Well that’s one

Yes, I know it was pre-season, but a win is a win. I thought last night’s game shed a bit of light on some of the positions that need to be filled on this team. Ron Robinson will be a starting halfback for the Riders in 07 and I thought that prior to last night, but I think he solidified himself with what sounded like some great play. The other side, however, is still up in the air. Are we set on the d-line? Nope, not yet, but I think we got a little closer to not having to worry about it. Fred Perry seems to be back and ready to rip this year. Watch out Brent Johnson, Fred will be fighting for that sack lead with you again all year. John Chick: who knew? I have said before the linemen cannot really be evaluated until they are hitting a guy with a different colour jersey on. Chick stepped it up last night by the sounds of things. I do not know if we have a solidified starting QB yet. I thought both KJ and Marcus played well and I am sure we will see much more of both next Friday when we will see if someone takes the lead. DD and Tate both played ok too. I really don’t see a clear favourite at the moment, but if forced to pick, I would say DD; again more playing time will bear that out I’m sure. The o-line, much like the D-line, is not set in stone yet but suffice to say I think we should be ok. Tailback could still be an interesting one. Childs had a very good game and Bracey still seems like a keeper. If I was a betting man, I think both will make it and both will get a half on Friday to see what they can do. We need a solidified returner; no one sounded all that great last night, and I wonder if Armstead will be back there on a regular basis. That should be a great battle that we will get to see play out over the next week or so. I realize there are other positions, but these are the ones that stuck out to me, for now anyhow. By the sounds of it, we may have made some pretty solid picks in the draft this year. Carter sounded like he really stood out and McKoy sounds like he will be able to compete. Receiver is not the position you want to play if you’re not comfortable with competition this year is it? Yo Murphy will make this team and be one of the main receivers.

I am looking forward to the first Touchdown Club of the year next Friday. I enjoy doing the show, and Bob, I am sure, will be in fine form. Hope you can tune in. Roundtable was pretty good last night as we came to you live from the 4 Seasons Sports Palace. For those concerned with the fact I let the first caller go on to long, (not that I need to explain but I will), I could not hear the controller back at the station so I assumed we had no other callers. Once I went to commercial, I could hear Adam and away we went. It was my pre-season game too eh : -) A few of the regulars called. Still love to hear some new voices on the other end so don’t be shy, give us a call. I know I have said it before, but I really do appreciate when you take the time to listen, and I hope you enjoy the shows.

Well the yard work is done for the day. Did I mention I hate trimming my hedges, if not now I have. I do not mind doing yard work, to be honest, as it always looks so good afterwards. Then everyone can sit back and appreciate all my hard work.

I had thought of trying to make it up to S’toon tonight for the races but alas we won’t be able to. If you’re in or around Saskatoon, you really should try and get to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway tonight for the Street Stock Invitational. From what I understand there will be a ton of cars, and with that usually comes some really great racing.

Today’s Lyrics
“And every Saturday we work in the yard
Pick up the dog doo
Hope that it's hard (whaf whaf)
Take out the garbage and clean out the garage
My friend's got a Chrysler
I've got a Dodge”

Sorry I did not have anything yesterday. I just thought ‘game day!’ - what else do you need? : -) Have a great day.