Huskies vs. Rams

HUSKIES 44 RAMS 7

Whistle While You Work

• Huskies make short work of vulnerable Rams squad.

It didn't take very much straining of the ears to hear the "Frankie" Catcalls echoed by loyal hecklers behind the dismal (understatement?) Regina Rams brass. The hotdoggers' comments dished out to the downtrodden coach mired in an 11 game losing streak was left to, quite Frankly, put up with and relish the verbal( but mostly clean, unlike the game) jabs during the Huskies 44-7 romp Saturday afternoon.

From start to finsih it was evident a youth stricken football club such as U of R could not cut the mustard against a ball hawking defence considered one of the best in the country. What was more painful was the heckling match- or heckling bombardment by huskie fans. The Rams skin seemed easier to get under than Tom Cruise by news reporters. It was easier than simply imitating a sibling and driving them up the wall as a result of not quitting. The only acceptable reason for this would be that along with the Rams misfortunes are the Riders 5 game losing streak as well as the tiring of hearing about a 5 year rebuilding plan taking place and it only being in year 2.

It all started as expected, midway through the first quarter QB Steve Bilan hooked up with the huskies only returning receiver Jeff Schieman for a 50 yard TD. Take note, the huskie fans had only taken their first sip and had barely begun thinking of a list of "good burns for blowouts" to shower them with. The Rams teased fans not much later with a strike of their own to tie it at 7-7. It would be the first (and only) time the Rams fans would become vocal in an annoying and positive fashion. ( being annoying is one thing, being intelligently annoying is another..... chalk up another one for the huskie nation)

Sparked by 2 TD's by Leighton Heron and David Stevens to stretch it to 21-7, the Rams applausers gone sympathizers began putting the fanatic back in fan and instilled the love into the 2 cities that always has been, and to think we've already been through another quarter, hence 5 more drinks each for 50 fans 50 times happier.

Enter Frank McCrystal...the noble and intelligent and unbelievably succssful coach we've all come to know (Whether he'd like the honour or not, we'll give it to him anyway.)

This man right here...hold the applause was the center of attention all day, and as the afternoon wore on, stretching the lead to a 35-7 lead in the 3rd quarter, more glory and honour was directed at Frank. But only in ones drunkedness would one overlook the huskies dominance and mastery in this game. This team looked scary, merciless, mean, strong,mature...bla bla...bla

but as one fan pointed out from the bleachers...it may all come down to this....

"We owe it all to you Frankie"

UP NEXT: The Dogs head to manitoba for a showdown of 2 teams swaggering off game 1 blowouts...Bisons vs. Huskies 1:00 in Winnipeg

From Dirty Rascal to King of the castle

Evan Hardy Souls look to regain football prominence after 2 years of mediocrity.

Before we get unto the major subject today, I'd like to show you a few key vocabulary words one must learn before heading out to Gordie Howe Bowl on friday.

1. Boredom (bor'dem) weariness bcaused by dull, tiresome people or events.

These dull, tiresome people that caused the boredom happened to be your Evan Hardy Souls, whose 28 game winning streak was in virtual jeopardy. The team found themselves down 35-0, prompting hundreds of teenagers in the stands to start churning the wheels in their head...LOOK OUT!

2. RiffRaff (rif'raf') worthless people: trash

This is the name best suited for the attention happy person who decided to go for a run on the Gordie Howe Bowl grass star naked. It was a Humid night and apparantly the run clocked faster than any other football player on the field in that game, but regardless, the streakee got a standing O from the boredom stricken crowd.

3. Chaos (Kaos) Great confusion; complete disorder.

This is what usually occurs when an intersecting of the two previous words takes place. It takes complete boredom and a little mix of desire to be a RiffRaff. This must be done with a large amount (or very little depending on the value) for it to become chaotic. A 2nd prime example of stupidity caused by a dismal team came when a RiffRaff played a catch me if you can game with a cop....the young man successfully deked the officer out of his pants and got away unscathed.

However, keep in mind, these 2 these 2 games in 2 different years and this unsoulike behavior occured at the hands of team the Souls face this Friday- The St. Joseph Guardians. Put away the Handkerchiefs and trash the "Swear words for Dummies exclusive" book this is time to seek revenge. The Dark Age is now ever.

No more "rebuilding" (translation-sucking)

No more moral victories for Grade 10 youths

No more comments such as this "Oh well, another inclomplete pass, at least our QB is only in grade 10"

Chase Bradshaw is now in grade 11. He's now a big boy. It is imperative he deliver as a result of being one year older and more mature at the QB position. Same goes for Regan Schuler, all star RB in his first year in the backfield, as well as Incredible Hulk Jason Pearce...You don't have to be a senior to deliver on the field...as this team is expected to show this season, as they attempt to bring back the football pride that has lacked for the past 2 years. Don't count of Grade 12 standouts Tom Montgomery, Matt Rapparlie, and Brett Gregg, potential leaders on this team as they begin their quest for the city title.

It all starts Friday, when they play the monkey on their back for the last 2 years, in a game solely played for the Freshies

BleacherBuff

Canada West Preview

CANADA WEST FOOTBALL CONFERENCE PREVIEW

RANKINGS

1. U OF S HUSKIES(6-2/9-3, Lost 7-1 to Laval in Vanier Cup)- The Dogs take sole possession of pre-season rankings after making their 2nd Vanier Cup appearance in 3 years Despite losing most of their explosive receiving corps in Aaron David, Nathan Hoffart, Chad Rempel plus Slotbacks Jeff Piercy and Graeme Bell , they return CIS All-Canadian Pivot Steve Bilan, holder of the Canada West record for touchdowns in the air (25) in one season. Within this team lies no real weakness, stockpiled at every position. Look for the Green Machine to run the show.

Breakout Year for: David Stevens, Jarod Koroll, Leighton Heron

Future All-Canadians: Steven Bilan,Barnstable, Stevens, Schieman, Guebert

Rival Team- Alberta Golden Bears
Prediction:8-0

2. Alberta Golden Bears (7-1/8-2, lost to Saskatchewan 21-20 in Canada West Final)- Once considered the CIAU/CIS pussycat, the Bears have put themselves into the position as one of the top teams thanks to QB Darryl Salmon, who continues to be the X factor in the Bears hopes of knocking the powerhouse Huskies off their stoop. Expect some classic battles this year beginning with a re-match of the Mitchell Bowl October 8th when the Bears visit Griffiths Stadium to continue Canada Wests newest heated rivalry.

Players to watch: Darryl Salmon, Jared Winkel, David Lowry

Breakout year for:

Future All-Canadians:

Rival team: Saskatchewan Huskies

Prediction:6-2

3. Manitoba Bisons (3-5, Did not make playoffs)

This vastly improved team still feels the effects of their quartfinal loss to the underdog huskies in 2002 after going 8-0 in the regular season. Since then, they have been on a downslide and look to regain that powerhouse reputation they once had. While most fans of canada west still question this team and expect mediocre things out them, expect them to surprise and in a big way.

Players to Watch: Ryan Zahara

Rival Team: U of S Huskies

Prediction: 5-3

4. UBC Thunderbirds (5-3/5-4, lost to Huskies in quarterfinal 39-0)- From Quarterback Blake Smelser to RB Chris Czecki and All-Canadian D-lineman Nick Johanssen, look for the T-Birds to be right back where they were heading into the playoffs last year...but they happen to have a more playoff ready team as they try to avenge last years puthetic and uninspired shutout loss to the Huskies.

Players to Watch: Joey Cruikshank, Braydon Hobbs

Future All- Canadians: Chris Czecki, Nick Johansson

Prediction: 4-4

5. Calgary Dinos (4-4/4-5, lost to Alberta in quarterfinal)- As Charles Guedo goes, so goes the dinos as the all important dinos pivot engineers his less than spectacular offence into his 5th and final season. His lone go-to guy will be returning WR David Holowaychuk for an offence that will look to sputter this season unless some unknown players step up. Expect a step back from a franchise heading into the rebuilding stage

Players to watch: Dan Federkeil, Sean Bunting, Chris Wollin

All-Canadians: None noteworthy

Prediction: 2-6

6.Simon Fraser Clan- (3-5 Did not make Playoffs)- After surprising all of CIS in winning their first canada west crown in their expansion season, the team fell backward and realized their fate. Expect this year to be no different. The Clan lose QB J.R. Davies and WR Brendan Mahoney, a significant blow to an offence that relied heavily on those two.They will be replaced by 2 younger players who have been waiting in the ranks but are unproven.

Prediction: 2-6

7. Regina Rams- If you can't say anything good, don't say anything at all. This rule will apply all season long for long-suffering Rams fans who are going through the painful stages of watching a 5 year rebuilding painstakingly arrive at year 2. However, the team has a lot of upside in QB Teale Orban, and many others, but as it stands right now, after an 0-8 season, the team will still struggle and will be lucky if they can maybe just maybe eake out a win. Lets give them the benefit of the doubt

Prediction:1-7

Nothing secretive about this Jive

Each week, BleacherBuff gets personal with an accomplished athlete from in and around Saskatchewan. This week he interviews Clavet Cougars Running Back Speedster Denly Goodsman.

BB: 3 TD's in one half of football! What was your pre-game meal? Spicy hot wings? You sure looked too hot to handle out there today.

Denly: Yeah man,I just ate a bun and some oranges on the bus.

BB: Give me the in on those oranges and buns dude, looks like a new energy ploy...When your going out on the field before opening kickoff, what are you thinking about? The cheerleaders on the sideline? Your homework? Absolutely nothing?

Denly:Man i was thinking that I had to take it to the house because my coach said he would be disappointed if I didn't

BB: aaaah well as they say, home is where the heart is, and you proved taking it to the house was the main focus.

Denly:haha yeah

BB: How do you feel about having a major part of clavet's championship hopes put largely on your shoulders?

Denly: It is pretty sweet but a big responsibility man

BB: Aside from jiving opponents on the playing field, what music do you most like to jive to on your own?

Denly: Oh definately rap or hip hop...it gets me in the groove before the game....or some good rock tunes

BB: Any superstitions?

Denly: I usually just keep to myself before a game, like an hour before...I'm pretty quiet.

BB: No superstitions just straight up skill and talent...what you see is what you get?

Denly: Yeah man I'm not really superstitious. I just let things flow.

BB: Any words for Nealon Greene as he heads out to engineer an offence suspect to 5 straight losses?

Denly: Oh man not greene haha...yeah I think it's the play calling honestly.

BB:Just take it to the house...

Denly:Exactly, but right now, I am not so sure he is capable of that...throw crandel in is what I say.

BB: Lastly...What trait do you have that most of us wouldn't know about you?

Denly: Oh man umm I like to listen to country music haha.

BB: No secret talent?

Denly: Yeah I am an incredible piano player, just kidding, just kidding.

BB: aaah so none of the secret stuff, just straight up....what you see is what you get.

Denly: Yeah man exactly.