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Between the Lines

Between the Lines is a look inside football with the Voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Dave Thomas. Hear Between the Lines weekday mornings at 7:45 a.m. on 620 CKRM. 

Between The Lines: Counting down to the Labour Day Classic with Brendon LaBatte: ‘I never even thought about playing football again’

Between The Lines: Counting down to the Labour Day Classic with Brendon LaBatte: ‘I never even thought about playing football again’

Many football players dream of playing in the Labor Day Classic, and for Weyburn's Brendan Labatt, he had the opportunity to play in this game as a member of both the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Between The Lines: Football and the campfire game of telephone

Between The Lines: Football and the campfire game of telephone

Football has long been known as a game of inches. Last week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders showed it can also be a game of seconds.
Between The Lines: Let’s get physical

Between The Lines: Let’s get physical

If you're in the vicinity of Mosaic Stadium, I wouldn't be surprised if you hear the sounds of Olivia Newton-John. That's because the theme this week for the Saskatchewan Roughriders is "Let's Get Physical.
Between The Lines: A.J. Ouellette and Trevor Harris have the right chemistry

Between The Lines: A.J. Ouellette and Trevor Harris have the right chemistry

Team chemistry is a big part of championship teams, and for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, that bond is evident in the offensive backfield.
Between The Lines: The smell of success

Between The Lines: The smell of success

The smell of success can come in many forms. I got a great idea for a cologne. It's called the beach. You spray it on and it's just like you came home from the beach.
Between The Lines: Saskatchewan Roughriders Dhonte Meyers and KeeSean Johnson love to compete

Between The Lines: Saskatchewan Roughriders Dhonte Meyers and KeeSean Johnson love to compete

According to the great Vince Lombardi, competition is for losers. I play to win. Well, that may describe Saskatchewan Roughriders receivers and roommates KeeSean Johnson and Dhonte Meyers.
Between The Lines: Elvis Stojko ready to coach Riders RB A.J. Ouellette

Between The Lines: Elvis Stojko ready to coach Riders RB A.J. Ouellette

You never know who you're going to meet—just ask Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette. During the Riders' bye week, Ouellette attended an event where he had the opportunity to rub elbows with figure skating great Elvis Stojko.
Between The Lines: Pinch-hitting with the Saskatchewan Roughriders

Between The Lines: Pinch-hitting with the Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Regina Red Sox will open the Western Canadian Baseball League's final series at home tonight when they host Sylvan Lake in Game one of the best-of-three Series.
Between The Lines: Getting set for a pivotal matchup at Mosaic Stadium

Between The Lines: Getting set for a pivotal matchup at Mosaic Stadium

Two of the hottest quarterbacks in the Canadian Football League will be on the field at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday when the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Hamilton Tigercats.
Between The Lines: How Charleston Hughes made the most of film study

Between The Lines: How Charleston Hughes made the most of film study

In football, we often hear how a team is studying the film. Well, what exactly does that mean?