Locker Talk lineup for October 6

Don't forget to catch the rebroadcast of Regina's favourite (ie: only) hour long local sports program tonight at 6 p.m. on Access channel 7. Once again this week I was not available for the taping, so that's probably all the reason you need to tune in!

Locker Talk Guests for Oct 4/11
Hosts: Mitchell Blair & Carlo Palazzo

1. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are limping to the finish line of the CFL season. What’s up with that? Guest: Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post Sports Coordinator). (www.leaderpost.com)

2. Elite Boxing News. Locker Talk’s boxing correspondent Moses Alli takes a look at what‘s happening in local boxing circles this month.

3. A preview of the 2011/12 Prairie Junior (Junior B) ocHhHockey League season for the defending champion Traveland RV (Pilot Butte) Storm. Guests: Chris Lewgood (Head Coach) & Mitch McNish (Storm forward).

4. A profile of the University of Regina cross country team. Guests: Kelly Wiebe, Matt Johnson & Kaytlyn Criddle (Cougars runners).

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

Monday musings

A random collection of random thoughts. How...random.

• The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been outscored 82-8 in their last two games. And with that, the CFL playoffs become next year country.
• I wish there was a ready-made scapegoat (ie: send "insert name here" out of town, and things will be fine!), but the problems run much deeper than a player or two. Or three.
• You ever work somewhere where everyone comes to work, does their thing, and hates every minute of it? That's what the Riders look like right now.
• For whatever reason, it seems the corporate culture of the organization has deteriorated rapidly over the past 12 months.
• On a much brighter note, the RMF Unicorns posted a 36-14 victory to run our latest winning streak to two games.
• We wrap up the regular season Saturday morning. I'm hoping our starting running back is a quick healer!
• Unicorns win. Packers win. Rams and Thunder win. Darn near a perfect football weekend!
• Don't look now, but the Regina Pats have opened the WHL season with four wins in five starts.
• Chad Lang's decision to bring Pat Conacher on board as the head coach is looking borderline brilliant! Mind you, there's a lot of hockey left to be played this season.
• Thanks to the guys at Tri's Dent Care for taking care of the hail damage on my buggy from July. Gotta hate when the Riders and your vehicle get pelted on the same day!
• Is there any chance this weather can continue until the end of the month? Can we put it to a vote?
  

Locker Talk lineup for September 27

My football coaching duties prevented me from attending last night's taping. So, that pretty much guarantees it'll be the best show ever! Once again this week, Locker Talk airs tonight at 9 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. on Access channel 7.

Locker Talk Guests for Sept 27/11
Hosts: Mitchell Blair & Carlo Palazzo

1. The Riffel Royals have established themselves as the team to beat in Regina High School (4A) football this season. Guests: Mason Rossler (Royals running back), Matt Knight (Offensive Lineman) & Tyler Hogan (Assistant Coach – Defense).

2. A preview of the 2011 Regina Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Guests: Darrell Davis (RSHF Director) & Gary Frank (2011 RSHF Inductee).

3. A preview of the 2011/12 minor hockey season for Hockey Regina. Guests: Blair Watson (HRI Executive Director) & Geoff Thachuk (HRI President).

4. A preview of the 2011/12 Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA hockey season for the Regina Rebels. Guests: Doug Folk (Rebels Head Coach) & Nikki Watters-Matthes (Rebels Defenceman).

5. Members of Regina’s kart racing community get set to race at an event in Italy. Guests: Keith Miller & Garret Britton (South Sask Kart Club).

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

Monday musings

Always nice to start the work week with a clean slate, so let's do some cleaning:

• I thought the Riders looked a little flat when they came out of the tunnel for their game against the B.C. Lions Saturday afternoon.
  
• But, I certainly didn't anticipate a 42-5 beat down! Who did?
• So, now the playoffs are a definite long shot for the Riders. Who would have expected that, after trips to three of the past four Grey Cups?
• The RMF Unicorns are gearing up for a rare mid-week matchup against the Razorbacks. We've been fortunate to play almost all of our games on weekends the past couple of years.
• Congrats to the U of Rams for posting their first win of the season, and to the Regina Thunder for running their winning streak to two games.
• A great start for the Regina Pats under new head coach Pat Conacher, as the Pats took both ends of a home-and-home set with Swift Current on the opening weekend of the WHL season.
• I don't think fans expect the Pats to be world beaters this season, but they do expect a competitive, hard-working team. So far, so good!
• Thanks to Carlo Palazzo for filling in for me on Locker Talk the next two weeks. Football coaching responsibilities are keeping me out of the broadcast studio (is that cheering I hear? Ouch).
• I have to admit, a person doesn't usually expect to encounter "roid rage" at Gold's Gym. What a weird experience that was.
• If this weather continues, raking leaves might almost be enjoyable this year. Almost.
• The Detroit Lions and the Buffalo Bills are both 3-0? Is this the NFL's version of bizarro world? Mind you, the Packers are also 3-0, so I have no complaints!
  

Locker Talk lineup for September 20

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 in Regina. Enjoy!

Locker Talk Guests for Sept 20/11
Co-host: Mitchell Blair

1. A profile of the University of Regina women’s soccer team. Guests: Nicole Westcott & Adrianna Bonutti (Cougars players).

2. A profile of the University of Regina women’s softball team. Guests: Mike Smith (Head Coach) & Tory Gillis (Cougars LF).

3. Our Man Carlo. Locker Talk’s resident sports movie reviewer Carlo Palazzo brings us his thoughts on another sports cinema classic. This time: The Fighter.

4. A preview of the 2011/12 curling season, and the Sandra Schmirler Curling Classic. Guest: Amber Holland (Team Canada Skip/SCA Executive Director).

5. A profile of the Campbell Tartans, the defending city and provincial 4A high school football champs. Guests: Evan Johnson (OL) and Ryan Warner (DL).

6. Regina’s resident NFL star Jon Ryan gets his long locks cut for charity. Video courtesy Seattle Seahawks.

7. A look ahead to the 2011/12 Prairie Junior (Junior B) Hockey League season for the Regina Capitals. Guests: Sandor Jerkovits (Head Coach) & Ryan Husband (Capitals forward).

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