Locker Talk Lineup for October 29

No tricks, just treats, on this year's Hallowe'en extravaganza! Here's the lineup for this week's show, airing last night at 9:00 and again Saturday at noon - only on Access 7!

Locker Talk Guests for October 29/13
Co-Host: Mitchell Blair


1. The Regina Thunder football club captures the first league championship in franchise history. Next stop, the national final! Guest: Scott MacAulay (Head Coach).

2. A preview of the upcoming curling season, including the pre Olympic trials event in Kitchener in November. Guest: Amber Holland (Executive Director, CurlSask). 

3. A profile of the Extreme Hockey (Regina) Capitals junior B hockey club. Guests: Erik Knudson (Head Coach) & Taylor Frei (Assistant Captain).

4. The O’Neill Titans celebrate a city boys 3A high school soccer championship. Guests: Fitz Bramble (Head Coach), Kyle Gabriel & Jair Giraldo (Titans players).

5. The LeBoldus Golden Suns capture a fifth straight city girls 3A high school soccer championship. Guests: Karlen Herauf (Head Coach), Kristen Tocher & Olivia Bolen (Suns Players).

6. The Blair Necessities. Mitch’s weekly sports commentary. 

Locker Talk Lineup for October 1

Another award-winning episode of Locker Talk hits the airwaves tonight. This week's show features Mitch Blair and Phil Andrews as your genial hosts, as my RMF coaching duties require me to be on the practice field. So, maybe that's even more incentive for you to tune in! The show airs tonight at 9:00 and Saturday at noon. Here's the lineup:


Locker Talk Guests for October 1/13
Host: Mitchell Blair  Co-host: Phil Andrews

1.   A preview of the 2013 Regina Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Guests: Kelly Hamilton, Len Antonini (2013 inductees) & Darrell Davis (Hall of Fame Director). 2.   Locker Talk Sports Plays of the Month. For September. 3.   A Regina author examines the inordinate number of NHL players that our fair province produces. Guest: Darrell Davis (Author, "Fire on Ice: Why Saskatchewan Rules the NHL''). 4.   A profile of the University of Regina women’s hockey team. Guests: Kaitlyn Sherven (forward) & Kendra Finch (Forward). 5.   The Film Room. Locker Talk sports movie reviewer Carlo Palazzo offers his thoughts on another cinematic classic from days gone by. This time: For the Love of the Game. 6.   The Blair Necessities.  Mitch’s weekly sports commentary.

Locker Talk Lineup for September 24

Okay, I'm starting to think this blogging thing and I have run our course! We'll see. In the meantime, here's the lineup for this week's edition of Locker Talk on Access 7. The show airs tonight at 9:00 and Saturday at noon.

Locker Talk Guests for September 24/13 
Co-Host: Mitchell Blair

1.   The Regina Red Sox have tasked former manager Scott Douglas with leading the team back to the top of the WMBL standings in 2014. Guest: Bernie Eiswirth (Red Sox General Manager).  2.   The LeBoldus Golden Suns are trying to win back-to-back city 4A high school football championships. So far, so good. Guests: Blake Anaka (Running Back) & Matt Erichsen (Fullback).   3.   Looking to give your young basketball player an edge on the competition? Send them to the pound. The Doggpound! Guest: Adam Huffman (Owner, Doggpound Basketball Training Academy). 4.  The O’Neill Titans are gunning for a 4th straight city 3A high school football championship. Guests: Yol Piok & Kieran Forsberg (Titans Players).  5.  An introduction to the new hosts of the monthly Fitness File segment on Locker Talk. Guest: Daniel Ince (Personal Trainer) & Michelle Espino (Personal Trainer/Fitness Model). 6.   The Blair Necessities.  Mitch’s weekly sports commentary.

Locker Talk lineup for September 11

Okay, I'll admit I haven't done a stellar job of blogging lately. Life gets in the way sometimes. But, with the launch of a new season of Locker Talk on Access 7 tonight, what better time to jump back into the deep end? So, I humbly present to you the lineup for tonight's season premiere! This instant classic airs tomorrow night at 9 and Sunday at noon. 

Locker Talk Guests for September 11/13 – Season Premiere 
Co-Host: Mitchell Blair 

1. A preview of the upcoming prospects camp put on by the Regina Riot for aspiring female football players. Guests: Darren Fisher (Riot Head Coach) & Marcus Adams (Assistant Coach, Assistant GM). 

2. An update on the 2013 season for the Regina Thunder junior football club. Guests: Will Heward (Thunder receiver) & Brett Selinger (Thunder linebacker).

3. Looking to blow off some steam with some friends/co-workers? Need a spot for a team wind-up? n20 Paintball may be what you’re looking for! Guest: Fergus Earnshaw (Co-owner, n20 Paintball). 

4. Access 7 Sports Plays of the Summer. For July/August.


5. A profile of the University of Regina women’s soccer team, on the heels of the best season in team history. Guests: Molly Glass, Celia Michaud & Shayla Kapila (players).

6. The Blair Necessities. Mitch’s weekly sports commentary. 

Monday Musings

If I clear these thoughts out my head, maybe new ones will move in? Dare to dream!

• The Saskatchewan Roughriders are the greatest 2-0 team in the history of the CFL!
• I know it's been a lean couple of years in these parts, but people really need to cool it on the hyperbole. Yes, the Riders look good. But remember, the CFL season is a marathon, not a sprint.
• Remember, the B.C. Lions were 0-5 a couple of years ago before rebounding to take the Grey Cup.
• Having said (typed) that, the Riders do look good. The defense shut down Calgary in the second half Friday night, and the offense is starting to fire on all cylinders.
• Remember a couple of years ago when the Riders couldn't close out games in the 4th quarter? Now they can, thanks to a rebuilt offensive line and a workhorse running back in Kory Sheets.
• If Sheets continues his torrid pace, does he get a look in the NFL in the offseason? Possibly, but I wouldn't bet on an NFL team wanting to take a chance on a running back who turns 29 in the off-season. There are lots of younger and likely cheaper options down south.
• I'm not saying Sheets doesn't have the ability to play in "the show", I just think time may not be on his side. Which, quite frankly, is great news for the Riders!
• I can see why Saskatchewan Drive at Albert Street is considered Regina's most dangerous intersection. I was very nearly t-boned by a woman in a black Ford Escape who blew through a red light at 10 am on Saturday morning. Scary stuff!
• Jay Livingston must not be having the most enjoyable summer so far. The first-year skipper of the Regina Red Sox is seeing his team's dream of a third straight Western Major Baseball League championship fading quickly. 
• Mind you, the Sox are only 2.5 games off the pace in their division, so it's certainly not a lost cause! If the bats can get hot, and stay that way, a playoff berth is still within reach.
• Anderson Silva, what the hell were you thinking? The former UFC middleweight champ ran into karma - and a stiff left hand from challenger Chris Weidman - while prancing and preening around the octagon Saturday night. And that, boys and girls, is why Silva is now the former champ!