Ho Ho Ho...ly crap!

Apparently Santa needs to keep his medicine cabinet locked!

Forget about Rudolph, this is the guy I wouldn't want joining in any reindeer games!

Locker Talk lineup for December 14

Here's the lineup for this week's show, airing tonight at 9 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. on Access channel 7.

Locker Talk Guests for December 14/10
Co-Host: Mitchell Blair

1. An update on preparations for the 2011 World Men’s Curling Championships in Regina. Guest: Derek Boe (Event Chair).

2. The Campbell Tartans celebrate a city championship in senior boys large schools volleyball. Guests: Calvin Toffan (Head Coach), Andrew Nelson & Jakaeden Frizzell (Players).

3. The University of Regina cheerleading team celebrates a gold medal performance at nationals. Guest: Thomas Rath (Head Coach).

4. A review of the first half of the athletic season at the University of Regina, and a look ahead to 2011. Guest: Dick White (U of R Athletic Director).

5. A Regina native celebrates a second straight Grey Cup championship. Guest: Paul Woldu (Montreal Alouettes defensive back).

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

Monday musings

It's Monday. Things can only get better!

• I suspect the collapsed roof in Minnesota will at least prevent anyone from pitching a "bubble" roof as a compromise in the debate over a new stadium for Regina. Yikes!
• It's very, very fortunate that no one was hurt when the roof collapsed at the Metrodome this weekend.
• So the Giants and Vikings will play in Detroit tonight. It's a rare opportunity to watch two NFL teams at the same time in Motown.
• Yes, I realize the Lions beat the Packers yesterday. Shut up.
• The Toronto Maple Leafs still stink, but at least they have bragging rights over the Habs until the teams meet again on February 12th.
• With Carter Ashton gone, who will be the next Regina Pat to be dealt as part of the rebuilding project? Probably Brandon Davidson, but I'm thinking Thomas Frazee might also be attractive if a team is looking to upgrade a 20-year old roster spot.
• Georges St-Pierre made Josh Koscheck's face into his personal punching bag on Saturday night. Koscheck looked like Sylvester Stallone in the first Rocky movie ("Cut me, Mick!") after the fight.
• Did you see the yahoo fan at the Bell Centre try to get at Koscheck on his way to the octagon? I'm guessing security laid a serious beat down on that clown.
• Is this the week the Riders announce their new head coach? I suspect it might be.
• The J-man's basketball team finally won a game on the weekend! I have to commend the coaching staff on the job they've done with these kids. They're finally starting to look like a team.
• The presents are all wrapped, the cards should have all arrived at their destinations by now. Bring on Christmas, I think I'm ready!
  

Goodbye to a Bud

I was saddened to read this morning about the sudden passing of Mark (Bud) Budinski of Regina. Bud was a regular guest on my Access sports show, in his role as Commissioner of the Regina youth touch football (TRY) league. He was also in charge of programming at the Regina Court and Fitness Club, and always greeted folks warmly at the old court club.

Rest in peace Bud, you'll be missed!

Friday thoughts

The things I think about, assuming I think at all:

• Kavis Reed is a CFL head coach? For real? Well, we'll see how that works out for the Edmonton Eskimos.
• I wonder if Paul LaPolice is trying to get Richie Hall to take over his defense in Winnipeg?
• I have a nagging feeling that Doug Berry will be the Riders' new head coach. I'd be very surprised if he isn't.
• Apparently Peyton Manning isn't quite washed up yet! However, the same cannot be said for Randy Moss. When a guy with Hall of Fame credentials is only contributing one catch a game, something isn't kosher.
  
• Anyone checking out the UFC pay-per-view this weekend? I'm not normally a big fan, but I do want to see how Georges St-Pierre does against Josh Koscheck.
  
• My hometown was hit with more than 130 cm of snow this week. It almost makes a Regina winter seem not so bad. Almost.
• I think the Toronto Maple Leafs might actually be getting worse. I didn't think it was possible, but it looks as though it's happening.
  
• Is it safe to say Brian Burke's tenure as Leafs G.M. has been less than an overwhelming success?
• As for the local junior team, the Regina Pats look like they're a long way from being a playoff team, much less a contender.
• When will the Pats start dealing assets? Probably in another week or so.
• We're heading into a deep freeze around here this weekend? Awesome. Looking forward to it.