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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 months

The @CFL should be taking notice when Rider Nation doesn’t go to a game to watch a 3-0 team against a good Argos club.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

@JustinTrudeau @Snellk Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! You just lost all credibility

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Michael Ball

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2 years

@robreiner Man Rob you have a man crush on Trump! I’ve never seen anything quite like it! It’s borderline disturbing

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Michael Ball

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2 months

I wonder what Ron Maclean thought of Charles Barkley calling Don Cherry one of the greatest Canadians ever! BTW I agree with Sir Charles!

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Michael Ball

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5 years

To say that I'm a proud dad would be an understatement. Ethan had a goal to become an NCAA Division 1 football player and he has achieved it.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

Hey you anti-oil clowns I encourage you to not heat your homes today when it's -40. You know stand up to oil! SMH #oilandgas

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

Thanks to everyone for the kind messages. I've wanted this job since I was 6! Dreams do come true!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

So Texas is freezing without power and SK Power rushes to help? What about saying to President Biden "Hey buddy how about you reverse your decision on Keystone and we'll think about it!" #KeystoneXLPipeline

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

7 months

Rider Nation I just talked with Jim Hopson. Jim has been battling Stage 4 Cancer and has informed me that doctors told him treatment is no longer working and he doesn’t have long to live. My prayers for you and Brenda Jim. Love ya! #Riders #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

Listen nobody should be mad at Chris Jones as an American he grew up dreaming of being in the NFL. A Canadian kid doesn't grow up wanting to play in the AHL or Europe..They want to play in the NHL. Good luck to him..Next man up! #CFL #ChrisJones #Riders

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

The President is back in Rider Nation! Naman Roosevelt has joined the @sskroughriders coaching staff as an offensive assistant!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 months

Stay Tuned!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

5 years

Dont care what anybody says Khari Jones took over a tire fire inside a dumpster fire and he has the ALS believing. He is the coach of the year in the CFL and it's not close! #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

I heard some great news tonight the @sskroughriders have added U of S QB Mason Nyhus to their neg list.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

11 months

Every remaining ticket at Mosaic Stadium for Saturday game should be 34 dollars in honour of George Reed

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Anybody else feel like we are being duped? Double vaxxed, masked, now boosters and nothing is getting better? In fact right back to shutting down sports and travel and now bans for a mild strain! This world has lost it’s mind!!!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

Talked to @JonRyan9 . He is opting out of his CFL deal for 2 reasons;1 He is a free agent in Feb anyway so it allows him to get an NFL deal should that arise. 2nd he doesn't feel right taking CDN taxpayers money when he doesn't need it!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

As soon as this #VanierCup is over the @sskroughriders should sign QB Mason Nyhus to a free agent deal and bring him to camp and see if he is worth developing! There is no downside!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

TSN has done a great job of making the World Juniors a big deal in Canada when really it's a nothing tournie everywhere else..why can't they do that for university football?

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

So proud of this guy! Ethan Ball playing real meaningful defensive snaps had 3 tackles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers! We didn’t win but I feel like I won! On my 50th Bday weekend I watched my son play BIG TIME FTBL!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

These electric cars by 2035?!!! Hahaha good luck with that have you been in Sask the last week! Get outta here

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Regina Red Sox Announce Partnership with Living Skies Sports and Entertainment to build a 3500 seat ballpark in downtown Regina. And it's a cool name too-- Railyards!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

7 years

Congrats to Regina native Stuart Scheurwater as he's been hired as a full time umpire by MLB. What a great accomplishment! First ever Reginan and 2nd ever Canadian to do it. #MLB

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Michael Ball

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2 years

I never dreamt when camp started the @sskroughriders would miss the playoffs in a yr when they are hosting the Grey Cup! But I’m still happy and honoured to be the voice of the flagship team in the CFL. I had a great time in the booth with my buddy @lucmull95 #Riders #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

RIP Warren Woods! Grateful for your friendship and loved calling Regina Rams games with you!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

5 years

1 MONTH AGO Simoni Lawrence crushed Zach Collaros with a dirty hit. He had a 12 hour hearing 3 days ago and still no decision from the league!!!! The CFL and CFLPA should be ashamed! Forget the Global stuff and get your house in order!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Right now, I'm embarrassed to be Canadian

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

So the W Jrs just got cancelled? A tournie featuring 16 to 20 yr old healthy boys who won’t die from a mild variant? Let’s bubble wrap the whole world and call it a day! This world has lost it’s mind!!!! At least Bedard was the scoring leader! What a disgrace!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

If @RandyAmbrosie and the CFL are serious about correcting these blown calls then an official should be fired after this game..Period!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

I'm celebrating 23yrs on Regina airwaves today. I've met lots of great ppl and made lots of great memories!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

The Edmonton Oilers held a 50/50 online that raised 5 million so why doesn't the CFL do a weekly 50/50 with half going to the CFL half to winner? Just a thought #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

9 months

If you don’t care about the product how can you expect others too? Why aren’t the CFL awards broadcast on TSN or even online somewhere? It’s totally mindboggling!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

If they change it to the Charity Football League make Morneau's daughter an employee and Turdeau's wife the Commish our game should be eligible for 912 million! Problem solved! #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

11 months

I’m at a loss for words with tonight’s performance from the @sskroughriders . Just an absolute dud. No excuse for today’s performance. I can’t believe this is the same team that beat WPG on Labour Day! #Riders #CFLGameday

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

In my humble opinion the @sskroughriders should make a trade right now for the rights to Bo Levi Mitchell and get him in here so he can help pick OC and help shape the future of this team.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Ethan Ball I'm so proud of you! You moved to another country during a pandemic. You switched from the 12 man game to the 11 man game and you switched positions from rec to safety. And I'm pleased say ur traveling to Idaho St Wk 1! Not bad for a true freshman for SK!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

5 months

On The @sskroughriders Mount Rushmore IMO are Reed, Lancaster, Austin and Hopson. #RIP Jim you were 1 of the Great Ones!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

How about that? Gretzky sent Bedard a text saying I’ve watched Lemieux, Lafleur, Crosby and McDavid play and you’re as good or better. Wow! High praise from the GOAT! Let’s enjoy him while we have him Regina. #whl #WJC2023

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

5 years

Charleston Hughes had his first ever football related surgery and it went well. He also tells me he plans to sign with the Green and White!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Just looked at the fight again Lawlor pulls off Edem’s helmet and Demski throws a punch but Harris, Demski and Lawlor stay in the game! Is in video review broken??

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

To all the Bomber faithful calling Pete Robertson Marino 2 and that he should be suspended. Ahh! Pete should be fined for the bone headed play period.! Jeffcoat managed to somehow hit SK 6’7 QB in the head helmet to helmet! Let’s call it even and quit whining! You lost!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

Getting ready for my first game in the booth as voice of the #Riders with my buddy @lucmull95 !

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

Our team at @sskroughriders Radio @620ckrm is ready for the 2022 season! We love the #CFL !

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

5 years

I'm not sticking up for Don Cherry but I have to laugh..We punt Cherry but we vote back in a blackface PM. A real head shaker!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Andrew Harris and Nik Demski should be kicked from the game. They both pulled helmets off and Demski threw a punch!!!! #CFL #BanjoBowl2021

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 months

If life or circumstances knocked you down somebody always has it worse. Today I got out of the house and spent some time at the Regina Souls Harbour Rescue Mission. I’m Not looking for any accolades but I want to remind ppl that the best way to get back on your feet is to help

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

Punter Jon Ryan tells me he is returning for 1 more yr! #Riders

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

Why won't our Prime Minister meet with Tori Stafford's father? There is no good excuse! I hope Canadians do the right thing and get rid of this gutless leader. Ppl make fun of Trump? We have it much worse with Trudeau! Open your eyes Canadians!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Does anybody really believe the PM of Canada has to isolate for 5 days because of Covid close contact? I’ll believe he tested POSITIVE for being SPINELESS! #TruckerConvoy2022

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

I don’t care if it’s just the pre-season it’s so nice to finally call a @sskroughriders win over the @Wpg_BlueBombers . Can’t wait for week 1!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Well Ethan Ball played his 1st NCAA Div 1 game! He finished with 2.5 tkls and 4 stitches, some great memories and a 38 0 win over Drake, the school not the rapper! Not bad for a SKie boy! Proud of you son!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

Robertson gets a 1 game suspension for what he did but neither of these players were ejected or suspended! I repeat neither of of these guys got punishment. The CFL pick and choose justice is an embarrassment! Your discipline appears to be dependent on who the jersey colour!

CFL Fan

@CFLFan13

1 year

@MattMcGillvs @geestwie @rhunter493 @therealballsy I didn't want to do this, but you want to talk about plays that went unsuspended? Here are a few.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

5 years

If Don gets fired for his rant on Coaches Corner then @jessieraeallen from the @TheSocialCTV should be fired too! I've worked with "white hockey players" for charities in Regina for 12 yrs.

Don Cherry doesn’t regret his controversial comments | Don Cherry...

Don Cherry speaks out following his firing. We talk about why it struck a nerve with Canadians.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

That’s an embarrassing suspension by the CFL on Pete Robertson when you let Jeffcoat smoke Brandon Bridge and 0 suspension and you let Andrew Harris rip a guy head off in Banjo Bowl and no consequences. What a joke!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

Nik Lewis has joined the Roughrider Radio Network as he'll have a weekly segment on our pregame show. #Riders #CFL #Als

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

These retro Rider Jerseys are the best in the CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

Rider Nation, Garrett Marino will not be cut! Nor should he be as some media and fans have called for! Yes a fine and or suspension is coming one way or another and that is a just punishment.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

4 years

I was disappointed @PremierScottMoe didnt give us his plan last night BUT I do think the plan is a good one and he has shown good no BS leadership

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

8 months

Can we just leave the kicking rules alone in the @CFL ? It’s 1 thing that sets the game apart from the boring US kicking game. It’s a contact sport! You know what you signed up for! The kick return is one of the most exciting plays. #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

I wish QB1 nothing but the best in surgery and recovery! Praying for you Trevor. At one point in time Trevor Harris was an unknown so now it’s time for Rider Nation to rally around this team and Mason Fine!

Saskatchewan Roughriders

@sskroughriders

1 year

We are all wishing Trevor a speedy recovery.

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Michael Ball

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2 years

Did everyone see what I’ve been saying for yrs? @skhuskies QB Mason Nyhus had 408 yds passing and 5 TDs and got pulled with 13 mins left! A CFL team (Riders) should bring this kid in and give him a shot!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

I proud to say this lady is from Saskatchewan! And regardless of her party affiliation this is someone I support!

Sen. Denise Batters

@denisebatters

2 years

Convoy protesters came to Ottawa to be heard, but PMJT wouldn’t listen. Instead, he slammed down the most authoritarian law he could – the #EmergenciesAct . Now he wants to make some parts of it permanent. I say NO in my #SenCA speech VIDEO:

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Michael Ball

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1 year

After @Wpg_BlueBombers coach OShea and QB Zach Collaros called out the CFL after the Labour Day Classic, it would appear a standard has been set! Any coach or player can make comments about the league without repercussions because they weren’t fined! #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

5 years

Ethan Ball is officially a Calgary Dinos student/athlete. We are so proud of you son and can't wait to see what the future holds for you on the field and in the classroom.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

Not sure who is in charge of this parking set up at the Brandt Centre but I’ve been to a season opening NCAA football game at Nebraska with 87 thousand fans and had no trouble getting out in 15 minutes. This is a friggin joke! No excuse!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

Rob Bagg helping Caleb Holley back to the locker room at half time

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

Just admit it some of you @sskroughriders fans don’t want to develop a QB! You just want to bitch about how the team never develops a QB! BTW kudos to the Riders for bringing the party to Halifax! #CFL #Riders

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

The @sskroughriders have cut DT Garrett Marino

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 months

I’m back! 3 times a week I’ll be live with a podcast called @BallsyUncut As part of the venture, I’m going back to my roots and doing a postgame show with a stable of ex #CFL stars after every #Riders game. The fun starts the first week in June. As you can see I brought back an

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

11 months

#rip To the greatest running back in CFL History

Saskatchewan Roughriders

@sskroughriders

11 months

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club mourn the passing of one of its greatest players of all time, George Reed. 💚

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

This Thursday Nighter is worse than any CFL game I’ve watched this season! #NFL #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

Update on my mom after the tube comes out first thing she says is "THEY thought I was a goner but I'm still here!" What a fighter!!!

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Michael Ball

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2 years

Kinda disappointed to see this Fajardo bashing by fans and former pros Of course his skill set is limited! He has a knee injury, his weapons now aren’t what they were in 2019 and neither is the OL. And love Darian but he didn’t have an elite arm either! #Riders #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

Rider Nation I’m pumped for today’s game! We get to see some new names rise to the occasion and my 75 yr old mom is going to her 1st ever Riders game! Get her a win fellas!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

It’s hard to ignore now—but the CFL has a big time QB problem. #CFLGameday

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

My mom is 1 strong lady.. As I said she isn't out of the woods but she climbs the mountain one step at a time. In fact today the breathing tube comes out and we might get to hear her voice again!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

Last yr we became the first sports radio show to broadcast 2 rounds of the #CFL draft, but this year @sportscage will cover the entire draft on May 2nd! The #CFL lives here on @620ckrm !

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

This a CFL playoff game! Where is Rider Nation? Honest why aren’t you coming to a game like this? The CFL has big issues?

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

10 months

Exactly..This is criminal to end a good game like this. Our problem here in the CFL is we do a poor job of promoting and positive messaging. The CFL is the best version of football on the planet. It's not even close.

CFL Today

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10 months

Bengals taking a kneel with 1:53 left. That's the difference between the NFL and @CFL for any one wondering.......

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Michael Ball

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2 years

Sorry I’m not a snowflake, but hockey fighting is stupid! Hockey is the only sport that hasn’t evolved

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

Well this hasn’t been a great season for the @sskroughriders but I’m still pinching myself that I get to be the voice of this team and work with my friend @lucmull95 . #Riders #CFL #CFLGameday

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

Garrett Marino shouldn’t be cut by the Riders, fined and suspended sure! Simoni Lawrence has been acting a fool for way longer than 92 and gets away with it! Having said that Marino should feel ashamed for that display.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

The NFL might as well play flag football. Don’t ever call the CFL bush league because the NFL is embarrassing

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

Harris didn’t even get a penalty on that play if I’m right! He certainly didn’t get kicked out and he wasn’t suspended for 1 yr! Bomber fans are prisoners of the moment

CFL Fan

@CFLFan13

1 year

@MattMcGillvs @geestwie @rhunter493 @therealballsy I didn't want to do this, but you want to talk about plays that went unsuspended? Here are a few.

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 months

When the waters are rough and the boat starts rocking you need to have that anchor to bring you back to stability. Besides my kids this is my person! Thanks for being my best friend!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

10 months

Former CFL great @HenryBurris wants to be the next HC of the @sskroughriders and believes he is the right man to lead the team to sustained success. He joins the @sportscage today after 3pm on @620ckrm

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

On the eve of camp Johnny Football isn't the only name making news. @dariandurant isn't done yet in Rider Nation. He has agreed to a weekly segment with us on the Riders Radio Network. Listen for Doubles Take! #Riders #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

3 years

It looks like the @BCLions are going to start @nathan_rourke this week against @calstampeders . Here is a ridiculous rule that needs to be changed. Rourke isn’t considered a CDN because he is QB! Wanna grow the game? Change this stupid rule! #CFL

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

CFL All Star voting 2.0 still flawed. Bighill over Sankey and Grant over Alford is laughable!

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

6 years

I was a broadcaster in the SJHL..these team's are the centre of their communities..Im sick for Humboldt

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Michael Ball

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5 years

So Mike Reilly is out with a wrist injury..Every starting QB has been knocked out but next season the league will move to only 2 QBs on the roster..What a terrible decision

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

1 year

Hey @sskroughriders the season isn’t done yet. This team is a scrappy bunch as you witnessed tonight. Let’s see what this QB room can do. #Riders #CFLGameday

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Michael Ball

@therealballsy

2 years

I realize things aren’t rosy in Rider Nation but I’ve received at least 5 messages from ppl asking me if there will be a coaching change? Huh? We are 4-4 and went to the last 2 West Finals! Now do they need to make changes…yes! But coaching isn’t 1 of them.

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Michael Ball

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2 years

Shaq and Swerve are back at practice with Riders

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Michael Ball

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6 years

Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka wants people to stop comparing his band to Led Zeppelin. He says it's really getting old because it's "been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely time."

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Michael Ball

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9 months

How didn’t the Bombers get called offside here? Doesn’t video review correct mistakes? They did in the Regular season?