Rider DE John Chick was unable to answer questions about his nomination as CFL West Division's Most Outstanding Defensive Player after today's practice because he was absent due to illness. Same story for DT Marcus Adams.
The Leader Post's Ian Hamilton has the full practice recap here:
http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/roughriders/default.aspx
Thursday, November 12, 2009
West Champs to Drop Puck
Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats are proud to have members of the 2009 CFL Western Division Champion, Saskatchewan Roughriders, to drop the puck at tomorrow night’s battle with the Moose Jaw Warriors.
The “Green and White” solidified their first West Division Championship in 33 years this past weekend with a 30-14 win over the Calgary Stampeders. The title gives the Riders a week off to prepare for the Western Final on November 22nd at Mosaic Stadium.
The week off also allows members of the Riders to be at the game tomorrow night to drop the puck, and to sign autographs for the thousands of Pats fans in attendance.
Tomorrow will also mark the second last game for the Pats in November, as Agribition rolls in, and the team sets out for its annual 10 day trip to the Pacific Northwest. Get your tickets now by heading to the Ticketmaster box office on the east side of the Brandt Centre; you can go to www.reginapats.com or by calling 543-7800.
The “Green and White” solidified their first West Division Championship in 33 years this past weekend with a 30-14 win over the Calgary Stampeders. The title gives the Riders a week off to prepare for the Western Final on November 22nd at Mosaic Stadium.
The week off also allows members of the Riders to be at the game tomorrow night to drop the puck, and to sign autographs for the thousands of Pats fans in attendance.
Tomorrow will also mark the second last game for the Pats in November, as Agribition rolls in, and the team sets out for its annual 10 day trip to the Pacific Northwest. Get your tickets now by heading to the Ticketmaster box office on the east side of the Brandt Centre; you can go to www.reginapats.com or by calling 543-7800.
OVER 20,000 TICKETS SOLD TO EASTERN SEMI-FINAL
Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced that 20,118 tickets have been sold to this Sunday's Eastern Semi-Final at Ivor Wynne Stadium as of 4:00 p.m. today."We are thrilled with the way the community has responded this week. We're hopeful that we will see a sold out stadium on Sunday," said President Scott Mitchell.
To purchase tickets, log on to www.Ticats.ca, visit the TigerTown Store at 1 Jarvis Street, or call 905-547-CATS (2287).
CFL Division Nominees
MVP: Joffrey Reynolds / Anthony Calvillo
DEFENSIVE PLAYER: John Chick / Anwar Stewart
CANADIAN: Ricky Foley / Ben Cahoon
SPECIAL TEAMS: Jason Arkagi / Larry Taylor
ROOKIE: Martell Mallett / Jonathan Hefney
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: Ben Archibald / Scott Flory
Huge Weekend For Pats
The Moose Jaw Warriors will make their second visit to the Brandt Centre (7pm puck drop) and this time second place is on the line. The Pats trail their highway one rivals by just four points in the race for second in the East Division. The two will play again 24 hours later at the "Crushed Can" in Moose Jaw Saturday night.
The busy weekend concludes for the Pats in Brandon against the 2010 Memorical Cup host Wheat Kings Sunday evening.
Tuesday night will be the final home game in November for the Blue & White before they embark on a 6 game, 10 day road trip through the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The Edmonton Oil Kings pay a Tuesday visit to the Brandt Centre, with a 7pm puck drop.
Current East Division Standings:
35 - Saskatoon Blades
26 - Moose Jaw Warriors
24 - Brandon Wheat Kings
24 - Swift Current Broncos
22 - Regina Pats
22 - Prince Albert Raiders
Friday, November 13
Moose Jaw Warriors @ Regina Pats
Saturday, November 14
Regina Pats @ Moose Jaw Warriors
Sunday, November 15
Regina Pats @ Brandon Wheat Kings
Tuesday, November 17
Edmonton Oil Kings @ Regina Pats
*All games on 620 CKRM.
Get your tickets now by heading to the Ticketmaster box office on the east side of the Brandt Centre; you can go to www.reginapats.com or by calling 543-7800.
CFL Semifinal Previews
Courtesy The Globe & Mail, CFL.ca
B.C. Lions (8-10) at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (9-9)
The Ticats won both regular-season meetings with the Lions, but those were during the first five weeks of the season, during which B.C. head coach Wally Buono was still sorting out the kinks in his roster.
Hamilton running back DeAndra' Cobb ran for a total of 267 yards in those two games, and he's a key factor on Sunday, against a team whose run defence has struggled most of this season.
An interesting dynamic is that the two starting quarterbacks - Hamilton's Kevin Glenn and B.C.'s Casey Printers - didn't play in either of their team's meetings this season, with Glenn a backup at the time and Printers out of football.
This is Printers's first appearance in Hamilton since the final game of last season, after which the Tiger-Cats released the man they once made one of the game's highest-paid players.
In terms of momentum, the Ticats are on a three-game roll, while the Lions have dropped three in a row.
The Pick: Hamilton
Edmonton Eskimos (9-9) at Calgary Stampeders (10-7-1)
Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Sask Time
Calgary was dominant in three of four meetings with Edmonton this season, taking full advantage of the Eskimos' weakness at defending the pass.
Stamps quarterback Henry Burris averaged more than 375 yards a game against Edmonton, with receiver Jeremaine Copeland grabbing five touchdown catches in the first three meetings.
The Eskimos ended their season on a high note last week, with a dominant performance at Vancouver against a Lions team that was forced to play the second half with its fifth-string quarterback.
Edmonton has worked all season on balancing its attack, and running back Arkee Whitlock has rushed for more than 110 yards in three of his past four games.
The Esks defence has done a decent job containing Stamps tailback Joffrey Reynolds in their meetings so far, but it'll be a long day unless it can get Burris off his game.
The Pick: Calgary
B.C. Lions (8-10) at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (9-9)
The Ticats won both regular-season meetings with the Lions, but those were during the first five weeks of the season, during which B.C. head coach Wally Buono was still sorting out the kinks in his roster.
Hamilton running back DeAndra' Cobb ran for a total of 267 yards in those two games, and he's a key factor on Sunday, against a team whose run defence has struggled most of this season.
An interesting dynamic is that the two starting quarterbacks - Hamilton's Kevin Glenn and B.C.'s Casey Printers - didn't play in either of their team's meetings this season, with Glenn a backup at the time and Printers out of football.
This is Printers's first appearance in Hamilton since the final game of last season, after which the Tiger-Cats released the man they once made one of the game's highest-paid players.
In terms of momentum, the Ticats are on a three-game roll, while the Lions have dropped three in a row.
The Pick: Hamilton
Edmonton Eskimos (9-9) at Calgary Stampeders (10-7-1)
Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Sask Time
Calgary was dominant in three of four meetings with Edmonton this season, taking full advantage of the Eskimos' weakness at defending the pass.
Stamps quarterback Henry Burris averaged more than 375 yards a game against Edmonton, with receiver Jeremaine Copeland grabbing five touchdown catches in the first three meetings.
The Eskimos ended their season on a high note last week, with a dominant performance at Vancouver against a Lions team that was forced to play the second half with its fifth-string quarterback.
Edmonton has worked all season on balancing its attack, and running back Arkee Whitlock has rushed for more than 110 yards in three of his past four games.
The Esks defence has done a decent job containing Stamps tailback Joffrey Reynolds in their meetings so far, but it'll be a long day unless it can get Burris off his game.
The Pick: Calgary
More Photos!
All the latest updates from the Pats, Riders and Cougars are in the posts below. This morning we're going to take you on a fun tour of my "other world", which is Harvard Broadcasting in downtown Regina. Here are some pics off my Blackberry Tour taken this morning:
CKRM morning co-host Jamie Lewis gets to be in the big studio, surrounded by giant windows on the corner of Rose St. and 12th Ave. Jamie's partner Willy Cole is off this week.
Regina's #1 morning show, 104.9 FM. Here's co-host and program director Chris White...
Greg & Lisa and the Lite 92 FM studio......
Our fearless leader in the newsroom, 620 CKRM news director Craig Wallebeck..
The nerve centre, also known as the newsroom. In the foreground is the desk I share with Jayda Mann...
The sweatshop. Errrrr, the bullpen. This is where the music directors, copy writers, traffic people and salesmen hang their hats while at work.
The other half of the Wolf 104.9 FM morning team, Michael Ball a.k.a. "Ballsy".
And there's our splashy entrance. Of course it's dark, it's 5:30 in the morning!Have a great day..
RP
This Week In Cougar Athletics
Cross Country (Men’s CIS Ranking: No. 4) – The Cougars are in final preparations for the CIS Championships this weekend, which will take place at the Fort Henry Hill course in Kingston, Ont. The men’s team has a chance to win the first Canada West championship in program history, as the Cougars enter the weekend as the fourth-ranked team in the country. The U of R will also be sending two women’s runners, as Melissa Petersen and Karissa LePage will compete as individuals. The women’s race will kick off at 1 p.m. local time on Saturday, while the men’s race will start at 1:45 p.m.Women’s Basketball (CIS Ranking: No. 4) – Brittany Read led the Cougars to a two-game weekend sweep over the Lethbridge Pronghorns, giving the U of R an early 2-0 conference record. Read had 25 points and 12 rebounds during the team’s 76-67 win on Friday, then had 18 points and 14 rebounds on Saturday as the Cougars won 75-61. The Cougars will host their home openers this weekend, beginning Friday with a rematch of last year’s national championship final against Simon Fraser and continuing Saturday against Trinity Western.
Men’s Hockey – The Cougars (4-6-0) moved from seventh to fifth in the Canada West standings after sweeping the Lethbridge Pronghorns at home over the weekend, winning by scores of 2-0 and 5-2. After missing the first two months of the season to injury, fourth-year goalie Adam Ward sparkled in net for the Cougars, recording a 37-save shutout on Friday and making 16 more saves in the win on Saturday. This weekend, the Cougars will host Manitoba on Friday and Saturday night at the Communiskate Rink in Emerald Park.
Men’s Basketball – The Cougars (1-1) started off their 2009-10 conference schedule with a weekend split at Lethbridge, winning 81-77 on Friday and dropping a 70-54 decision on Saturday. Sterling Nostedt was the team’s top scorer for the weekend, scoring 25 points over the two games including a career-high and team-leading 16 in the win on Friday. The Cougars will play their home openers this weekend, as they’ll host Simon Fraser on Friday and Trinity Western on Saturday.
Women’s Hockey – The Cougars (1-4-1) return to action this weekend against the Manitoba Bisons, who currently sit in third place in the conference with a 4-2-0 record. The teams, who will be meeting for the first time during the conference schedule, will play on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 at the Communiskate Rink in Emerald Park.
Women’s Volleyball (CIS Ranking: No. 4) – The Cougars jumped up to No. 4 in the CIS rankings after recording road wins over Thompson Rivers on Friday and Saturday. The last time the Cougars were ranked higher in the top ten poll was back in October of 2005, when they held down the No. 3 position. Now 5-1 on the season, the Cougars will have this weekend off before playing their final games before the Christmas break on Nov. 20 and 21 against Alberta.
Men’s Volleyball – The Cougars (0-6) suffered two road losses to Thompson Rivers last weekend, losing in straight sets on both Friday and Saturday in Kamloops, B.C. Jamie Wilkins was solid on the outside for the Cougars, putting down 12 kills with just three errors for a team-leading .360 hitting percentage. The team will have a weekend off before returning to action on Nov. 20 and 21 against No. 3-ranked Alberta (4-2).
Rams Football – The Rams’ season ended on Saturday after being defeated 53-23 by the Saskatchewan Huskies in the Canada West semifinals in Saskatoon. Marc Mueller set U of R playoff records in completions (32) and passing yards (470), but it wasn’t enough to lift the Rams into the Canada West final. Jordan Sisco also had a solid game for the Rams, scoring three touchdowns and catching eight passes for 161 yards.
Men’s Wrestling – The Cougars sent nine wrestlers to the 17th Annual Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open on Saturday, hosted by South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. Kirk Ackerman, who advanced to the consolation quarterfinals at 141 lbs., was the team’s top finisher. The team will return to the Dakotas this weekend for a Thursday dual against Jamestown College and a Friday dual and Saturday tournament at Dakota Wesleyan.
Women’s Wrestling – Four members of the U of R’s women’s wrestling team competed at the Clan International in Surrey, B.C. on Friday. Lisa McKibben was the Cougars’ top finisher, placing sixth at 67 kilograms. The Cougars will be in action next at the Can/Am Meet, scheduled for Nov. 21 in Jamestown, N.D.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday Rider Update
Coach Ken Miller revealed WR Johnny Quinn's season is over due to a torn minuscus and other torn knee ligaments and is facing a nine month rehab. LB Tad Kornegay was at practice, but not in pads as he heals from various bumps and bruises.
Defensive coordinator Gary Etcheverry got some credit for having five players from his "unorthodox" defense named CFL allstars today.
Coach Miller was asked if the team could take another cap hit with nine players named allstars to which he replied "That's someone else's problem!"
Don't miss 620 CKRM's Coaches Show tonight at 6:05 CT live from the Press Box Sports Bar. The guest is Rider offensive line coach Bob Wylie.
The numbers to call are 306-936-6262 or 1-866-767-0620.
Blog Email
"Hi Rod,
Like your blog...keeps me close to the Riders out here on the west coast...yes Hank's a good QB..but he certainly could do without the incessant whining...
Cheers,
Wayne Yee"
Fantuz CFL CDN of the Month
Toronto, ON - Kevin Glenn (offense) , Justin Hickman (defense), Jovon Johnson (special teams) and Andy Fantuz (Canadian) were named the Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Month for October the Canadian Football League announced today.
BMO CHL Week 9 Top 10
1 Drummondville Voltigeurs (18-3-0-1)
2 Windsor Spitfires (16-3-0-3)
3 Tri-City Americans (15-3-0-0)
4 Saint John Sea Dogs (19-4-1-0)
5 Kitchener Rangers (14-3-1-2)
6 Saskatoon Blades (16-3-0-3)
7 Calgary Hitmen (16-6-0-0)
8 Barrie Colts (14-4-0-1)
9 Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (15-4-1-0)
10 Victoriaville Tigres (15-7-0-1)
2 Windsor Spitfires (16-3-0-3)
3 Tri-City Americans (15-3-0-0)
4 Saint John Sea Dogs (19-4-1-0)
5 Kitchener Rangers (14-3-1-2)
6 Saskatoon Blades (16-3-0-3)
7 Calgary Hitmen (16-6-0-0)
8 Barrie Colts (14-4-0-1)
9 Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (15-4-1-0)
10 Victoriaville Tigres (15-7-0-1)
Honourable Mention:
Quebec Remparts (14-4-2-3)
Vancouver Giants (13-6-1-2)
London Knights (13-5-0-1)
CFL All-Stars Announced
West:
Offence
QB Darian Durant SSK
RB Martell Mallett BC
RB Joffrey Reynolds CGY
R Jeremaine Copeland CGY
R Weston Dressler SSK
R Geroy Simon BC
R Fred Stamps EDM
T Ben Archibald CGY
T Calvin Armstrong EDM
G Gene Makowsky SSK
G Dimitri Tsoumpas CGY
C Jeremy O'Day SSK
DEFENCE
DT Aaron Hunt BC
DT Dario Romero EDM
DE Stevie Baggs SSK
DE John Chick SSK
LB Tad Kornegay SSK
LB Sean Lucas SSK
LB Anton McKenzie BC
CB Dwight Anderson CGY
CB Brandon Browner CGY
DB Korey Banks BC
DB Lance Frazier SSK
S Barron Miles BC
SPECIAL TEAMS
K Sandro DeAngelis CGY
P Burke Dales CGY
ST Jason Arakgi BC
EAST:
OFFENCE
QB Anthony Calvillo MTL
RB Avon Cobourne
R Arland Bruce III HAM
R Ben Cahoon MTL
R Jamel Richardson MTL
R Kerry Watkins MTL
T Josh Bourke MTL
T Dan Goodspeed HAM
G Scott Flory MTL
G Brendon LaBatte WPG
C Bryan Chiu MTL
DEFENCE
DT Doug Brown WPG
DT Keron Williams MTL
DE Anwar Stewart MTL
DE John Bowman MTL
LB Chip Cox MTL
LB Markeith Knowlton HAM
LB Jamall Johnson HAM
CB Mark Estelle MTL
CB Jovon Johnson WPG
DB Jonathan Hefney WPG
DB Lenny Walls WPG
S Mathieu Proulx MTL
SPECIAL TEAMS
K Damon Duval MTL
P Damon Duval MTL
ST Larry Taylor MTL
Offence
QB Darian Durant SSK
RB Martell Mallett BC
RB Joffrey Reynolds CGY
R Jeremaine Copeland CGY
R Weston Dressler SSK
R Geroy Simon BC
R Fred Stamps EDM
T Ben Archibald CGY
T Calvin Armstrong EDM
G Gene Makowsky SSK
G Dimitri Tsoumpas CGY
C Jeremy O'Day SSK
DEFENCE
DT Aaron Hunt BC
DT Dario Romero EDM
DE Stevie Baggs SSK
DE John Chick SSK
LB Tad Kornegay SSK
LB Sean Lucas SSK
LB Anton McKenzie BC
CB Dwight Anderson CGY
CB Brandon Browner CGY
DB Korey Banks BC
DB Lance Frazier SSK
S Barron Miles BC
SPECIAL TEAMS
K Sandro DeAngelis CGY
P Burke Dales CGY
ST Jason Arakgi BC
EAST:
OFFENCE
QB Anthony Calvillo MTL
RB Avon Cobourne
R Arland Bruce III HAM
R Ben Cahoon MTL
R Jamel Richardson MTL
R Kerry Watkins MTL
T Josh Bourke MTL
T Dan Goodspeed HAM
G Scott Flory MTL
G Brendon LaBatte WPG
C Bryan Chiu MTL
DEFENCE
DT Doug Brown WPG
DT Keron Williams MTL
DE Anwar Stewart MTL
DE John Bowman MTL
LB Chip Cox MTL
LB Markeith Knowlton HAM
LB Jamall Johnson HAM
CB Mark Estelle MTL
CB Jovon Johnson WPG
DB Jonathan Hefney WPG
DB Lenny Walls WPG
S Mathieu Proulx MTL
SPECIAL TEAMS
K Damon Duval MTL
P Damon Duval MTL
ST Larry Taylor MTL
Kelly To Return
By PAUL FRIESEN, SUN MEDIA
So Lyle Bauer has made it official. The Blue Bomber president/CEO says Mike Kelly, the head coach he hand-picked nearly a year ago, will get another season to turn this team around.
"Mike will be back," Bauer told the Winnipeg Sun yesterday.
Not exactly a news flash, no.
Bauer has been in Kelly's corner through it all: the offensively-challenged start to the '09 season, the clashes with the media and fans, the embarrassing Banjo Bowl loss and subsequent fall to 3-8 and the mini-resurgence that ended abruptly with two humiliating losses and no playoff spot.
Read full article here: http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2009/11/11/11709186-sun.html
So Lyle Bauer has made it official. The Blue Bomber president/CEO says Mike Kelly, the head coach he hand-picked nearly a year ago, will get another season to turn this team around.
"Mike will be back," Bauer told the Winnipeg Sun yesterday.
Not exactly a news flash, no.
Bauer has been in Kelly's corner through it all: the offensively-challenged start to the '09 season, the clashes with the media and fans, the embarrassing Banjo Bowl loss and subsequent fall to 3-8 and the mini-resurgence that ended abruptly with two humiliating losses and no playoff spot.
Read full article here: http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2009/11/11/11709186-sun.html
Pats 4 Cougars 2
REGINA -- The Regina Pats notched their fourth consecutive victory and pulled into a tie for fourth place in the East with Swift Current and P.A. with a 4-2 win over the Prince George Cougars Tuesday night in the Brandt Centre.
Regina got off to a good start, outshooting the Cougars 19-6 in the opening period and goals by Brett Leffler and Matt Strueby put Regina up 2-0 after the opening 20 minutes. Former Pat Dallas Jackson scored on the powerplay for P.G. early in the second to make it 2-1 but Regina's Jordan Weal restored the two goal lead with a powerplay goal of his own and Regina led 3-1 after two periods.
Again the Cougars got to within a goal when Tyler Halladay beat Regina goalie Damien Ketlo 3:32 in, but the Pats' Garrett Mitchell made it 4-2 Regina with a powerplay goal at 7:43. Cougar coach Dean Clark pulled the goalie with over two minutes remaining and they even got a late powerplay courtesy a penalty to Regina's Colten Teubert. However they couldn't cut into the deficit as time ran out.
GAME OVER: Regina 4 Prince George 2
STATS: Regina outshot the Cougars 44-24 while going 2/5 on the powerplay and 4/5 killing penalties. The attendance was 4006.
MOLSON 3-STARS: 1) Weal 2) Stremmel 3) Leffler. Taylor Toyota Hardest Working Pat: Brandon Davidson.
THE RECORDS: Pats improve to 10-9-2, Cougars fall to 3-14-1-1.
UP NEXT: The Pats conclude their five game homestand Friday night at 7:00 against the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Brandt Centre on 620 CKRM (Press Box Sports Bar Pats Pregame Show at 6:35pm). Saturday the Pats visit the Warriors and on Sunday evening the Pats visit the Brandon Wheat Kings.
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