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1st Qtr Yorkton area football player Noah Zerr is back in Saskatchewan. The former U of S offensive lineman, who played last year with the Tiger Cats, has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He talks with Ballsy about his return home.   2nd Qtr Former Riders great Dan Farthing is back with the team in his 2nd stint as the club's strength and conditioning coach. Ballsy sits down with his cousin to talk ball and training.    Halftime It's another installment of Train With Tish   3rd Qtr Time to talk with the Riders new OC who also happens to be Ron Lancaster's grand son. It's our chat with Marc Mueller   4th Qtr The Vanier Cup is coming to Regina in 2025 and Ballsy caught up with the U-sports President Pierre Arsenault

1st Qtr The CFL playoffs are in full swing and the Dean of The Edwards School of Business at U of S Keith Willoughby stops by to tell us what his Commodore 64 computer predicts...   2nd Qtr The search for the Saskatchewan Roughriders next Head Coach is underway. Two former Rider quarterbacks Henry Burris and Kerry Joseph are interested.   Half-Time Huddle.....Our health and lifestyle expert Tish Duffy stops by with some more healthy tips.   3rd Qtr The Saskatoon Hilltops are in search of yet another Canadian Bowl title. Defensive Lineman Riece Kack joins Ballsy to talk about his record setting performance in the semi-final game   4th Qtr Brayden Wagg talks about the end of his 8 year career with the University of Regina Rams.

1ST QTR

Ballsy catches up with Seattle Seahawks assistant coach and Riders royalty Kerry Joseph.

2ND QTR

Guelph Head Coach Ryan Sheahan has been a big influence on Riders players like AJ Allen, Kiann Schaffer Baker, Micah Teitz and Mike Edem. Ballsy sits down with Gryphons bench boss.

3RD QTR

Rob Bell is a top ranked sports psychologist who has done seminars at the NFL Combine. He talks to Ballsy about mental toughness. 

4th QTR

Canadian QB Nathan Rourke was the biggest off-season story in the CFL. Ballsy catch up with Rourke after he signed his first NFL deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

 

1st QTR   Ballsy catches up with Zejlko Stefanovic to talk about a big January for the Selects Football Program.   2nd QTR  The Regina NFL YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE is a North American success story and director Mike Thomas checks in to talk about the 2023 season.   3rd QTR   CFL free agency is just over 1 month away and Ballsy goes behind the scenes with player agent Rob Fry.   4th QTR Pending free agent wide receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. talks to Ballsy about winning Grey Cup 109 with the Argos in Regina and his recent workout with the NFL's Patriots.   Extra Point  The South Dakota State Jack Rabbits won the NCAA FCS championship and 2 Regina boys were on the team; former Miller Marauder Ethan Vibert and former Sheldon Williams Spartan Max Polischuk. We had a chance to chat with Polischuk before the title game.

1ST Quarter   Ballsy kicks off the podcast by chatting with legendary broadcaster Chris Cuthbert about his time behind the mic and his thoughts on Grey Cup 109   2nd Quarter   Regina's Mason Nyhus wrapped up a 6 year career as a starting QB for the U of S Huskies. Nyhus sits down with Ballsy prior to the Vanier Cup to talk about disappointment over not being named the Hec Crighton Trophy Winner.   3rd Quarter   U Sports President Pierre Arsenault gives us his thoughts on the Vanier Cup and the awards voting process.   4th Quarter   U of R Rams running back Kyle Borsa talks about his decision to unretire and play 1 more season!   Extra Point   This Gospel According To Ballsy talks focuses on the bogus politics of USports

1ST QUARTER    Ballsy catches up with former U of S Huskies safety Josh Hagerty who is in his 2nd year as a defender with the Toronto Argonauts..   2ND QUARTER    Dave Jackson is on of the great coaches of the Regina Thunder coaching staff. As you'll hear he's proud of the culture they've created.   3RD QUARTER   Ballsy chats with 4th year U of R Rams kicker Aldo Galvin who hails from Mexico City.    4TH QUARTER     If you're looking for a book as a stocking stuffer this Christmas, I suggest The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football," a cross-country search for football's soul: It's written by Tyler Dunne an NFL beat writer from the website golongtd.com

1ST QTR..    The first ever Football Weekend In Saskatchewan was held in Regina recently and Ballsy catches up with podcast sponsor and 3-time Grey Cup Champion Paul Woldu. This guy could be considered a face of this event!   2ND QTR    The U of R Rams will have to play the season without star running back Kyle Borsa after losing him to a knee injury. So, one of the next men up is the athletic bowling ball type Chris Katende. Ballsy catches up with the former Winston Knoll Wolverine.   3RD QTR   Every young football player needs motivation from time to time and Growing The Game with Ballsy has  just what you need in 2-time Super Bowl Champion and original Carolina Panthers defensive back Tyrone Poole.     4TH QTR   Ballsy hosts the Sport Cage on 620 CKRM every afternoon at 4 pm and on that show he's got the local scene covered from sideline to sideline! HIs colleague Blaine Weylund recently caught up with Thunder QB Carter Shewchuk to talk about the great start to the season.   EXTRA POINT   The high school football season is in full swing around the province and we talk with Regina Highschool Athletics' Commish Aaron Anderson 

1ST QTR..    Ballsy is back with another installment and we kick things chatting with grade 11 offensive lineman Kyle Magnien of the Miller Marauders.     2ND QTR    The Regina Thunder is making CJFL history by hiring the first full-time female coach Adrienne Zuck.  Zuck talks to Ballsy about coaching the team's defensive backs.     3RD QTR   This quarter is dedicated to the memory of long time RMF President Kelly Hamilton who recently passed away at the age of 62, after losing a battle with cancer. Ballsy caught up with his lifelong friend Len Antonini.   4TH QTR   During this final stretch we catch up with Regina Football Royalty punter Jon Ryan as he made the CFL wire again when he was traded from Hamilton to Edmonton..   EXTRA POINT   Since it's been a while between installments of the podcast we decided to go longer as Ballsy is in conversation with the 2022 3rd overall pick out of the U of S Nathan Cherry, who is a now a member of the B-C Lions

1st QTR   620 CKRM broadcast it's first ever CFL draft show and Ballsy caught up with Nathan Cherry of the U of S after he was picked 3rd overall by the B-C Lions.   2nd QTR   U of R Rams receiver Riley Boersma was taken in the 8th round of the CFL draft by the hometown Riders. Boersma is proving in camp right now, that it was a great selection. But he predicted  that when speaking with Ballsy.   3rd QTR   Dakota Gawel is a grade 11 RB in Melville that recently turned quite a few heads. Ballsy recently caught up with the emerging star tailback!   4th QTR   The Regina Thunder has a handful of players working out at Rider training camp as TERRITORIAL ATHLETES. Head coach Scott MacAulay talks about that and looks ahead at their upcoming PFC season.

1st QTR   A celebration of female football in Canada is coming to our nation's capital next month and Ballsy catches up with the Executive Director of Football Canada Shannon Donovan to talk about it!   2nd QTR   U of R Rams LB Ryder Varga reflects on his CFL COMBINE experience and discusses with Ballsy his decision to return to school this year!   3rd QTR   Clair Dore is the FIRST EVER FEMALE of the U-18 Team Saskatchewan football squad. She talks to Ballsy about her rise through the coaching ranks to this position.   4th QTR   Former U of R Ram and current Calgary Stampeders Assistant coach Marc Mueller joins the podcast and tells Ballsy what he has learned from Bo Levi  Mitchell plus he gives his thoughts on the naturalization of Americans!

1ST QTR   Ballsy catches up with the newly appointed CEO of U Sports Pierre Arsenault   2nd QTR   One of the best athletes to come out of the Regina High School sports scene in the last 10 years in Charlie Parks from Sheldon Williams Collegiate. Parks talks about why he chose to continue his football career up north!   3rd QTR   It's time to chat with U Sports Football Coach Of The Year, the U of S Huskies Scott Flory. Flory talks about the run to the 2021 Vanier Cup and how proud he is of the 4 players who took part in the recent CFL Combine!   4th QTR   Regina's Josh Hagerty, who played DB for the Huskies, turned heads last summer making the CFL's Toronto Argonauts and in the process earned the nickname "Swagerty." Well now it's his sister's shot to turn heads at the Nationals! Hannah is a track and field star with the U of R and Ballsy asks her who is the best athlete in the Hagerty household?   And a Gospel According To Ballsy you don't want to miss!!!!!

1ST QTR   Some national and international football competitions are coming to Edmonton beginning this summer. Ballsy asks Football Canada President Jim Mullin if Regina or Saskatoon might be on the radar in the near future?   2nd QTR   U of R Rams linebacker Ryder Varga is going to show his stuff at the CFL National Combine. Ballsy preps the engineering student for the interview process!   3rd QTR   The Regina's Thunder's Eric Maximuik is also trying to catch the eye of CFL scouts! The powerful kicker will be in Edmonton for the West Regional Combine. in his final year of CJFL eligibility, Eric tells Ballsy he's excited for a chance to keep his football career going.   4th QTR   What the heck is going on at the U of S? We wrap the podcast up with another GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BALLSY!

1st Qtr. Ballsy catches up with long time Saskatoon Hilltops Head Coach Tom Sargeant as his team continues to battle for PFC supremacy.   2nd Qtr. Wally Buono and his daughter Christie recently put together a Make A Wish experience involving the Riders and Lions. Buono talks about his mindset to help the community.   3rd Qtr. Ballsy chats with new play by play voice of the University of Regina Rams Sean Kleisinger about a historic moment in U Sports Football history.   4th Qtr Saskatchewan football royalty Jon Ryan was recently in Seattle to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Seahawks only Super Bowl trophy. Ryan and Ballsy also talk about the "super couple" Kelce and Swift who are sweeping the NFL.

1st QTR

After a 2-year hiatus because of Covid, the Sask Selects Football Program is back and is in the US competing in San Antonio. Organizer Zeljko Stefanovic points out that they hit the grid-iron bigger and better than ever!

2nd QTR

U OF S Huskies Offensive Lineman Noah Zerr is excited to be one of the top prospects heading into the CFL Combine Evaluations. Ballsy puts Zerr through his "own interview process!"

3rd QTR

The U OF R Rams have long been known as RECEIVER U and Emmett Steadman is hoping to take a big step this year and make his mark with the Boys In The Horns! 

4th QTR

Speaking of the Rams, after a long Covid break 2020 CFL first round pick OL Theren Churchill finally made his debut with the Argos. Churchill talks about his "welcome to the CFL" moment, plus what it was like playing in front of friends and former Ram teammates at Mosaic!

 

BTW don't miss the podcast's spin on the Winter Games!

1st QTR

Podcast sponsor and local football hero Jon Ryan talks about his disappointment over not being re-signed by his hometown Roughriders.

 

2nd QTR

Former Leboldus Golden Suns and Regina Rams star Mitchell Picton  gets the chance to continue his boyhood dream after re-upping with the Saskatchewan Roughriders

 

3rd QTR

Speaking of the Golden Suns, long-time Head Coach John Foord is stepping down and he talks to Ballsy about some of things he's most proud of. 

 

4th QTR

After an extensive coaching search the University of Regina has decided to remove the interim tag and make Mark McConkey the Head Coach. McConkey talks about become the first former U of R Ram to coach the team. 

1st Segment 

The Regina NFL Youth Flag Football League is back and Ballsy talks about that and some of the changes with Director Mike Thomas

2nd Segment

Regina boy and former U of S Huskie Evan Johnson re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on a 2-year deal. The local product is hoping to play in a home Grey Cup plus he has some advice for young football players!

3rd Segment

Rider Nation is full of passionate fans and right at the top of the list is our next guest Regina's Nelson Hackewich. This tech-whiz just created his own versions of CFL uniforms and they look awesome! Ballsy talks to Nelson about that, his first memory of the Riders and how we get young people turned on to the 3 DOWN GAME!

Also, Ballsy goes inside the head of Mr. Peanut and enjoy another installment of 24 SECOND SHOT CLOCK SPORTS!

1ST QTR

It was a memorable season for the Regina Thunder which culminated with Scott MacAulay being named the CJFL Coach Of The Year. Ballsy talks to him about that and the disappointing loss to the Toppers in the playoffs..

2ND QTR

Woldu is the defensive backs coach for the U of S Huskies and he talks with Ballsy about the team's memorable run to the Vanier Cup!

3RD QTR 

Logan Ferland was thrust into a starting role on the Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line. The former Thunder alum was pretty pleased with his efforts in 2021 and Logan talks about what he needs to improve on in 2022!

4TH QTR

Former CFL and NFL receiver Manny Arceneaux gives us his thoughts on the West Final and his thoughts on the Riders receiving group next season!

EXTRA POINT

Time for another Gospel According to Ballsy, as he gives his thoughts on the 2021 football season at the various levels in Saskatchewan. 

1ST QTR 1:40 U of S Huskies QB Mason Nyhus led his team on a last-minute drive to win the Uteck Bowl over hometown Montreal. Ballsy caught up with the former Riffel Royal in the victorious locker-room right after game!   2ND QTR 9:00 The Riders and Ti-Cats are each one win away from repeating the Grey Cup scenario that played out in Regina in 2013. Former receiver and Rider Plaza of Honour Inductee Andy Fantuz suited up for the Tabbies that day! Tuz talks about that game and has some advice for young receivers too!   3RD QTR 18:08 With the VANIER CUP awarded this weekend it's a great time to catch-up with the President of Football Canada and friend of this podcast Jim Mullin.   4TH QTR 29:00 Huskie's workhorse RB Adam Machart scored both touchdowns last weekend in the Uteck Bowl win! Ballsy talks to him about that and the preparations for the team's first Vanier Cup Appearance in 15 seasons!

1ST QTR - 1:40

The U of S Huskies are playing in their 2nd National semi-final in 3 years as they tangle with Montreal in the Uteck Bowl. Ballsy talks with the Dawgs physical DE Riley Pickett. 

 

2ND QTR - 9:00

Ballsy catches up with Marshall Erichsen of the 6 A Provincial Football Champion Miller Marauders as they discuss his memorable senior season and his football future!

 

3RD QTR - 16:10

It's time for another Gospel According to Ballsy as he gives us his thoughts on the state of the 3 DOWN GAME we love here in Canada.

 

4TH QTR - 23:50

After a heartbreaking season, Ballsy and U of R Rams Interim HC Mark McConkey serve up another PICK 6--6 Rams related topics to wrap up the year, including his job status going forward!

 

EXTRA POINT

Zeljko and Deb Stefanovic continue to GROW THE GAME at the grass roots level with their Sask- Selects Football program. The boys are down in Vegas taking part in a tournament and Ballsy catches up with Zeljko to talk about their first trip since the Covid 19 Pandemic.

1ST QTR 1:33

The U of S Huskies have clinched first in the Can West for the first time in 11 seasons. Ballsy talks with their slotback Sam Baker about that, his rocket armed QB Mason Nyhus and how much home field advantage will help in the playoffs!

2ND QTR 16:23

Ballsy catches up with Regina Rams running back Kyle Borsa to discuss the team's devastating season and the fact that he is probably playing in  his final U-Sports football game!

3RD QTR 30:00

The 8-0 Regina Thunder open the playoffs this weekend at home against the Winnipeg Rifles. Ballsy talks with Thunder slotback Isaac Foord about this memorable season, his chemistry with QB Carter Shewchuk and his famous curling brother-in-law Ben Hebert!

4TH QTR 41:45

The city high school football finals go this week in Regina and Saskatoon. Ballsy and his radio colleague Clayton Kroeker of 96.3 Cruz Fm in Saskatoon preview the action!

EXTRA POINT 48:00

Former CFL and NFL receiver Manny Arceneaux stops by with a tip for the young players. THE MANNY SHOW talks about the "50/50" ball.

1ST QTR - 0:45

AT 1-3 The U of R Rams are battling for their playoff lives and Ballsy catches up with their star receiver Riley Boersma.

2ND QTR - 13:00

Ballsy takes you behind the scenes to talk to a keep figure who helps you enjoy the football game---it's Perry Leitner the time clock/down and distance operator. They talk about seeing the game from a different point of view!

3RD QTR - 23:50

In the quarter Ballsy catches up with a familiar face to Rider Nation, it's veteran fullback Spencer Moore of the Montreal Alouettes.

4TH QTR - 35:30

Ballsy wraps up the podcast by speaking to his GTGWB Canadian college football expert "Timmy The Geek" in Davidson to get his thoughts on this weekend's action!

1ST QTR 1:29

Ballsy talks with Sheldon Williams Spartans HC Chris Latimer about the first ever UNITY BOWL with the OKC Buffalos and how this is a great way to GROW THE GAME we love!

2ND QTR 10:25

For the 1st time in 2 yrs the U of R and the U of S meet on the gridiron with a lot at stake and we catch up with Rams assistant coach Dwayne Masson to talk about their heartbreaker last week vs UBC. Plus, Ballsy catches up with CanWest bookie "Timmy The Geek!" 

3RD QTR 19:42

The Regina Thunder rallied for a gutsy OT win over the hometown Edmonton Huskies last weekend to keep their perfect season alive. Head Coach Scott MacAulay talks about that wild finish and the history it made in the process for the franchise. 

4TH QTR 29:38

Dave Thomas of CanWest TV and Ballsy dive deeper in the matchup between the Rams and Huskies and discuss how this huge game might be decided.

1ST QTR 1:09

Each month Growing The Game With Ballsy puts an Indigenous or Metis athlete, coach or builder in the spotlight. Today Ballsy talks with U Of R Rams QB Noah Pelletier about being a role model and what he's thankful for in his sporting life!

2ND QTR 14:45

In this quarter Ball and Paul talk "all things football" as they breakdown the Canada West through 2 weeks, the Regina Thunder's perfect start and Cody Fajardo's error in judgement!

3RD QTR 29:30

As we kick off the 2nd half of the podcast we head to PA for the big annual football matchup "THE CANADIAN TIRE CLASSIC" between Carlton and St. Mary's. Ballsy talks with long-time Marauders' coach Curt Hundeby about the history of this matchup and the great football being played in that city!

4TH QTR 40:00

In another GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BALLSY, Ballsy gets on his "soap box" and gives his thoughts on Cody Fajardo's decision to call out his receivers after the Riders loss in Calgary. 

EXTRA POINT

We go overtime to breakdown WK 2 in Canada West and Ballsy hands out his weekly awards! Plus some details on the long awaited Can West Top 50 show! 

1st Qtr   The PFC Regina Thunder are undefeated in regular season action in over 2 seasons. Coach Scott MacAulay talks about that great accomplishment!   2nd Qtr   Ballsy catches up with former Edmonton Eskimos equipment man, the legendary Dwayne Mandrusiak,  to talk about the death of his friend long time CFL coach Rich Stubler   3rd Qtr   It's a great 2023 both on and off the field for the CFL and the Commissioner Randy Ambrosie chats with Ballsy about the league's uptick in popularity.   4th Qtr   The two-time defending Hardy Cup champion U of S Huskies are excited to hit the field in 2023 and the man behind the program Scott Flory pops by to talk some ball!

1ST QTR 1:20  

Ballsy talks with Regina Victoria's 1st yr DB Sienna Berns about picking up this sport and what she loves most about it. 

2ND QTR 7:55 

U of S Huskies QB Mason Nyhus talks about his role in steadying an offence that begins the season without 3 starting receivers. Nyhus talks about the keys to the Huskies beat UBC in their week 2 matchup...

3RD QTR 15:40 

The U of R Rams blew a 16-0 lead and lost the Bisons in week 1 and Rams LB Cody Peters talks about what they need to do slowdown the Calgary Dinos passing game led by the Philpot brothers. 

4TH QTR 23:00

We will call this the "Ballers" portion of the podcast as Michael Ball talks to his son Ethan about first taste of US College Football. Ethan also tees us up his UND Fighting Hawks big rivalry game versus NDSU and has some great advice for Saskatchewan football players!

EXTRA POINT 31:00

We go extra time as Ballsy breaks down Week one in Canada West and some thoughts on what he says from both Saskatchewan based teams. 

1ST QTR

We catch up with U of S Huskies RB Adam Machart and talk about his team which comes into the season with high expectations. Machart admits the schedule maker doesn't appear to like them.

2ND QTR

The Regina Thunder are all alone in 1st place in the PFC after sweeping a home and home with the Saskatoon Hilltops. It's time to talk with one of the heros from last game Thunder QB Zenon Orobko. 

3RD QTR

Seven months of training comes to a head, as I climb into the ring for my fourth and final time to box my radio colleague Mark Johnston at the Fight For Tomorrow charity event Saturday at the Lonsdale Boxing Club. All money raised goes to support mental health initiatives for young athletes. One of the bouts features Tyler Horvath from Family Plumbing and Heating here in Regina. They also happen to be the MAJOR SPONSOR of the event!

4TH QTR

Ballsy gives his predictions for the upcoming Canada West Football season. 

 

EPISODE 311 | #GTGwithBallsy & latest Installment of #RestoretheRoar. 

 

1ST Half 1:00

Ballsy and Giulio talk about the Lions 3 game winning streak, who's the better 4-2 team right now the Lions or the Riders and is Lucky Whitehead better than Speedy B? 

 

2nd Half 14:45

In the popular #LionsLegends Segment Ballsy takes a trip down memory lane with an underrated former Canadian receiver Ryan Thelwell. Thelwell talks about winning the Grey Cup 3 times, playing college ball at Minnesota and getting a nickname from ESPN's Chris Berman.

1ST QTR

Regina Thunder HC Scott MacAulay talks about his team's thrilling win over the defending champion Saskatoon Hilltops and tees up this weekend's rematch and Mosaic Stadium.  And following a heated off field confrontation, this game is sure to slobber knocker!

 

2ND QTR

We cover the Saskatoon football scene from the high school ranks to junior football and the U of S Huskies. Clayton Kroeker of 96.3 Cruz FM in Saskatoon not only covers the game he coaches High School ball at St. Joe's with the Guardians!

 

3RD QTR

Once a month, this podcast highlights an indigenous athlete, coach or builder. This week we talk with coach Ryan Hall about putting together a football team from 3 reservations.

 

4th QTR

Making his GTG debut is Regina Rams RB coach Dwayne Masson, who has been excelling in the coaching aspect of the sport for over 3 decades.

 

EXTRA POINT

Toronto Argonauts safety Josh Hagerty goes overtime with Ballsy, as the Regina native and former U of S Huskie, talks about returning home to play his 1st pro football game in front of family and friends.

EPISODE 309 | #GTGwithBallsy & latest Installment of #RestoretheRoar. 

 

1ST QTR

Ballsy and Giuilo Caravatta grade the BC Lions position groups through 4 games and talk about ways Ottawa can fix it's offence.

 

2ND QTR

Ballsy catches up with Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead as they talk about his love for exotic animals, being the fastest guy on the field and why he chose to continue his career in BC.

 

3RD QTR

In the #LionsLegends segment we hear from former receiver Manny Arceneaux about playing in the Indoor Football League, where he got his Manny Show confidence and we see if he remembers his first CFL TD.

 

4TH QTR

Giulio returns to close out the show by talking about his love of coaching high school football and his biggest pet peeve when it comes to parent

1ST QTR 1:30

 Mark McConkey talks about his excitement as he gears up for his first appearance as the U of R Rams Head Coach! McConkey also gives us a 2021 preview of his squad which has been given the underdog label this season. 

 2ND QTR 17:27

 Mike Miller of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is the CFL all-time special teams tackle leader....OR IS HE? Former Rider Dan Rashovich says NOT SO FAST!!!

 3RD QTR 30:00

 NFL season is right around the corner and Ballsy has some signs that your team is going to suck, well besides the fact they're named the JETS!

 4TH QTR  31:41

 Dean Kuz has been coaching high school football for 31 years! He talks to Ballsy about his proudest moment at Miller, the art of delegation and what it's like to share a field with a Riders legend!

1ST QTR  

Giulio Caravatta talks about the optimism surrounding the Lions new owner, Rick Campbell's return to Ottawa and the Elks Covid outbreak.

2nd QTR..20:11

Ballsy catches up with Elks colour commentator Dave Campbell to talk about Edmonton's WEEK 3 win over the Lions, the Covid 19 outbreak and what penalties the team might suffer as a result.

3rd QTR 33:40

We begin the 2nd half of this RESTORE THE ROAR installment by talking with former centre Angus Reid in our Lions Legends segment. Reid talks about being a multiple all-star, winning 2

 Grey Cups and lasting for 13 CFL seasons all while being undersized. Reid also talks about being a motivational speaker including a message for your kids!

4TH QTR...57:35

It's another Gospel According to Ballsy in which he sets his sights on 2 CFL QB's for their subpar play, plus he has a question for the amateur football and  women's hockey fans!

 

1ST QUARTER

Recently former Regina Rams coaches Frank McCrystal and Bernie Schmidt were inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame. McCrystal talks to Ballsy about that honour, some of his favourite players and a proud Rams moment! 

2ND QUARTER 18:00

Each month this podcast will highlight an Indigenous player, coach and builder. The first player in the spotlight is Regina Thunder RT Connor Klassen. Klassen talks about his journey from Big River to the PFC and his goals for the 2021 season!

3RD QUARTER 26:05

We kick off the 2nd half with mental performance coach Zak Krysak from Grind Performance. Krysak talks about how student athletes can better deal with anxiety and stress!

4TH QUARTER 36:50

Our athlete of the week is DB Tazmin Smith-Windor. The grade 11 student from PA Carlton High School talks about how his family has a long history with this game and how he plans to build on history with his younger brother Sullivan. 

EXTRA POINT 47:00

We go into extra time to preview the 2021 U of S Huskies football team, a Hardy Cup favourite! 

1ST QUARTER 1:40   We begin this installment of Growing The Game With Ballsy talking with Regina Thunder QB Carter Shewchuk. Shewy talks about being excited yet nervous about starting his first ever game in the PFC. Plus Carter tells us how he manages stress and find out his controversial pump up songs before a game!    2ND  QUARTER  15:15   In this quarter we catch up with the official athletic therapist of GTG Dale Pitura, as we discuss elbow tendinitis, how to treat it, and what Lions QB MIchael Reilly is going through.    3RD QUARTER 24:40   In our Home-Grown Segment for AGT Foods, Ballsy catches up with Holy Cross Crusaders LB Ethan Laing as they chat about how his passion for football and how it's a family love affair. Laing also talks about his expectations for his senior season and plans for post secondary ball!   4TH QUARTER  35:12   It's time for another PICK 6 for Advantage Collision in Saskatoon and PA. Rider Radio analyst Don Hewitt and Ballsy dissect the big win over the Ti-Cats as they talk about 6 keys for the victory. Plus, it's time for our Prisoner of The Moment Power Ranking.

Ballsy is joined once again with BC Lions Commentator Giulio Caravatta for another Installment of #RestoretheRoar. 

1st QTR....0:46

The guys talk about the team's QB situation heading into this game and why Michael Reilly didn't start in week #1 behind centre. Plus Carvatta gives his thoughts on the ridiculous rule surrounding Canadian QB Nathan Rourke.

2nd QTR...25:55

Lions DE JR Tavai talks about a tough opening season loss, getting ready for the Stampeders on a short week and what it takes to be a leader on a young defensive line!

3rd QTR...37:16

We kick off the 2nd half of Restore The Roar by taking a trip down memory lane in our #LionsLegends segment with Paul McCallum. Number 4 talks about the intricacies and head games that come with the art of special teams.

4th QTR 51:36

Ballsy wraps up this installment of #RTR by talking with the quarterback whisperer in BC, SFU assistant Jay Prepchuk who has been holding QB camps for the last 28 years. Prepchuk talks about the work needed to play the position and how it's changed over the years. 

1st Qtr Ballsy chats with Regina Thunder OC Stefan Endsin about the new look defending PFC champions!   2nd Qtr The University of Regina Rams open training camp this month and HC Mark McConkey talks about some the strengths of his team and the challenges for the new look defence.   At The Half we catch up with our Health and Lifestyle Expert Tish Duffy. It's TRAIN WITH TISH.   3rd Qtr The U-18 Canada Cup Football Championship was cancelled because of smoke in Alberta depriving Team Sask of a 4th straight championship. Ballsy caught up with their HC Dwayne Masson   4th Qtr And this podcast gets to the bottom of the decision to cancel the event with Football Canada President Jim Mullin.

1ST QUARTER.. 1:00

Ballsy and Lions radio colour commentator Giulio Caravatta talk about how week 1 will truly be won in the trenches with both teams having new faces on both sides of the line. 

 

2ND QUARTER....22:18

2nd year Lions running back Jamel Lyles talks about going to camp with his second coaching staff in as many seasons. Plus, the Surrey, BC native talks about his love of gardening and how growing fruit like strawberries helps him relieve stress!

 

3RD QUARTER.... 35:14

We kick off the 2nd half of Restore The Roar by taking a trip down memory lane in our Lions Legend segment with Dante Marsh. The former all-star defensive back talks about how he first underestimated the CFL. Plus, number 31 discusses the 2006 and 2011 Grey Cup winning teams and fills us in on his new venture. 

 

4TH QUARTER....50:12

The final quarter focuses on the grassroots of the sport in BC and Canada as Ballsy talks with Football Canada President and BC native Jim Mullin. Mullin tells us about a great Canadian Football Weekend coming up in October!

In Episode 302 of #GTGwithBallsy

 

1ST QUARTER :57

Ballsy kicks off this week's podcast with Regina Thunder LB Carter Stusek, as the 6 year veteran talks about his career in the PFC and gives us tips on how to put long hair in a football helmet.

 

2nd Quarter 9:28

At the time of recording, there were 9 season ending achilles injuries in the CFL including 5 at Riders camp! Ballsy picks the brain of former CFL Athletic Therapist, Dale Pitura, about how this injury happens, how it can be prevented and its impact on a player going forward.

 

3rd Quarter 22:23

Ballsy talks about how to build a winner with Saskatoon Hilltops longtime Assistant Coach Jeff Yausie. And has he ever come to blows with his long time friend and Toppers Head Coach Tom Sargeant?

 

4th Quarter 34:45

Mitch Picton has been turning heads in Riders camp and the receiver stops to talk about staying focused on his goal of making the team. Plus he tells us that he does worry about LOCAL KID DISEASE! What is that you say? Have a listen.

 

EXTRA POINT 45:22

Regina kid and U of S Huskies safety, Josh Hagerty, was a long shot to make the Toronto Argonauts, but he made the active roster! He talks about his move to the "BIG SMOKE" and his feelings about leaving his Saskatoon teammates behind!

 

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BALLSY

Ballsy rants about the CFL ratio's importance and how it needs to be improved in 1 key area. 

EPISODE 301 of #GTGwithBallsy and another installment of #RestoretheRoar is out. Check out this week's line up below.

 

1ST QUARTER

Ballsy and Giulio Carvatta talk about the retooled offensive line and a secondary that will be called upon to anchor the Lions defence. Plus Giulio brings to light just how hard it is to make a CFL roster.

 

2nd QUARTER 20:30

After a season in which he set a CJFL record with 27 TDs in a season, Canadian RB Andrew Pocrnic talks about his journey to BC Lions camp and what he'll have to do to catch the coaching staff's attention.

 

3RD QUARTER 35:30

In the #LionsLegends Segment, we catch up with Canadian Football Hall of Famer Damon Allen as he discusses winning the Grey Cup in his 40's. Plus, Ballsy asks Allen if there's still racism as it relates to the QB position. 

 

4TH QUARTER  47:00

In the #HomeGrown Feature we look at the new expansion franchise in the BCFC, the Prince George Kodiaks. Ballsy talks with Kodiaks President Craig Briere about building a team from the ground up, everything from picking a logo to the 1st head coach. 

Episode 300, YES that’s right Episode 300 of #GTGwithBallsy, is out and it is jam packed!!!

 

1st Quarter 1:10

Regina Thunder Defensive Coordinator Andrew Rumbaugh calls Ballsy and leaves a raw and emotional message about the upcoming PFC season which starts for the Thunder on August 22nd in WPG.

 

2nd Quarter 5:37

The RMF Varsity All Stars are finishing up their two game series with the SMF Varsity All Stars this weekend in Saskatoon. Grade 12 Miller Marauder Running Back Marshall Erichsen talks about his 2 TD performance in game 1 and what his dad, former Ram, Kollin Erichsen, has taught him about the game.

 

3rd Quarter 13:47

In this quarter, Leader Post writer Rob Vanstone stops in the middle of his 100 km bike ride to break down Riders training camp including his thoughts on the stable of Quarterbacks and the revamped Offensive Line. 

 

4th Quarter 36:20

It's time for the 4th quarter stretch, as we head to Winnipeg and see how Regina Rams Running Back Kyle Borsa's legs are holding up early at Bombers camp. Plus Kyle tells us what the biggest eye opener has been so far.

 

Extra Point 44:07

SMF Varsity All Star Head Coach Cody Halseth talks about the big rematch with the RMF All Stars on Saturday in Saskatoon. Halseth thinks his team can overcome a 16 point deficit if they clean up some penalties. Cody also marvels about football talent in Saskatchewan and how far the game has progressed in the last 20 years.

 

GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BALLSY 

Ballsy gives his thoughts on the state of MLB baseball and how Commissioner Rob Manfred continues to screw it up.

 

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In Episode 299 of #GTGwithBallsy, 🏈🏈🏈 we kick things off in the 1st Quarter with Giulio Caravatta about the BC Lions and the wildfires that might pose a risk at training camp in Kamloops. Plus the guys rank the CFL starting QBs and take a look at the Leos special teams.   2nd QUARTER   Ballsy talks to BC Lions rookie QB Nathan Rourke about playing with a chip on his shoulder. We find out if the young gunslinger is proud to be a Canadian QB.   3rd QUARTER   In the #LionsLegend Segment, Ballsy takes a trip down memory lane with former Lions slotback, Jason Clermont. They discuss his welcome to the CFL moment and the time he showed up late for a game!!!   4th QUARTER   In the #Homegrown Segment, Ballsy and University of British Columbia offensive lineman, Theo Benedet, discuss Italian cuisine, his love of rock music, and his personal goals for the 2021 Canada West season.   THE EXTRA POINT   In this installment of #TheExtraPoint, we chat with Canadian actor Fred Ewanuick. He talks about his joy in playing Hank on Corner Gas Animated, plus his love of the BC Lions and the CFL.     GTGwithBallsy is also available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.   INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THIS PODCAST 📢📢📢 - PM GTGwithBallsy for more information.  

In Episode 298 of #GTGwithBallsy we kick things off with Okotoks, Alberta product Nick Wiebe, talking about his decision to leave the Oregon Ducks to join the U of S Huskies. The linebacker tells us why he picked the Dawgs over his hometown Calgary Dinos!

 

2ND QUARTER 10:15

Our Athlete Of The Week is Moose Jaw's Layne Johnson, a grade 12 student with the Central Cyclones. Johnson is happy to be playing in the Moose Jaw Summer League after being away from the game for over a year because of Covid 19! Johnson also discusses grabbing the attention of a number of universities. 

 

3RD QUARTER 16:55

In the third quarter, Ballsy catches up with Riders Global kicker Henry Nell. In this interesting chat Nell talks about following his football dream, literally! Fun Fact: Did you know Henry's first ever game was as a professional?

 

4TH QUARTER 32:05

In another Gospel According to Ballsy, our host gives his thoughts on the farce that is Floyd Mayweather, The Tour De France Crash, and Brendon Labatte's decision to sit out this Riders season!

In Episode 297 of GTG with Ballsy, we have another installment of Restore the Roar. It’s a BIG SHOW and we covered a lot. #GTGwithballsy

 

But first, make sure you FOLLOW and tell your friends about this podcast so we can continue to PROMOTE and GROW this GREAT CANADIAN GAME of OURS.

 

1st Quarter

We kick things off with Giulio Caravatta, discussing Canadian QB'S getting a fair shot, how we get fans back into the stands at BC Place, and how single game day betting might be the financial Hail Mary the BC Lions and CFL needs.

 

2nd Quarter 22:20

Lions Offensive Line Coach Kelly Bates talks about being part Coach and part Counselor when it comes to dealing with the team’s offensive line. Bates also discusses working for new Lions Head Coach Rick Campbell and how much he’s looking to open the season on the road in his home Province of Saskatchewan.

 

3rd Quarter 34:00

Lions Legends Segment 

BC Lions legend Geroy Simon spent his off-season on his own dime helping out at his Alma Mater, The University of  Maryland.  Superman Simon also talks about his desire to be a GM in the near future.  

 

4th Quarter 44:30

UBC Linebacker and Lions 2021 Draft pick Ben Hladik talks about the excitement of being drafted by his hometown team. Hladik also talks about his challenges during the pandemic including staying in football shape and getting married!

 

The Gospel According to Ballsy 53:44

Ballsy gives us his thoughts on Defensive End of the Las Vegas Raiders Carl Nassib becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. 

 

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On Episode 296 of #GTGwithBallsy

We speak with former Regina Ram and Professional Wrestler, Wavell Starr about racism in sports and his quest to help Indigenous athletes. 

 

The Can West Football schedule is out and we get reactions from U of S Huskies Head Coach, Scott Flory as well as Regina Rams Head Coach, Mark McConkey. 

 

Plus we’ve have Saskatoon Grasswoods MP Kevin Waugh, who spearheaded the effort to legalize single game day betting checks in! 

 

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Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina | Mark Greschner Photography | Regina Sports Performance Centre | Advantage Collision Saskatoon/Prince Albert | Hammertime Roofing Saskatoon | Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation | Face First Medical Aesthetics | Double Z Ag Sales | AGT Foods.

This podcast's mandate is still to grow the 3 down game of football in Saskatchewan but we are also expanding the focus nation wide.

 

With that in mind, once a week on GTGwithBallsy , former BC Lions QB and current broadcaster Giulio Caravatta and Ballsy will tackle the stories involving the Lions and the CFL in an installment we are calling RESTORE THE ROAR.

 

Ballsy will also chat with a BC Lions Player, Coach or Front Office Person, promote the sport at the Amateur Level in the #Homegrown Segment and take a walk down memory lane in the #LionsLegends feature.

 

In episode 295 of GTG and the first ever installment of #RTR, we kick things off by chatting with Giullio Caravatta about everything that is BC Lions football.

 

Ballsy speaks to Lions 5th round selection of the 2021 CFL draft, Offensive Lineman Tyler Packer from the U of C Dino's.

 

In the first #RTR #LionsLegends segment we catch up with Canadian Football Hall of Famer and the greatest coach in Lions history, Wally Buono.

 

WE hope you enjoy Restore the Roar & GTGwithBallsy Podcast aimed at keeping the game we all love alive in Canada!

In Episode 294 of #GTGwithBallsy, 🏈🏈🏈 Stamps QB Bo Levi Mitchell is ready to put on pads and "have a F$%kin a blast!".

Plus Riders punter Jon Ryan talks about working on few different punts and how he misses his long snapper Jorgen Hus' butt! 

 

Another sign the CFL is coming back, the revised schedule is out today!

 

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1st Qtr

Ballsy speaks with long-time CFL fan Bobby Dubeau who entered the Guinness World Record Book for attending a game in all nine CFL stadiums in just 15 days!   2nd Qtr Saskatchewan continues to punch above its weight in the sport of football both in the flag and tackle versions. Ballsy chats with Football Saskatchewan's Mike Thomas about the grid-iron success!   3rd Qtr A group of former U of S Huskies, who named themselves the GAMECOCKS, recently won the National Senior Men's Flag Championship in Halifax. Ballsy catches up with former Huskies and Regina Thunder receiver and running back Colton Klassen.   4th Qtr Did you know Growing The Game with Ballsy is into the analytics of sports too?  Keith Willoughby The Dean of The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan fires up his Commodore 64 to do some weekly CFL Simulations.

The CFL announced today that football is back on August 5th!

 

In Episode 293 of GTGwithBallsy we talk with Legendary Sportscaster Don Hewitt about this monumental day.

 

Plus Ballsy talks with Saskatoon's Rodeem Brown, an OL with the U of A Golden Bears.

 

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Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina | Mark Greschner Photography | Regina Sports Performance Centre | Advantage Collision Inc. Saskatoon/Prince Albert | Hammertime Roofing Saskatoon | Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation | Face First Medical Aesthetics | Double Z Ag Sales | AGT Foods Canada. 

In Episode 292 of #GTGwithBallsy, we take a look at the Regina Riot as they back in action and Ballsy speaks with their Head Coach Kris Hadesbeck. 

 

Plus Ballsy goes off brand to talk Regina Red Sox Baseball with their Director of Player Personnel and Coach of the Greek national team Rye Pothakos.

 

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In Episode 291 of the #GTGwithBallsy podcast we talk with the University of Regina Rams Defensive Lineman Tanner Schmekel. 

 

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SPONSORS OF THIS PODCAST 📢📢📢

Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina | Mark Greschner Photography | Regina Sports Performance Centre | Advantage Collision Saskatoon/Prince Albert | Hammertime Roofing Saskatoon | Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation | Face First Medical Aesthetics | Double Z Ag Sales | AGT Foods.

In Episode 290 of Growing the Game with Ballsy, we talk with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies QB, Mason Nyhus, about earning two degrees and learning about patience during a pandemic.    Ballsy also speaks to RMF President Jeff Stusek about the return of spring football this weekend.    What GTG episode would be complete without a Gospel According To Ballsy? #GTGwithBallsy Also available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.

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