Growing The Game with Ballsy: Recent Episodes
Michael Ball
Welcome to Growing The Game With Ballsy, hosted by The Wolf Radio Host, Rider Pre/Post Game Reporter, Provincial Emcee, Voice of the U of R Rams, TV Producer, and Charity Organizer Michael Ball. This podcast is dedicated to growing the sport of football in Canada. On this podcast, you'll find a mix of interviews with young local talent, CFL players, and other important figures in the sporting community.
1st QtrYorkton 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 QtrFormer 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. HalftimeIt's another installment of Train With Tish 3rd QtrTime 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 QtrThe Vanier Cup is coming to Regina in 2025 and Ballsy caught up with the U-sports President Pierre Arsenault
1st QtrThe 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 QtrThe 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 QtrThe 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 QtrBrayden Wagg talks about the end of his 8 year career with the University of Regina Rams.
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 QtrSaskatchewan 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 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 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.
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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.
1st Qtr The first chat in this CFL draft night special is with University of Regina Rams safety Jaxon Ford who was taken in the 2nd round by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Jaxon is the grandson of legendary Roughrider Alan Ford. 2nd Qtr Ballsy catches up with U of R Rams stud defensive lineman Tanner Schmeckel. The former Riffel Royal was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Halftime We catch up with our health and lifestyle expert Tish Duffy. It's TRAIN WITH TISH!! 3rd Qtr OL Dayton Black out of the U of S was taken 6th overall by the Hamilton Ti-Cats. Black has a remarkable story and he caught up with Ballsy on draft night on 620 CRKM Sports Cage to discuss it!! 4th Qtr U of S Huskies receiver Daniel Perry is headed to training camp in our nation's capital as he was taken by the Ottawa RedBlacks. You'll hear why it was such an emotional night for the Perry family.
1st Quarter
The Regina Riot are gearing up for another season and Ballsy chats with their HC Kris Hadesbeck.
2nd Quarter
U of R Rams Head Coach Mark McConkey talks about his players who are eligible for the 2023 CFL draft and an important fundraiser coming up for his team.
HALFTIME
Once again our health and lifestyle expert Tish Duffy stops by with her Train With Tish Segment
3rd Quarter
Tanya Henderson enters her 2nd season as a defensive assistant coach with the BC LIONS and she joins Ballsy to talk about her positive experience in the pros but some of the challenges too.
4th Quarter
6'5 295 lb Dayton Black was a high school QB and only made the switch to offensive line at the collegiate level. Now he is eligible for the draft and CFL scouts are taking notice.
Extra Point
Ballsy goes extra time to catch up with graduating U of S Huskies QB Mason Nyhus from Regina. Nyhus turned down a contract offer from the Riders to teach at a Vancouver high school while coaching at UBC.
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Receiver Rylan Sokul just wrapped up a great junior career with the Regina Thunder and talks with Ballsy about his decision to join the U of R Rams.
2ND QTR
U of S Huskies head coach Scott Flory joins us to talk about their 2nd straight run to the Vanier Cup and the Dawgs Breakfast coming up in May.
HALFTIME.. each week we are joined by our health and lifestyle expert Tish Duffy—its TRAIN WITH TISH
3rd QTR
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie talks about the recent sale of the Montreal Alouettes and the league shifting its attention to a 10th team in the Maritimes!
4TH QTR.
Riders long snapper Jorgen Hus talks about the upcoming 2023 season and his excitement to be a guest at the Regina Rams Sports Dinner in April.
EXTRA POINT
3 DOWN NATION'S John Hodge has come out with his first look at the CFL draft. Ballsy reviews it as it relates to players who played their college ball in Saskatchewan.
1st Qtr
Ballsy catches up with All-Star Riffel Royal receiver Austin Kemp who has just committed to the University of Alberta Golden Bears.
2nd Qtr
Speaking of great Canadian born pass catchers Juwan Brescacin recently signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders he recently sat down with Ballsy to talk some ball.
Half Time Show
We got another segment with our Health and Lifestyles Expert Tish Duffy- it's TRAIN WITH TISH
3rd Qtr
5th yr Regina Rams LB Josh White is excited to take part in the CFL combine later in March.
4th Qtr
The Edmonton Elks haven't won a game on home turf in 2 seasons so they kick off the 2023 campaign with a guaranteed win night against the Roughriders. Ballsy talks with President Victor Cui about that and how they get back football interest in the Alberta Capital.
Extra Point
Former Regina Thunder, Regina Rams and Ottawa Gee Gee's QB Sawyer Buettner joins Ballsy from France where he is playing semi-pro ball and having the time of his life!
1ST QTR
Jim McMahon was supposed to be a featured guest speaker at the U of S Huskies DAWG'S BREAKFAST but Covid through a wrench into that idea. Ballsy sits down with the 2 Time Super Bowl Champ about that and other topcis including where his legendary toughness comes from?
2ND QTR
The K-C Chiefs have just finished playing in their 3rd Super Bowl in the last 4 seasons. BALLSY catches up with the team's legendary radio voice Mitch Holthus.
HALFTIME GUEST...Our health and lifestyle expert Tish Duffy stops by in the new TRAIN WITH TISH SEGMENT.
3RD QTR
Ballsy talks with long time CFL official Brian Crupalo about a prestigious honour he recently received.
4TH QTR
U of R Regina Rams defender Jaxon Ford is eligible for the CFL draft. He is excited to follow in his famous grandfather Al Ford's footsteps.
EXTRA POINT
The Executive Director of the Regina Minor Football Len Antonini talks about the sudden death of board member Grant Nicurity.
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 QTRPending 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
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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
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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!
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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 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 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.
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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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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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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.
Also available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.
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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.
Also available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.
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In Episode 291 of the #GTGwithBallsy podcast we talk with the University of Regina Rams Defensive Lineman Tanner Schmekel.
Also available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.
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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
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Ballsy talks with WPG Free Press reporter Jeff Hamilton about the future of 3 down football in this country. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Double Z Ag Sales/Wey, Advantage Collision STN/PA and Mark Greschner Photography. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today Ballsy talks with Regina Rams LB Josh White in our Home Grown Segment for AGT Foods. Plus Ballsy is joined by former CFL LB Sam Hurl for ANOTHER PICK 6! GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Hammertime Roofing/STN, Face First Medical Aesthetics/ Reg, Advantage Collision STN/PA, Mark Greschner Photography/Reg, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
In this installment, Ballsy talks with Jaxon Ford of the U of R Rams about his love of comic books and Manitoba QB Des Catellier about learning a lot about the position while in the Riders QB room. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you Regina Sports Performance Centre, Advantage Collision STN/PA, Hammertime Roofing/ STN, Mark Greschner Photography Reg/ Double Z Ag Sales/Wey, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Face First Medical Aesthetics/ Reg, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today Ballsy goes off script by highlighting a baseball athlete, as he talks with RHP Logan Hoffman of Muenster, Sk who is in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Plus we take a trip down memory lane with former Riders RB Kenton Keith in the Where Are They Now Segment brought to you by Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Mark Greschner Photography, Hammertime Roofing/ STN, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Advantage Collision STN/PA, and Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina.
Today Ballsy talks with U of S centre Connor Berglof about being drafted by Ottawa. Plus we check in with Wayne Vibert of Regina as his son Ethan is playing with SDSU for the Div 1 FCS Spring Football championship Saturday. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Hammertime Roofing/STN, Face First Medical Aesthetics/Reg, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, AGT Foods, Advantage Collision in STN and PA, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Double Z Ag Sales/ Weyburn, Regina Sports Performance Centre. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today Ballsy talks with Regina Rams LB Robbie Lowes who was taken in Round 5 of the CFL draft by the Bombers. Plus it's another PICK 6 as Ballsy and BC Lions broadcaster Gulio Caravatta kick around 6 topical stories! GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Double Z Ag Sales/Wey, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Advantage Collision/ Stn and PA, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, and Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends....
Happy Mother's Day to all the great football moms! In today's installment we speak with new Riders OL Logan Bandy from the University of Calgary. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg, Double Z Ag Sales/ Weyburn, Advantage Collision STN/PA. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
In today's installment, Riders punter Jon Ryan on his ex teammate Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay and some candid comments about the XFL and CFL Global draft! Plus Ballsy tees up his September boxing match with Lonsdale Boxing Club owner and operator Frank Fiacco. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics/Regina, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn, Regina Sports Performance Centre, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg and Advantage Collision in STN/PA. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
Today Ballsy talks with the 2nd overall pick in the CFL draft Nelson Lokombo from the U of S. Can West just released a 6 game schedule which is music to the ears of U of R Rams 1st yr U of R HC Mark McConkey. And Ballsy is fired up about the CFL draft in another Gospel According To Ballsy for Advantage Collision in Saskatoon and PA. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, AGT Foods, Double Z Ag Sales Weyburn, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundations! GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends...
In this installment we focus on the CFL Canadian Draft which happens Tuesday. Ballsy talks with Regina born Josh Hagerty of the Huskies who is on board, Riders Head Coach Craig Dickenson about the team's preparation, and Rams radio announcer Pete Paczko. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY, is brought to you by Advantage Collision in STN/PA, Hammertime Roofing/STN, AGT Foods, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn, Face First Medical Aesthetics/Reg, and Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
Today Ballsy talks with photographer Scott Grant about following the CFL game through a lens for over 4 decades. Plus another Gospel According To Ballsy for our new sponsor Advantage Collision in Saskatoon and PA.. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics/ Regina, Hammertime Roofing/ Saskatoon, AGT Foods, Gear UP With Jon Ryan Foundation, Regina Sports Performance Centre, and Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/ Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Ballsy talks with Canadian Football Hall of Famer Nik Lewis and with one of the amazing fans of our great 3 down game! GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg, Mark Greschner Photography, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends....
Today in our Athlete Of The Week spotlight for Paul Woldu at Royal LePage in Regina, Ballsy talks with U of R Rams receiver Riley Boersma. Thanks also to Face First Medical Aesthetics, AGT Foods, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Mark Greschner Photography and Double Z Ag Sales/Wey. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today's Home Grown Segment brought to you by AGT Foods features former Regina Thunder DB David Froh who now plays a big part over at the Regina Food Bank. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing in STN, Face First Medical Aesthetics/ Regina, Double Z Ag Sales/Wey, Mark Greschner Photography, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Reg. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends....
This a must listen, as 95 year old Marv Levy talks about his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, his 5 yrs with Alouettes, serving in WW2, and 4 straight Super Bowl losses. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY, is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, AGT Foods, Hammertime Roofing/ STN, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/ Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales/ Wey, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
A CFL movie on Netflix? It could be a reality! Ballsy talks to actor/producer Chris Bickford about his love for the league and the project. Also Ballsy catches up with Yorkton's own Peter Kozushka of the Alberta Golden Bears. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Face First Medical Aesthetics/ Reg, AgT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Double Z Ag Sales Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Over 2500 kids are ready to go in The Regina NFL Youth Flag Football League is this spring and organizers are looking for coaching help! Mike Thomas is here to talk about that and the exciting future of the sport. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, AGT Foods, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Double Z Ag Sales, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY...Where the Season Never Ends.....
Former Edmonton fullback Calvin McCarty thinks the CFL should look for a Canadian solution to their problems and he worries that a partnership with the XFL could ruin the game at the grassroots level in Canada. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Regina Sports Performance Centre, AGT Foods, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation and Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
Today we highlight Brandon Leatherdale in the Coach Of The Week segment for Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing/STN, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn, Mark Greschner Photography, AGT Foods, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Face First Medical Aesthetics/Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
It sure feels like the Canadian game of football is under attack by Canadians! Leader Post sports writer Rob Vanstone is here to give us his thoughts...GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Hammertiime Roofing in Stn, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Reg, Mark Greschner Photography, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Double Z Ag Sales/ Weyburn and Regina Sports Performance Centre. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
The CFL/XFL talks have many fans wondering what the future holds for the 3 down game. Former Riders President John Lipp was involved with the CFL-US expansion. Lipp takes us behind the scenes on what the current talks could be like. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing in Saskatoon, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics/Regina, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, AGT Foods, Double Z Ag Sales..GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends...
It's an April Fool's Day edition of the podcast. Ballsy talks with Argos draft pick and U of S Huskie SB Sam Baker about pranks, staying healthy, and future goals. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammertime Roofing /Stn, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Reg, AGT Foods, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, and Face First Medical Aesthetics/Reg. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
U of R Rams RB Kyle Borsa talks about his blazing 4.37 40 yd dash as part of the virtual CFL combine. Plus Ballsy takes it to the streets to talk with a podcast listener and long time CFL fan about the future of our 3 down game.. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics/Regina, Hammertime Roofing/ STN, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales Weyburn, AGT Foods, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
Today Ballsy talks to former Rams OL Theren Churchill about signing his first pro contact with the Argos. Plus Ballsy talks to Rams LB Robbie Lowes about taking part in the virtual CFL combine. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Regina Sport Performance Centre, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage, AGT Foods, Double Z Ag Sales, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, and Hammertime Roofing. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends........
Today we take a trip down memory lane with former Thunder and Bisons QB John Makie. Ballsy also gives his thoughts on protecting the Canadian ratio in the CFL. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Mark Greschner Photography, Hammer Time Roofing/STN, Face First Medical Aesthestics/Regina, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, AGT Foods, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn and Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Today on the podcast Football Canada President Jim Mullin says the CFL is getting into bed with the wrong partner. Plus receiver Dallen Keen talks about the U of R Rams blood donor drive. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Mark Greschner Photography, AGT Foods, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
Today in the Home Grown Segment for AGT Foods we learn more about Regina Riot veteran LB Adrienne Zuck. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation, Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn and Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Today in the Where Are They Now feature for Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Ballsy talks to former NFL and CFL defender Ray Jacobs about his desire to make a comeback at 48! GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/ Regina, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, AGT Foods, Face First Medical Aesthetics/ Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
Ballsy worked the phones and gives the latest update on the XFL/CFL discussions from his reliable sources. Plus we highlight our Coach of The Week Thomas Retzlaff of the Regina Riot. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, Regina Sports Performance Centre, and Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends....
Today you'll hear the story of a Regina kid who is a NCAA DIV 1 QB and a highly thought of prospect in the upcoming CFL draft. Plus the Regina Thunder are launching an online auction with a local twist. Ballsy's guests are Idaho Vandals QB Mike Beaudry and Thunder President Murad Al Katib. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY IS brought to you by the Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthestics, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, and Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today we highlight Our Athlete Of The Week which is Moose Jaw Central Collegiate RB Ryan Vincent. Thanks to these podcast sponsors...Face First Medical Aesthetics/Regina, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, the Regina Thunder and Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends...
Today Ballsy talks with former Regina Thunder player and world class curler Ben Hebert from the Brier Bubble in Calgary. Thanks to my sponsors: Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, Mark Greschner Photography, Regina, Sports Performance Centre, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Paul Woldu Royal Lepage/Regina, Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends....
Ballsy talks about the CFL draft, the quest to find a star Canadian QB, Canadian Depth and the challenges of representing athletes during a pandemic with agent Rob Fry. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Regina Sports Performance Centre, Mark Greschner Photography, Hammer Time Roofing in Saskatoon, and the Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.......
In this installment we hear from our Coach of The Week Brian Boys for AGT Foods and Ballsy talks with Bill Shea of The Athletic about the revival of the NCAA College Football Video game. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina, Mark Greshner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Regina Sport Performance Centre, Gear Up With Jon Ryan Foundation, Hammertime Roofing in Saskatoon. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Today Ballsy speaks with U of R Rams HC Mark McConkey about the team's upcoming fundraising breakfast and their plans for a 2021 season. And in the Where Are They Now feature for Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Ballsy talks with Chicago Bears assistant coach Henry Burris. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics/ Regina, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Sask Selects Football and Paul Woldu Royal LePage/Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends...
Covid 19 has had a huge impact mentally on our youth and we must not ignore that fact! Here to talk about that topic is Regina sports psychologist Lisa Hoffart. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY IS brought to you by Riviere Ag Seeds/Radville, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage/Regina, Face First Medical Aesthetics/Regina, Sask Selects Football, Mark Greschner Photography, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, and Double Z Ag Sales/Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITY BALLSY: WHERE THE SEASON NEVER ENDS....
The Coach of the Week for Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan is John Foord of Dr. Martin Leboldus High School. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Sask Selects Football, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Paul Woldu Royal LePage/Regina and Mark Greschner Photography. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends....
On this installment Ballsy talks about the future of Canadian QBs in the CFL with his guest newly signed Calgary Stampeders QB Michael O'Connor. Plus you know Ballsy has a thing or two to add on the subject. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage/Regina and Sask Selects Football. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Jackson Geddes from North Battleford is our Athlete of The Week for Paul Woldu of Royal Lepage/Regina. Colton Klassen of the U of S Huskies talks about signing his first CFL contract. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Sask Selects Football, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends....
The Coach of The Week for Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan is Dave Jackson of the Regina Thunder who is spearheading the annual 3 Phases Coaching Clinic. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, Sask Selects Football in Moose Jaw, Mark Greschner Photography, and Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Ballsy talks with the anchor of the U of R Rams defence middle linebacker Ryder Varga. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Sask Selects Football, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Mark Greschner Photography, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Free agent punter Jon Ryan is wrestling with his football future and former U of S Husky and Regina product Evan Johnson is enjoying his first voyage into free agency. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Selects Football, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage/Regina and Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
Today in our Home Grown segment for Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville Ballsy talks to Langenburg's Noah Zerr from the U of S Huskies. This 6'7 320 pound mountain of a man has his sights set on another collegiate season as he has pushed his draft status to 2022. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Selects Football, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage/Regina and Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends........
Today we hear from Winston Wolverine Ardenn Lloyd who has accepted a scholarship with the University of Toronto. He is our Athlete of The Week for Paul Woldu At Royal Lepage/Regina. Mike Thomas from FTBL SASK talks about an on-line clinic for coaches and how the organizations is helping players get through this pandemic. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Selects Football, and Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today we hear from former Rider punter Eddie Johnson in the Where Are They Now segment for Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. Thanks to our other sponsors: Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, PIzza Huts in Saskatchewan, Sask Selects Football, and Face First Medical Aesthetics. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends..........
Today we take a look back at life of former well known Regina Sportscaster Warren Woods who passed away last week. Ballsy talks with two of his former TV costs in Ron Rimer and Craig Adam. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan and Sask Selects Football....GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends........
Ballsy reacts to the death of his friend and long time Regina sportscaster Warren Woods. In addition we highlight the COACH OF THE WEEK for Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Jason Boyda from Yorkton. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY, is also brought to you by Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Sask Selects Football, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina, and Face First Medical Aesthetics...GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY....Where The Season NEVER Ends.......
This week the Riders top draft pick in 2020 Matt Riley signed with the club. The OL from the U of S Huskies is in the spotlight in the Home Grown segment for Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. Growing The Game With Ballsy is also brought to you by Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Sask Selects Football, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, and Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: WHERE THE SEASON NEVER ENDS........
Today we hear from Regina Thunder Head Coach Scott MacAulay about his ability to build the foundation of a team and a building! Plus are you getting that vaccine? Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Selects Football, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage in Regina, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan and Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends...
Today in the Where Are They Now segment for Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, we hear from former NFL quarterbacking great Drew Bledsoe as we talk pedicures, wine and playoff football. And the former Patriots, Bills and Cowboys QB has some great advice for the young football player! GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY is also brought to you by FaceFirst Medical Aesthetics, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Selects Football, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville and Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan. GROWING THE GAME WITH BALLSY: Where The Season Never Ends......
This is one of the more enjoyable interviews I've done for this podcast. Today I speak with Regina Thunder DL and humanitarian Jordan Tholl in our Home Grown segment for Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. Young kids you could learn alot from this chat.! Growing The Game With Ballsy is also brought to you by Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Sask Selects Football and Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.......
Today Blaine Pearce of Martin Academy is our Coach of The Week for Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan as he talks about the end of his 30 year coaching career. Plus another PICK 6 for the Sask Selects Football. Growing The Game With Ballsy is also brought to you by Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Face First Medical Aesthetics, and Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. Growing The Game With Ballsy: WHERE THE SEASON NEVER ENDS.....
It's Super Wildcard Weekend in the NFL and Jon Ryan, Saskatchewan's only Super Bowl winner, makes his predictions..(spoiler alert: He has 2 upsets) Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Riviere Ag Seeds, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales, Paul Woldu Royal LePage/Regina, Sask Selects Football. Growing The With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Former Rider Dakoda Shepley who played in a handful of NFL games this year with San Francisco has signed a futures contract with the 49ers for the 2021 season. I caught up with him as the season was winding down. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthestics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Mark Greschner Photography, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina, Riviere Ag Seeds Radville, Sask Selects Football, and Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends......
Today in the Where Are They Now Segment for Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn former Rider John Chick joins Ballsy. And it's another PICK 6 for Sask Selects Football. I'd also like to thank Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds, and Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.....
It's the last podcast of 2020! Listen to Ballsy's audio letter to the CFL and he speaks with a volunteer who was helped keep a storied football program alive for the last 40 years. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to your by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Sask Selects Football, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage, Mark Greschner Photography and Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today Ballsy talks with U of S Huskies Centre Connor Berglof. Thanks to our sponsors; Face First Medical Aesthetics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage in Regina, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Select Football, and Double Z Ag Sales. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends....
Today former Regina Ram, Calgary Stampeder and Saskatchewan Roughrider Atlee Simon announces his retirement. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Mark Greschner Photography, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Sask Selects Football, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville and Paul Woldu at Royal LePage in Regina. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends...
Today we highlight Our Athlete Of The Week QB Winston Chapman of the Miller Mauraders; it's for Paul Woldu at Royal LePage in Regina. Thanks to my other sponsors, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Sask Selects Football, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, and Face First Medical Aesthetics in Regina. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today Ballsy talks with RB Lundyn Kups of the Martin Monarchs football team about potentially missing out on his senior season and how that might impact his future at the next level. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Sask Selects Football, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn and Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today in our Where Are They Now feature for Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Ballsy talks with former U of R Cougars coach and current AD at Western University Christine Stapleton. Plus another PICK 6 for Sask Select Football. Growing The Game With Ballsy is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan..Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends....
The CFL recently made changes to the 2021 and today Ballsy talks with 2 players affected: Josh Haggerty of the U of S Huskies and Robbie Lowes of the U of R Rams. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Sask Selects Football, Paul Woldu At Royal Lepage and Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends......
Ballsy talks with legendary Regina Rams coach Frank McCrystal about 3 of his former players who are currently playing in the NFL. Plus it's another PICK 6 with Ballsy brought to you by Sask Selects Football. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Mark Greschner Photography, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan and Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. Growing The Game With Ballsy; Where The Season Never Ends.......
Today Ballsy talks with Stu Scheurwater from Regina, who is a former Thunder player and only Canadian MLB umpire. Stu talks to us about his first appearance in the playoffs. It's the Home Grown Segment brought to you by Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. Also a parent's plea to the public about remembering the mental health of our youth. Growing The Game With Ballsy is also brought to you by Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Selects Football, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn and Paul Woldu of Royal LePage in Regina. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Today on the podcast Riders QB Cody Fajardo talks about coaching high school football in Reno, NV and give us the best piece of advice he's ever received from a youth football coach. Plus Ballsy talks with the 1st female GM in North American pro spots Jo-Anne Polak from the Ottawa Rough Riders days. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Paul Woldu at Royal LePage in Regina, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Mark Greschner Photography, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Sask Selects Football, and Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends..........
Today Ballsy speaks with former Regina Ram and current Calgary Stampeders assistant Mark Mueller about his added duties. Growing The Game With Ballsy is brought to you by Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina, Mark Greschner Photography, Sask Selects Footballl and Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.....
Geroy Simon reflects on his Grey Cup Sunday with the Riders and expresses his desire to be the next GM of the BC Lions. Plus my son Ethan Ballsy helps me out on with the PICK 6 for Sask Selects Football and gives us his Covid 19 update from North Dakota. Growing The Game with Ballsy is also brought to you by Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn, Face First Medical Aesthetics, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan and Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.........
Today we hear from Aubrey Steadman who owns and operates a new athletic performance centre in Regina. Plus Ballsy highlights our Coach Of The Week for Pizza Huts in Saskatchewan; this week it's Darren Finkeldey. Growing The Game With Ballsy is also brought to you by Face First Medical Aesthetics, Mark Greschner Photography, Riviere Ag Seeds in Radville, Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage in Regina, Sask Selects Football and Double Z Ag Sales in Weyburn. Growing The Game With Ballsy: Where The Season Never Ends.......