55 min

Episode 297 - RESTORE THE ROAR - Giulio Caravatta, Kelly Bates, Geroy Simon & Ben Hladik Growing The Game with Ballsy

    • Football

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

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

55 min