously always runs the risk of looking ridiculous; anyone who can consistently laugh at himself does not.
When I heard that Halak had been traded to the St. Louis Blues, I went "huh!". When I saw that the Blues gave up no current roster players just prospects, I went "WTF?!". There has to be something more to this that hasn't come out yet, but what. Did Halak demand a trade? As a restricted free agent, did Montreal know someone was going to sign him to an offer sheet they would not match? Is this a case of clearing cap room to get a guy like Evgeni Nabokov? Whatever it is, Montreal hockey fans are some kind of pissed and I really can't blame them.
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Burritos and Coronas all around. How about Mexico beating France at the World Cup? This World Cup is not going the way people thought it would. Argentina and Germany look to be the best teams, but we have a long ways to go.
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After seeing this, its obvious we need more shots of the fans at the World Cup.
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Rider fans are breathing a lot easier knowing Weston Dressler has signed a contract extension. It sounds like this deal is very similar to the one Andy Fantuz had. That being WD7 is more than welcome to seek employment in the NFL at the end of this season, but if it doesn't happen then he comes back. This just in. I like Dressler's chances of being in the NFL a lot more than that of Fantuz's. As I've stated before, Andy is a great talent, but he's not fast enough to be a wideout and he's not big enough to be a tight end in the NFL. Dressler is fast enough to be a Wes Welker type player in the NFL. Enjoy him this year because he might not be back.
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The Lakers beat the Celtics to win the NBA title. Excuse me while I barf! At least it didn't come down to Mr. Petulance hitting a shot at the buzzer. I really thought that was going to happen.
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Why was Magic Johnson allowed to perform verbal fellatio on the entire Lakers organization at the end of the game? HOLY CRAP! Was Larry Bird ready to do the same thing had the Celtics won. I think not!
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If the Lakers are commemorated on a Wheaties box, should Ron Artest be commemmorated on a Fruit Loops box? Did you see his rather "bizarre" post-game interview. He thanked his psychiatrist. That might be a first!
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Was Phil Mickleson that bad Thursday at the US Open. When does Mike Weir blow up? Where is Tiger anyhoo?
-----
What's the latest on Brett Favre?
----
The rain held off long enough for the Red Sox to club Weyburn 14-9. David Fox and Mitch McDonald each homering for the winners. Those two have been lethal to start the season. Regina is 8-1 on the year. Its about time Regina started noticing this team and supporting this team.
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Speaking of the rain, where is it? Has the forecast failed again? I know this rain sucks, but look at it this way.....it could be snow!
----
The ESPN 30 for 30 show on the OJ Simpson bronco chase might be one of the best hours of television I have ever seen. Watch this show if you get a chance!
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As you go into your Friday, I give you this.
Anyone who takes himself too seriously always runs the risk of looking ridiculous; anyone who can consistently laugh at himself does not.
2010 Plaza Of Honor Inductees
Today the Saskatchewan Roughrider Plaza of Honor Committee announced the 1966, 1989 and 2007 Grey Cup championship Rider teams will be inducted into the Plaza of Honor.
Besides being Saskatchewan’s most prestigious sporting dinner, the Plaza of Honor Dinner has contributed over $5.7 million to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club.
The Plaza of Honor Dinner presented by SaskTel has inducted 107 individuals and now three teams who have made major contributions to the proud tradition of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club. The cairn honouring the Plaza of Honor Inductees is situated outside the main gates on the west side of Mosaic Stadium.
This year’s dinner is set for Friday, October 15th at the Queensbury Centre at Evraz Place. For information on tickets or corporate tables, contact the Saskatchewan Roughrider Ticket Office at 1-888-474-3377 – option 3 or any committee member.
Besides being Saskatchewan’s most prestigious sporting dinner, the Plaza of Honor Dinner has contributed over $5.7 million to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club.
The Plaza of Honor Dinner presented by SaskTel has inducted 107 individuals and now three teams who have made major contributions to the proud tradition of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club. The cairn honouring the Plaza of Honor Inductees is situated outside the main gates on the west side of Mosaic Stadium.
This year’s dinner is set for Friday, October 15th at the Queensbury Centre at Evraz Place. For information on tickets or corporate tables, contact the Saskatchewan Roughrider Ticket Office at 1-888-474-3377 – option 3 or any committee member.
Habs Playoff Hero Feeling Blue
I don't really understand this one, but the Habs have traded goaltender Jaroslav Halak to St. Louis. Somewhere Carey Price is smiling. Here is the release from the Blues organization.
– St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Thursday the club has acquired goaltender Jaroslav Halak from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Lars Eller and Ian Schultz.
“Jaroslav’s play in this year’s regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs was remarkable,” said Davidson. “He has had very impressive numbers in the NHL and we are thrilled that he will be wearing the Bluenote for us.”
Halak, 25, was 26-13-5 in 2009-10 for Montreal and ranked 4th in the NHL in save percentage (.940), 9th in goals against average (2.40) and was tied for 5th with five shutouts. In his 26 wins this season he had a GAA of 1.68 and a save % of .948. He was 4-2-0 vs. the Western Conference with a GAA of 2.19 and a .928 save %. The 2009-10 “Molson Cup” winner as team MVP was 44-27-6 over the last two seasons in Montreal with a save percentage of .924 and GAA of 2.59.
In the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he took the Canadiens to the Conference Finals by winning two Game Sevens and eliminating Washington and Pittsburgh. He was the talk of the playoffs at one point when he won three straight games and eliminated the Capitals in Round One by stopping 131 of 134 shots, which included his stellar 53 of 54 shots saved in Game Five.
The 5’11”, 182 lb. Bratislava, Slovakia native was originally drafted by Montreal in the 9th round (271st overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Eller, 21, played in seven games for the Blues in 2009-10, scoring two goals and played 70 games for Peoria and recorded 57 points (18g, 39a). He was the 13th overall in pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Schultz, 20, played the last four seasons for the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League. He recorded 55 points (24g, 31a) last season. He was the 87th overall pick (3rd round) by the Blues in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
– St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Thursday the club has acquired goaltender Jaroslav Halak from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Lars Eller and Ian Schultz.
“Jaroslav’s play in this year’s regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs was remarkable,” said Davidson. “He has had very impressive numbers in the NHL and we are thrilled that he will be wearing the Bluenote for us.”
Halak, 25, was 26-13-5 in 2009-10 for Montreal and ranked 4th in the NHL in save percentage (.940), 9th in goals against average (2.40) and was tied for 5th with five shutouts. In his 26 wins this season he had a GAA of 1.68 and a save % of .948. He was 4-2-0 vs. the Western Conference with a GAA of 2.19 and a .928 save %. The 2009-10 “Molson Cup” winner as team MVP was 44-27-6 over the last two seasons in Montreal with a save percentage of .924 and GAA of 2.59.
In the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he took the Canadiens to the Conference Finals by winning two Game Sevens and eliminating Washington and Pittsburgh. He was the talk of the playoffs at one point when he won three straight games and eliminated the Capitals in Round One by stopping 131 of 134 shots, which included his stellar 53 of 54 shots saved in Game Five.
The 5’11”, 182 lb. Bratislava, Slovakia native was originally drafted by Montreal in the 9th round (271st overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Eller, 21, played in seven games for the Blues in 2009-10, scoring two goals and played 70 games for Peoria and recorded 57 points (18g, 39a). He was the 13th overall in pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Schultz, 20, played the last four seasons for the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League. He recorded 55 points (24g, 31a) last season. He was the 87th overall pick (3rd round) by the Blues in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
A Bizarre World Cup Related Death
JOHANNESBURG -- Police say a South African man who wanted to watch a World Cup match instead of a religious program was beaten to death by his family in the northeastern part of the country.
David Makoeya, a 61-year-old man from the small village of Makweya, Limpopo province, fought with his wife and two children for the remote control on Sunday because he wanted to watch Germany play Australia in the World Cup. The others, however, wanted to watch a gospel show.
"He said, 'No, I want to watch soccer,'" police spokesman Mothemane Malefo said Thursday. "That is when the argument came about.
"In that argument, they started assaulting him."
Malefo said Makoeya got up to change the channel by hand after being refused the remote control and was attacked by his 68-year-old wife Francina and two children, 36-year-old son Collin and 23-year-old daughter Lebogang.
Malefo said he was not sure what the family used to kill Makoeya.
"It appears they banged his head against the wall," Malefo said. "They phoned the police only after he was badly injured, but by the time the police arrived the man was already dead."
All three were arrested Sunday night, but Lebogang was released on $200 bail Tuesday, Malefo said. The other two are still being held in custody.
Malefo said the mother and son will reappear in the local Seshego Magistrates Court on July 27.
"He was always a happy man, never violent," Makoeya's nieces, Miriam and Anna, told the Daily Sun newspaper. "On Saturday, we saw him the last time at a funeral."
The World Cup, being played in Africa for the first time, started Friday and runs through July 11. Although most the tickets for the 64-game tournament have been sold, many in South Africa are too poor to attend matches.
David Makoeya, a 61-year-old man from the small village of Makweya, Limpopo province, fought with his wife and two children for the remote control on Sunday because he wanted to watch Germany play Australia in the World Cup. The others, however, wanted to watch a gospel show.
"He said, 'No, I want to watch soccer,'" police spokesman Mothemane Malefo said Thursday. "That is when the argument came about.
"In that argument, they started assaulting him."
Malefo said Makoeya got up to change the channel by hand after being refused the remote control and was attacked by his 68-year-old wife Francina and two children, 36-year-old son Collin and 23-year-old daughter Lebogang.
Malefo said he was not sure what the family used to kill Makoeya.
"It appears they banged his head against the wall," Malefo said. "They phoned the police only after he was badly injured, but by the time the police arrived the man was already dead."
All three were arrested Sunday night, but Lebogang was released on $200 bail Tuesday, Malefo said. The other two are still being held in custody.
Malefo said the mother and son will reappear in the local Seshego Magistrates Court on July 27.
"He was always a happy man, never violent," Makoeya's nieces, Miriam and Anna, told the Daily Sun newspaper. "On Saturday, we saw him the last time at a funeral."
The World Cup, being played in Africa for the first time, started Friday and runs through July 11. Although most the tickets for the 64-game tournament have been sold, many in South Africa are too poor to attend matches.
Dressler Signs Contract Extension
Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that import wide receiver Weston Dressler has signed an extension with the team. Financial details of the signing were not released.
Dressler is in his third season with the Riders after originally signing as a free agent in May, 2008. In 29 regular season games, he has tallied 118 receptions for 2,069 yards and ten touchdowns. In addition he’s added 30 kick returns for 617 yards and 50 punt returns for 496 yards.
In his rookie season with the team, the North Dakota product earned the title of the CFL Most Outstanding Rookie after making 56 receptions for 1,128 yards and six touchdowns.
Dressler was entering his option year with the Roughriders.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
This Won't Make Me Popular
There has been a lot of talk surrounding CFL quarterbacks. TSN’s Matt Dunigan certainly didn’t do himself any favours in Saskatchewan by placing Darian Durant 4th amongst Western Division teams. Are you kidding me? Matt has obviously been sniffing the kerosene too much when firing up the old BBQ!
That being said, I am going to rank the quarterbacks 1-10. Yes, a couple of backups will make this list. Leading the way is Anthony Calvillo. What can’t you say about the Montreal quarterback. He isn’t aging any. He just gets better and better and he goes into 2010 as the league’s MVP over the past two seasons. He is one of the best quarterbacks the CFL has ever seen.
2) Henry Burris. I told you I wouldn’t be popular with this blog posting. Say what you will about the Calgary quarterback, but he gets the job done more often than not. Rider fans still hate him for what he did many years ago, but many others respect him because they know what he can do. The Stampeders fortunes rest on Henry’s right arm.
3) Darian Durant. How can I put Durant behind Burris after the way both played last year. Its simple. Burris has proven himself in this league. Durant only has one season under his belt. I think Darian has all the tools to be the CFL’s best quarterback one day, but that time is not now. Perhaps it will be in late November. With the offence he has, Durant should be able to have a better 2010 than he did a 2009 and considering what he did last year, that will be something.
4) Kevin Glenn. The Hamilton quarterback isn’t flashy. The Hamilton quarterback isn’t dynamic. What the Hamilton quarterback is is efficient. Glenn knows what is needed to succeed. I think this might be the year that Montreal gets challenged for first in the East and Glenn will be a big reason why. Why did Winnipeg get rid of him again?
5) Casey Printers. The former CFL MVP showed forms of the quarterback that was the best player in the league a few years ago. After going to the NFL, it took some time for Casey to re-establish himself. He didn’t have the necessary weapons in Hamilton to succeed, but with Geroy Simon and Paris Jackson as targets, he is showing himself to be the Printers of old. Those discounting B.C this year might be in for a shock.
6) Jarious Jackson. Am I the only guy surprised that Jackson is not wearing double blue and playing in Toronto? I really thought it was a given that Jackson would be starting in Toronto and not backing up in B.C. While arm strength doesn’t mean everything in the CFL, Jackson may have the best arm amongst all the QB’s in the league.
7) Ricky Ray. The Edmonton quarterback is in the twilight of his career. While he still has the accuracy, I think he has lost some arm strength. He used to throw the best long ball in the league, but not anymore. Ray needs to have a strong 2010 or it may be time for the Jared Zabransky era to begin.
8) Buck Pierce. If this list was for toughest quarterbacks, Pierce would top the list. When he is on, he is on. Buck’s biggest problem is his health. He could end up like Dunigan and Dickenson. Concussions have gotten the best of him, but Pierce isn’t changing his style any. Winnipeg fans will cringe when he gets hit knowing that next hit could be his last one.
9) Quinton Porter. At one time it looked like the Boston College product was going to get the keys to the Tiger-Cats engine. However, Kevin Glenn came along meaning Porter has to sit and watch. While Glenn is efficient, there might be no better guy coming out of the pen than Porter.
10) Dalton Bell. He’s the best of a bad lot in Toronto and when you’re basically still a rookie, that’s not saying much,
Who are your top 10? Lemme know!
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What an honour to be in the Sportscage Wednesday with a living legend and no I'm not talking about Pedersen. In the second hour of the show, we were treated to a visit by the great George Reed. Its not the first time I have spoken face-to-face with George, but when you get a chance to interact with Saskatchewan football royalty you cherish it. During the show, we had a few texts from people who said they never had the chance to see George play, but they knew what type of man he was. That's mom and dad doing their due diligence by telling their kids about the greatness #34 was and still is.
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There are days you don't forget. June 17 is one of them. Do you remember where you were June 17, 1994. Chances are you don't until I tell you it was on that date that OJ Simpson was involved in the famous chase with the White Bronco. Was that really 16years ago?
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I should have worn my Switzerland jersey to work yesterday. I may have to for their second game. Rod said during the Sportscage he can't stand the vuvuzuelas when he watches on TV. Others said the same thing. It doesn't bother me one bit.
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Is there any chance that the forecast could be wrong? It is so many other times.
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The US Open starts today. Is Tiger still the story? Only if he is contending please.
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The Riders plaza of honor inductees are announced today. How about teams instead of players this year? I can think of three teams that would be great additions.
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Paul Henderson says he shouldn't be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Sorry Paul, I disagree. You scored the biggest goal in Canadian hockey history and for that you should be enshrined in the Hall. How much different would hockey be in our country had Henderson not scored that dramatic goal in 1972. I was only six at the time, but I still remember being in a front of a TV for that series. I've seen all eight games in later years. It wasn't good hockey compared to what we see now, but back then it was great and its something that truly united our country over the span of that series.
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TSN's Darren Dreger says the Oilers are listening to trade offers for the number one overall pick. If Steve Tambellini f's this up and doesn't take Taylor Hall, I will be some kind of pissed. Meanwhile, word is the Flyers may want to peddle Jeff Carter. He would look good in Oiler colours. Would the Flyers want Horcoff in return? How about Patrick O'Sullivan?
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Did anyone hear "Scruffy" with Bill Toffan on the WOLF Wednesday afternoon. It would seem as if a lot of people did. If only someone else would have made an appearance. Ahhh maybe that's coming.
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Stay dry!
That being said, I am going to rank the quarterbacks 1-10. Yes, a couple of backups will make this list. Leading the way is Anthony Calvillo. What can’t you say about the Montreal quarterback. He isn’t aging any. He just gets better and better and he goes into 2010 as the league’s MVP over the past two seasons. He is one of the best quarterbacks the CFL has ever seen.
2) Henry Burris. I told you I wouldn’t be popular with this blog posting. Say what you will about the Calgary quarterback, but he gets the job done more often than not. Rider fans still hate him for what he did many years ago, but many others respect him because they know what he can do. The Stampeders fortunes rest on Henry’s right arm.
3) Darian Durant. How can I put Durant behind Burris after the way both played last year. Its simple. Burris has proven himself in this league. Durant only has one season under his belt. I think Darian has all the tools to be the CFL’s best quarterback one day, but that time is not now. Perhaps it will be in late November. With the offence he has, Durant should be able to have a better 2010 than he did a 2009 and considering what he did last year, that will be something.
4) Kevin Glenn. The Hamilton quarterback isn’t flashy. The Hamilton quarterback isn’t dynamic. What the Hamilton quarterback is is efficient. Glenn knows what is needed to succeed. I think this might be the year that Montreal gets challenged for first in the East and Glenn will be a big reason why. Why did Winnipeg get rid of him again?
5) Casey Printers. The former CFL MVP showed forms of the quarterback that was the best player in the league a few years ago. After going to the NFL, it took some time for Casey to re-establish himself. He didn’t have the necessary weapons in Hamilton to succeed, but with Geroy Simon and Paris Jackson as targets, he is showing himself to be the Printers of old. Those discounting B.C this year might be in for a shock.
6) Jarious Jackson. Am I the only guy surprised that Jackson is not wearing double blue and playing in Toronto? I really thought it was a given that Jackson would be starting in Toronto and not backing up in B.C. While arm strength doesn’t mean everything in the CFL, Jackson may have the best arm amongst all the QB’s in the league.
7) Ricky Ray. The Edmonton quarterback is in the twilight of his career. While he still has the accuracy, I think he has lost some arm strength. He used to throw the best long ball in the league, but not anymore. Ray needs to have a strong 2010 or it may be time for the Jared Zabransky era to begin.
8) Buck Pierce. If this list was for toughest quarterbacks, Pierce would top the list. When he is on, he is on. Buck’s biggest problem is his health. He could end up like Dunigan and Dickenson. Concussions have gotten the best of him, but Pierce isn’t changing his style any. Winnipeg fans will cringe when he gets hit knowing that next hit could be his last one.
9) Quinton Porter. At one time it looked like the Boston College product was going to get the keys to the Tiger-Cats engine. However, Kevin Glenn came along meaning Porter has to sit and watch. While Glenn is efficient, there might be no better guy coming out of the pen than Porter.
10) Dalton Bell. He’s the best of a bad lot in Toronto and when you’re basically still a rookie, that’s not saying much,
Who are your top 10? Lemme know!
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What an honour to be in the Sportscage Wednesday with a living legend and no I'm not talking about Pedersen. In the second hour of the show, we were treated to a visit by the great George Reed. Its not the first time I have spoken face-to-face with George, but when you get a chance to interact with Saskatchewan football royalty you cherish it. During the show, we had a few texts from people who said they never had the chance to see George play, but they knew what type of man he was. That's mom and dad doing their due diligence by telling their kids about the greatness #34 was and still is.
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There are days you don't forget. June 17 is one of them. Do you remember where you were June 17, 1994. Chances are you don't until I tell you it was on that date that OJ Simpson was involved in the famous chase with the White Bronco. Was that really 16years ago?
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I should have worn my Switzerland jersey to work yesterday. I may have to for their second game. Rod said during the Sportscage he can't stand the vuvuzuelas when he watches on TV. Others said the same thing. It doesn't bother me one bit.
-----
Is there any chance that the forecast could be wrong? It is so many other times.
----
The US Open starts today. Is Tiger still the story? Only if he is contending please.
-----
The Riders plaza of honor inductees are announced today. How about teams instead of players this year? I can think of three teams that would be great additions.
-----
Paul Henderson says he shouldn't be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Sorry Paul, I disagree. You scored the biggest goal in Canadian hockey history and for that you should be enshrined in the Hall. How much different would hockey be in our country had Henderson not scored that dramatic goal in 1972. I was only six at the time, but I still remember being in a front of a TV for that series. I've seen all eight games in later years. It wasn't good hockey compared to what we see now, but back then it was great and its something that truly united our country over the span of that series.
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TSN's Darren Dreger says the Oilers are listening to trade offers for the number one overall pick. If Steve Tambellini f's this up and doesn't take Taylor Hall, I will be some kind of pissed. Meanwhile, word is the Flyers may want to peddle Jeff Carter. He would look good in Oiler colours. Would the Flyers want Horcoff in return? How about Patrick O'Sullivan?
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Did anyone hear "Scruffy" with Bill Toffan on the WOLF Wednesday afternoon. It would seem as if a lot of people did. If only someone else would have made an appearance. Ahhh maybe that's coming.
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Stay dry!
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