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The guys are joined by the director of the CIAC, Glenn Lungarini, where they talk all things high school sports in the state of Connecticut, as the state tournaments for high school basketball and hockey are underway! 

Two basketball coaches are making national headlines, including UConn Men's Basketball Head Coach, Dan Hurley. We talked to Glenn Lungarini, executive director of the CIAC, about both cases and key takeaways around having good sportsmanship from the top down. Image Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

There's a proposed bill in Hartford that addresses unsportsmanlike behavior toward referees in youth sports. According to reports, many referees in Connecticut leave due to aggressive and over involved parents. Glenn Lungarini, executive director of the CIAC, talked about the bill and why it's necessary to pass. Image Credit: Getty Images

O leste da República Democrática do Congo está a ser palco de violentos combates entre os rebeldes do M23, apoiados pelo Ruanda, e o exército regular congolês. Há relatos que dão conta de que partes da cidade de Goma, capital da província do Norte Kivu, estão agora nas mãos deste grupo rebelde. Até ao momento, pelo menos 17 pessoas morreram e quase 400 ficaram feridas.  Em entrevista à RFI, Osvaldo Mboco, analista político angolano começa por relatar-nos aquilo que se sabe até ao momento sobre a situação no terreno, defendendo que a comunidade internacional já deveria ter condenado o Ruanda.RFI: O que se sabe até ao momento sobre a situação no terreno?Osvaldo Mboco: O que se sabe é que o M23 tomou de assalto Goma, que é uma das cidades importantes no leste da RDC. Também se sabe que muitos soldados ou militares do exército regular foram capturados pelo M23 e há algumas imagens que ainda são um pouco confusas, que têm a ver com alguns soldados da República Democrática do Congo estarem a ser escoltados pela força regular do exército do Ruanda. Mas é uma imagem muito confusa do ponto de vista de análise e também dos factos. Agora, um outro elemento que é importante é que Angola, a República Democrática do Congo, e também a República do Congo, acabaram retirando desta região os militares que estavam no mecanismo de verificação da trégua que existia, também por segurança, penso eu.Foi decisão de Angola que, segundo notas do país, foi uma acção concertada entre os serviços diplomáticos, quer do Estado angolano, quer com a RDC e quer também com o Ruanda. Está a viver-se um período de muita incerteza ao nível do Leste da República Democrática do Congo. E estas incertezas têm estado a criar um fluxo de refugiados bastante acentuado e também a dificultar a ajuda humanitária. Há uma demonstração clara de força do M23, do ponto de vista de maior capacidade combativa no terreno, comparativamente, ao exército regular, da República Democrática do Congo, e isto remete-nos a algumas reflexões: se o M23 vai simplesmente parar por goma ou se a intenção é também ocupar novas áreas, para além de Goma.RFI: Concretamente, pergunto-lhe qual é o papel estratégico desta que é a principal cidade do Leste da RDC?Osvaldo Mboco: Esta é uma das regiões que possui maior número de recursos minerais da República Democrática do Congo. Logo, se o M23 controla Goma, quer dizer que vai dar início ou vai intensificar as suas acções do contrabando de minérios e, por outro lado, isso dará ao M23 maior recurso financeiro para a aquisição de meios, equipamento bélico, etc. E há aqui uma outra perspetiva que não se fala muito, que talvez seja um pouco arriscada também. É mesmo a intenção do M23 querer controlar Goma e fazer de lá surgir um novo estado. Também pode ser aqui uma nova abordagem, que não é muito clara ainda. RFI: O que é que pode explicar o regresso do M23 a Goma, 12 anos depois de lá ter saído?Osvaldo Mboco: O que pode explicar é que o M23 nunca viu os seus interesses salvaguardados porque eles pretendem negociar directamente com o governo congolês. Não querem que seja negociado do ponto de vista práctico, por uma terceira pessoa ou então por uma terceira entidade. Mas o grande objectivo do M23 é também ocupar um pedaço de terra e não está muito interessado na paz porque a paz acabaria por obrigar a reintegrar alguns militares no exército. Uns iam para a vida civil, outros seriam desmobilizados, etc. E não é este o cenário porque eles percebem que, pela via da guerra, eles conseguem pilhar recursos e também defender os seus interesses económicos.Agora, o regresso está no facto de a comunidade internacional, a República Democrática do Congo, a SADC e a CIAC pensaram que depois do desaparecimento do M23, o M23 seria extinto e teria menos capacidade combativa. Penso que um elemento que nós temos que discutir é como é que o M23 se rearmou. Acho que deve ser o ponto de partida também do debate que nós temos que fazer.O M23 reearmou-se em função de países de trânsito. Ou seja, tem de haver um país de trânsito para chegar o equipamento militar, para ser dado treino, formação, logística, inteligência. E tudo indica que este país de trânsito seja o Ruanda porque o M23, quando se sentiu pressionado pelas forças governamentais, acabou por recuar nas matas do Ruanda. É um sinal mais do que claro que o Ruanda olhou para este cenário porque não me parece que a inteligência do Ruanda não tenha detectado que existia um grupo insurgente nas matas do Ruanda e que este tinha que garantir a integridade territorial. RFI: Não haverá incómodo por parte da comunidade internacional relativamente ao Ruanda, já que o país foi alvo de genocídio, evitando as críticas a Kigali, não obstante as suas repetidas incursões na RDC e o apoio ao M23? Não haverá incómodo por parte da comunidade internacional em de condenar o Ruanda?Osvaldo Mboco: Eu penso que a comunidade internacional já deveria ter dado esse passo, por uma razão muito simples: nós não podemos ter um estado ao nível da região, a nível do mundo, onde existem relatórios das Nações Unidas de peritos que deram conta que altas patentes a nível do Ruanda que apoiam o M23.No ano passado, houve um relatório que dava nota de que 3000 a 4000 soldados do Ruanda estão nas fileiras do M23. É o momento mais do que esperado para que se comece com as sanções a nível do Ruanda. E aqui a comunidade internacional e as grandes potências têm uma responsabilidade acrescida neste momento.O relatório das Nações Unidas é um relatório que não é completo. Não é verdadeiro porque o Ruanda não aceita. O Ruanda tem estado a desafiar uma organização de carácter mundial, que tem estado a fragilizar ainda mais a posição das Nações Unidas. E eu penso que, em função dos vários interesses instalados na República Democrática do Congo, dos franceses, americanos, russos e chineses, era fundamental perceber se esse cenário favorece muito mais esses países ou se este cenário prejudica os interesses dessas grandes potências.Se favorece muito mais os interesses dessas grandes potências, então vamos assistir a um olhar impávido e sereno da comunidade internacional porque percebem que, com o cenário de conflitualidade, eles têm muito mais a ganhar do ponto de vista da exploração do minério, a não ser que seja esse o entendimento que esses estados tenham. RFI: E quem é que poderá ter aqui um papel a desempenhar neste conflito? A SADC, a África de Leste? Na sua opinião, quem é que poderá ter um papel preponderante?Osvaldo Mboco: Ao nível do continente africano, nós temos que olhar para a Conferência Regional dos Grandes Lagos. É importante por uma razão muito simples porque grande parte dos países vizinhos da RDC estão na Conferência Regional dos Grandes Lagos. Logo, é aqui que se consegue traçar estratégias de segurança coletiva, onde se envolve todos os países vizinhos, os nove, porque uma política de boa vizinhança, uma política de segurança colectiva permitirá, até certo ponto, estratégias conjuntas e até, em alguns casos, algumas manobras militares conjuntas também.Então, eu penso que o mecanismo da Região dos Grandes Lagos é um mecanismo extremamente importante para se encontrar a estabilidade na República Democrática do Congo. Mas é fundamental, que a SADC, a CIAC, a União Africana, e as Nações Unidas apoiem aquilo que pode ser as políticas, mecanismos e as estratégias engendradas pela Conferência Regional dos Grandes Lagos para poder fazer face ao que está a acontecer a nível da República Democrática do Congo. RFI: Até que ponto é que a mediação de Angola e também outras mediações, nomeadamente do Quénia, não ficaram comprometidas agora com estes últimos desenvolvimentos no leste da RDC? Osvaldo Mboco: Bem, os processos de mediação normalmente são processos complexos. E, dada a natureza da complexidade do que se vive na República Democrática do Congo, o que eu penso, enquanto angolano, é que Angola, por partilhar uma fronteira vasta com a República Democrática do Congo, deve continuar a mediar e também trazer instrumentos para se encontrar a estabilidade. Claramente que esses avanços do M23 demonstram que a mediação de Angola e do Quénia não têm estado a conhecer os melhores resultados. Tem estado a falhar, mas é importante que se diga também que muitos aspectos aqui discutidos não dependem da mediação.A mediação procura encurtar as diferenças, apresentar propostas e os intervenientes são os principais actores. Esses sim, é que fazem a grande diferença. Mas Angola, por partilhar uma fronteira com a República Democrática do Congo dessa extensão, é importante que Angola esteja na mediação, até por uma questão de interesse do estado angolano.Por uma razão muito simples: porque tudo o que acontece na República Democrática do Congo acaba tendo implicações com o Estado angolano. Daí que eu defenda que a RDC não é uma zona de influência do Estado angolano. Mais do que isso, é o espaço vital. 

Darien's high school football team is getting a lot of attention on the internet after making a questionable play during last week's championship game against New Canaan. The CIAC has since spoken out about the play and reiterated that it can't happen moving forward. We spoke with CIAC Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini. Image Credit: Getty Images 

The guys talk about their expectations for the Patriots after the bye week. They also share their thoughts on Rhode Island's magical season and B.C and UConn playing in the Pinstripe and Fenway Bowls. They also close the book on the MIAA Super Bowls and look ahead to the CIAC state title games.

Former NFL quarterback, Brett Favre, made a bombshell announcement this week that he is battling Parkinson's Disease and it stems back to his career injuries. We asked Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC about protecting young athletes from debilitating head injuries. Image Credit: Reuters

Fairfield County is navigating yet again another student athlete death. 16-year-old Elliot Kropf was described as an excellent student, a talented hockey player, and beloved by the New Canaan community. The New Canaan High School student died over the weekend after police say he was hit by a train. How can we better support student athletes struggling with mental health and effectively hiding it? We spoke with Glenn Lungarini, Executive Director of the CIAC. Image Credit: Getty Images

Kickoff, at last! Hello again and welcome to the Meat Grinder, your weekly dose of high school football in Connecticut brought to you by the gang at GameTimeCT.com and hosted by Sean Patrick Bowley and Pete Paguaga. In this first episode of Season 7, we look back at everything that's happened this past offseason, starting with the deaths of two of Connecticut's all-time great coaches, Chuck Drury of Pomperaug and Ed McCarthy of St. Joseph and West Haven. We also break down the preseason Top 10 and give you our picks to reach and win the SIX 2024 CIAC state championship games. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Lungarini from CIAC discusses the fall season of sports as well as the national shortage of referees in high school sports.

Welcome to 16th and final Season 6 episode of The Meat Grinder, your weekly dose of high school football in Connecticut, brought to you by GameTimeCT and CT Insider. After six great championship bouts ad CCSU and UConn's Rentschler Field, we've crowned our 2023 champions and voted in the final GameTimeCT Top 10 poll and the STAPLES WRECKERS are No. 1 following their thrilling, 21-20 Class LL championship victory over West Haven. Join hosts Sean Patrick Bowley and Pete Paguaga as they run through everything that happened during championship weekend, including recaps of all six state championship games and how they voted in the final top 10 poll. This week's special guest star, our first in over a month, is none other than newly crowned No. 1-ranked Staples coach ADAM BEHRENDS.  The Iowa native arrived in Westport from IMG Academy in Florida just four years ago and, after a near-disastrous 2-8 season in 2019, Behrends quickly molded Staples in to a contender. But after a 1-point loss to Fairfield Prep in the 2022 quarterfinals, the Wreckers developed a 2023 Mantra: Find the Point. And they did just that, avenging their playoff loss to Prep by a point and then avenging their Week 1 loss to West Haven by a single yard and one point: 21-20. We also run down some of the candidates of the upcoming 91st New Haven Register All-State football Team. So — for the final time in 2023 — join us, won't you? RUNDOWN 0:00 — 2023 CIAC Championship Montage 4:23 — Staples finishes No. 1  10:42 — The Final 2023 GameTimeCT Top 10 13:11 — Poll Comparisons: Pete, Sean, Coaches 16:43 — Class LL Championship recap 20:46 — Class S championship recap 23:15 — Class MM Championship recap 24:29 — Class M Championship recap 25:59 — Class L Championship recap 28:40 — Class SS Championship recap 30:47 — Championship weekend takeaways (crowd comparisions) 36:37 — Interview with Staples coach ADAM BEHRENDS 1:06:46 — Final championship thoughts, 2024 look ahead 1:15:17 — 2023 Players and Coaches of the Year? 1:23:58 — Will Aldam wins the picks and Season 6 wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another thrilling edition of The Meat Grinder, your weekly dose of high school football in Connecticut with GameTimeCT's Sean Patrick Bowley and Pete Paguaga, and the weekly GameTimeCT Pick'ems Podcas: CIAC quarterfinal edition. And what a Thanksgiving week it was as we completed the CIAC state playoff field. There were upsets galore in the final Class S standings; a stunning revival for Fairfield Prep, which toppled West Haven to become the first losing team to qualify; Jett Hall's legendary Valley performances as Naugatuck toppled Ansonia in a battle of unbeatens. But the best game of Thanksgiving belonged to the Apple Valley Classic, where — at long last — Notre Dame recruit Matt Jeffery, injured for the better part of the last seven weeks, made his triumphant return to the gridiron and led Cheshire past rival Southington in a ride-or-die scenario in a game it hadn't won since 2011. SPB takes you through that thriller at Fontana Field and all the rest as we put a bow on the 2023 regular season.  And now we're onto the playoffs. First 45 is your annual Thanksgiving recap with highlights of impactful games from last week. The second 45 is the pick'ems, where Pete and Sean predict all 24 quarterfinal games, not to mention take a few stabs at predicting the state champions. You won't want to miss a minute. So join us, won't you? RUNDOWN  0:00 — Opening Montage: Matt Jeffery, the return 1:55 — Introduction: CIAC playoff (and website) probs 10:15 —Thanksgiving week wrap: Tuesday night 11:59 — Thanksgiving week wrap: Wednesday night (Masuk, Hand, Fairfield Prep) 20:47 —Thanksgiving Day wrap: Smith, Staples knock off No. 1 Greenwich 27:56 — Thanksgiving Day wrap: Jeffery goes off as Cheshire topples Southington 39:29 — Jett Hall. Naugatuck run past Ansonia, to 10-0 record 43:55 — Wrapping up Thanksgiving. 45:12 — Flip over your record, it's the pick section. 49:20 — CLASS S bracket and picks 55:06 — CLASS SS bracket and picks 1:04:08 — CLASS M bracket and picks 1:15:01 — CLASS MM bracket and picks 1:20:58 — CLASS L bracket and picks 1:28:15 — Class LL bracket and picks #cthsfb #highschoolfootball #connecticut #football #notredamefightingirish #ctfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've reached the penultimate week of the 2023 regular season, the week where we set the Thanksgiving table and learn, definitively, who is in and who needs what to qualify for the CIAC playoffs.  And, yes, your crack staff at GameTimeCT hunkered down with our slide rules and abacuses this weekend so that we may give you our best estimates on the latest scenarios heading into the final week and a half.  We also run down the latest top 10 poll and recap some of last week's big games, beginning with No. 9 Ansonia's 35-0 takedown of Oxford in an unbeaten NVL battle at Jarvis Stadium last week in, perhaps, a harbinger of playoff matchups to come.  We also recap the return of North Haven coach Tony Sagnella from his weekend suspension and sift through the ongoing soap opera in Monroe, where Masuk's seniors have risen about the controversy surrounding their coaching staff, to deliver an emphatic, playoff-qualifying victory over New Milford.  Don't miss our weekly shoutouts and a look at the upcoming NEPSAC Bowl championship games.  So join us, won't you? RUNDOWN 0:00 — Introduction 3:34 — Ansonia knocks off unbeaten Oxford, heads into Thanksgiving 9-0 9:42 — Week 11 GameTimeCT Top 10 Football Poll (Nos. 10-7) 11:38 — Sagnella returns from suspension for No. 6 North Haven 12:49 — Week 11 GameTimeCT Top 10 Football Poll (Nos. 5-1) 14:53 — 2023 Playoff Scenarios: Explaining CIAC's playoff formula and website issues 19:45 — Class S Playoff Scenarios (North Branford's huge win)  22:38 — Class SS Playoff Scenarios  25:16 — Class M Playoff Scenarios 26:35 — Class MM Playoff Scenarios (Cheshire in trouble) 32:22 — Class L Playoff Scenarios 34:22 — Class LL Playoff Scenarios (Can Fairfield Prep pull this off??) 43:20 — Seniors rise above the mess at Masuk 54:42 — SHOUTOUTS 1:03:43 — Suffield Academy upsets Cheshire Academy, NEPSAC Bowl matchups announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to back to another episode of the Meat Grinder, your weekly dose of high school football in Connecticut. Do not adjust your YouTube or Spotify. It is Friday and it is a very special episode of the Meat Grinder. Last week's drop of the Alliance playoff proposal got our gears going, we discussed it amongst ourselves, and then had a lengthy discussion about it with Oxford's Joe Stochmal, a member of the CIAC committee. We also thought about how similar the proposal is to one enacted by Massachusetts a few years ago in how the MIAA, the Massachusetts version of the CIAC, virtually eliminated the state's longstanding Thanksgiving Day football tradition at the expense of expanding the playoffs and starting it in early November. To give us a window into how that went down, we reached out to Danny Ventura, the 30-year veteran high school sports reporter from the Boston Herald for his insights and opinions on how Massachusetts' devaluation of Thanksgiving Day football has gone over. Granted, the CT Football Alliance's proposal suggests moving rivalry games typically held on Thanksgiving to Columbus Day, whereas Massachusetts allows teams to play Thanksgiving Day games in between the MIAA semifinals and championship weekend. But it was still an enlightening conversation all the same. We just couldn't fit it all into this week's regular Meat Grinder without heavy edits. Since we appreciate Danny's time and his insight, we present to you the full interview in a special episode. ENJOY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We knew it was coming and here it is. The Alliance brass has interrupted the season with their latest call to remove Thanksgiving Day as Connecticut's crown jewel of sporting events. The idea: Dump a century's worth tradition in favor of a balanaced schedule based on class, 50% more (whyyy??) playoff teams, the ending the season before the wrestling mats get rolled out. A win for 12 schools' winter programs and 24 middling football teams, perhaps. Naturally, our intrepid podcast hosts have their own opinions on this latest move to remove Thanksgiving Day football, and they lay out their pros and cons of this budding tradition of yearly CT high school football playoff ideas. This week's special guest star is none other than JOE STOCHMAL, the only coach Oxford's ever known. His program is 8-0 for the first time and on pace to reach the state playoffs for the first time, even as they head to Jarvis Stadium to face unbeaten NVL rival Ansonia on Thursday night.  Stox gives us the lowdown on his program and, as a member of the CIAC football committee, shows us the roadmap on how playoff proposals become CIAC law. He also gives us his personal opinion on the Alliance proposal.  In the meantime, check out highights from a handful of Week 9's biggest games, including: No. 3 Maloney rallying past Southington; North Haven, sans coach Tony Sagnella, knocking off Matt Jeffery-less No. 2 Cheshire; and, finally, Choate's 17-14 victory over Avon Old Farms in the most anticipated Prep school game of the year, since last year. It's a jam-packed and long episode. But, with this last full week of non-Thanksgiving football, why not spread our wings a bit? So join us, won't you? RUNDOWN  0:00 — Introduction. 2:00 — Turkey Day games in September?? No, Thanks: The Alliance playoff proposal. 20:07 — The Week 10 GameTimeCT Top 10 Poll (Nos. 10-8) 21:30 — Sagnella-less North Haven takes out Jeffery-less No. 2 Cheshire 28:33 — GTCT Top 10 Poll (Nos. 5-1) 29:55 — No. 3 Maloney rallies, holds off Southington 37:09 — Bunnell knocks off Notre Dame-Fairfield 38:27 — CLASS S playoff update:  39:40 — CLASS SS playoff update:  41:44 — CLASS M playoff update:  44:19 — CLASS MM playoff update:  46:36 — CLASS L playoff update 48:28 — CLASS LL playoff update 54:34 — Interview with OXFORD coach JOE STOCHMAL 1:31:24 — Shoutouts! 1:38:40 — Choate beats Avon Old Farms in anticipated NEPSAC unbeaten showdown 1:46:07 — Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a weekend of firsts across the state as October drew to a close. Notre Dame-Fairfield is 7-0 after beating Masuk for the first time since 2005. Coming off its first loss of the season, No. 7 West Haven handed No. 4 Newtown its first loss. Shelton, meanwhile, handed No. 6 North Haven its first on-field loss of the season while returning to the top 10 poll for the first time in a month. Up north, Manchester rallied to defeat Berlin 27-21 and is 5-1 for the first time since 2008 (a fact we didn't learn 'til after). Windham rallied to hand Stonington its first loss of the season. Back south, Wilton defeated Darien for the first time since 2007. And FIVE teams simultaneously earned their first victories of the season. Greenwich is still first in the latest GameTimeCT Top 10 football poll, but St. Joseph was the first team to hold the Cards under 30 points since Stamford did it Week 2. (Greenwich still won, 23-9, and might have become the first team to unofficially clinch a CIAC playoff spot. In Preps, Salisbury became the first team to beat Cheshire Academy. Everybody's anxious to see who'll emerge first in the Founders League when Choate and Avon Old Farms meet Saturday. This is also our first week without a guest. Coincidence? Hmm... But never fear, it's yet another jam packed episode with all the highlights and playoff outlooks you'll need on this first of November. So join us, won't you? RUNDOWN 0:00 — Opener, ND-Fairfield beats Masuk for first time since 2005 7:30 — Pete's first-half trip to Newtown-West Haven 10:45 — Pete's second-half trip to Shelton-North Haven 18:18 — The Week 9 GameTimeCT Top 10 Poll 26:47 — Sean's first-half trip to Manchester-Berlin 31:41 — Sean's second half trip to Windham-Stonington 41:43 — Wilton breaks another curse, beats Darien 45:14 — CIAC playoff standings: Class S & SS 49:52 — CIAC playoff standings: Class M & MM 57:23 — CIAC playoff standings: Class L & LL  1:06:46 — Week 8 Shoutouts (5 teams win their first games!) 1:15:41 — Salisbury rallies to knock off Cheshire Academy #cthsfb #ctfootball #connecticut #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #fridaynightlights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another edition of The Meat Grinder, Connecticut's award-winning high school podcast brought to you by GameTimeCT.  We've reached the midpoint of the 2023 season, and what better way to celebrate than diving into a very special Meat Grinder midseason double album. Yes, like the rock legends of old — The Beatles, Floyd, The Stones, Zep, The Who — we've got so much good stuff we're loathe to make any cuts, so we've decided to release it all in one drop. Join hosts Sean Patrick Bowley and Pete Paguaga as they look back on the Week 6 that was, including the two big Saturday FCIAC games, Rockville and Notre Dame-Fairfield's mission statement victories, Masuk freshman Aaaron Champagne popping the cork on Barlow. This week's special guest star is ninth-year Fitch coach MIKE ELLIS, whose team rallied to beat NFA on Saturday to set up a big ECC Division I showdown at perennial contender Killingly. Truth be told, Ellis hesitated before joining the podcast this week after realizing that all of this season's previous guests lost the same week they appeared on pod. Is there a Meat Grinder Podcast Curse? If there is, Ellis says he's here to break it. We've only just begun. The podcast's second half is our annual Midseason report, beginning with the first good look at the 2023 CIAC postseason picture in all six (bleh) playoff divisions. And, finally, Pete and SPB will conduct a midseason football snake draft, where they'll each select their top players and units from the season's first half. So join us, won't you? RUNDOWN 0:00 — Fanfare 1:33 — Who'll Stop The Rain? 4:23 — RIP Windsor's Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera 6:30 — GameTimeCT Top 10 (Part 1) 10:58 — FCIAC: Smith, No. 7 Staples grinds past Wilton 13:00 — GameTimeCT Top 10 (Part 2) 16:16 — Pequot: Rockville focuses anger, shuts down Granby/Canton 21:17 — SWC: Don't mess with DeJesus, ND-Fairfield 25:59 — SWC: Masuk's popping Champagne 30:48 — FCIAC: Danbury tops Norwalk ... playing college OT rules 37:21 — Week 6 Shoutouts 41:11 — Interview with Fitch coach MIKE ELLIS 1:08:59 — The Midseason Report: First look at CIAC playoff picture 1:30:39 — The Midseason Mock Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the one-year anniversary of losing Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy after an ambush attack. We learned about the CT Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation and its work honoring the fallen in our state. We spoke with retired Watertown Police Chief, John Gavallas, who is also the Chairman of the foundation's board of directors. (0:00) An unexpected tragedy happened on a Connecticut high school football field. A 15-year-old player became unresponsive at practice and died later that day. Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC responds to the incident and reiterated the state's focus on student athlete safety. (13:45) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 20% of people with disabilities, including those with autism, are employed in the US. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we highlighted a new Autism Speaks program meant to help people with autism find employment and encourage employers to hire people on the spectrum. President and CEO of Autism Speaks, Keith Wargo, explained the issue at hand and what the new program will do to help. (25:13) Image Credit: Getty Images

Families want to know that when they drop kids off at school in the morning, that the children will return home at the end of the day. We talked about resource officers at schools as well as building safety tools with Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas. It comes after Westport recently added three more officers to the school security beat in the district. (0:00) Unsportsmanlike conduct is becoming far too normal for student athletes, coaches and fans. Recently, North Haven High School had to forfeit its first football game due to bad behavior in school. Masuk High School's two head football coaches are on leave pending an investigation into complaints against them. Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC talked about the issues we are seeing on and off the field and how the state is responding. (13:28) Weapons, drugs, bullying, social media, you name it…teenagers today are exposed to it and most times, involved in it in some way. So, how do we bridge the conversation gap between parents and their kids? We got perspective from Bethel Superintendent of Schools, Christine Carver. (25:18) The first full week of school in September was plagued with early dismissals for many districts in Connecticut because of hot weather. With many old buildings that have no air conditioning units, taxpayers want to know where their school dollars are going? We talked to Fran Rabinowitz about school building conditions and if the state is figuring out how to improve the problem before next school year. (39:48) Connecticut is still dealing with a bus driver shortage. It comes as we see a couple bus companies in the state starting off the school year with a strike. We spoke with Durham Bus Company about the issue with retaining and gaining drivers. We also got perspective from them about avoiding a union strike. (53:33) Image Credit: Getty Images

Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want. 

Luis Eduardo Parra, contralor delegado para la Seguridad y Defensa, aseguró que hubo un cambio de objeto en el proyecto.

Fights breaking out after high school games is becoming too common in Connecticut. Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC stopped by to talk about the problem and weighed in on the debate over neck guards for hockey players. ((00:00)) Bear care in Connecticut has been top of mind for animal advocates recently. A recent viral video shows a bear hibernating under a Connecticut man's pool deck. Did DEEP give the right advice in handling this bear? Annie Hornish with The Humane Society of the United States weighs in on the situation. ((15:06)) Zoo Minute: we learn the history of the prairie dogs at the Beardsley Zoo and why the habitat needs upgrades. ((23:21)) IMAGE CREDIT:  Royalty-free Collection: The Image Bank 

It's State Championship Weekend! The matchups are set. The annual CIAC championship has been conducted and the title venues —— Central Connecticut State's Arute Field and University of Connecticut's Rentschler Field —— are ready to host Saturday's six championship games. Join hosts Pete Paguaga and Sean Patrick Bowley has they talk about the weekend ahead, preview the games and pick who they believe will win the six state championships. Join us, won't you? Be sure to also check out the live action version of the show on YouTube.

Welcome to the Annual Turkey Wrap Episode of the Meat Grinder, our look back at all the thrills, chills and spills and clean up after the Thanksgiving Week regular season finale. Despite the CIAC's best efforts to dilute the playoffs to the point where only 11 of 48 playoff spots were up-for-grabs heading into the week (and a mere seven on Thanksgiving Day), the contenders and rivals still managed to give their fans a show as they vied for precious playoff berths. Sean and Pete take a look back at some of the madness, beginning with Valley Regional/Old Lyme practically begging for table scraps after getting put outside by Rocky Hill's late-announced forfeit win from Week 1 and ending with Cheshire coach Don Drust pacing across the Maclary Complex praying his team had enough to squeak in over Darien after a tough loss to Southington in the Apple Valley Classic. There was also an incident where internet star Logan Paul showed up in Milford and somehow got upstaged by Law's John Neider. PLUS! It's another crossover episode with the Pick'ems Podcast, in which Pete and Sean attempt to pick the winners of Tuesday's 24 state quarterfinal games. So join us, won't you?

It's a jam-packed, albeit delayed, special episode in which Pete and Sean look back at the thriller at Ken Strong Stadium where unbeaten West Haven survived a spirited comeback against rival Hamden to stay unbeaten, not to mention a number of other wild results from a weatherbeaten Week 10 schedule. No. 1 Maloney's reign lasts all of one week, thanks to Glastonbury. Could the Westies capture the imagination of the state's Top 10 voters? Or would a former favorite reclaim the top spot? Also, the Clinch Is In! Twenty-eight teams have unofficially punched their ticked to the state playoffs in this expanded six-championship season. We take a look at which of the remaining 20 spots can be filled in the coming days. One of the teams desperately needing a victory to get in is 6-3 Windsor, which faces next-door rival Bloomfield in its finale Saturday. It's the first time the two CCC powers have played in more than a decade. Joining us as a special guest is Windsor coach ROB FLEETING, who two 22-year, two-time state championship coaching career reached the 200-victory milestone last week. Fleet looks back at all the great players and great teams under his charge over the years, plus how his program deals with yearly turnover. So join us, won't you? Be sure to check out our LIVE ACTION version on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@gametimect RUNDOWN: 0:00 — Intro and highlights: No. 4 West Haven beat No. 7 Hamden in 27-23 classic 13:07 — Naugatuck blasts Woodland in monsoon 14:18 — Glastonbury knocks off No. 1 Maloney 16:40 — Latest Top 10 Poll: Southington is No. 1 again?? 24:56 — The Playoff Picture: 28 Teams Clinched 28:41 — Bloomfield holds off Platt to clinch; Platt awaits Stoddard Bowl 33:03 — The Playoff Picture: Class L 36:27 — The Playoff Picture: Class MM 39:10 — The Playoff Picture: Class M 40:37 — The Playoff Picture: Class SS 41:47 — The Playoff Picture: Class S 44:30 — Windsor coach ROB FLEETING interview 1:16:38 —2022 Championship Venues Announced 1:24:10 — Wrapping Up Further Reading: Latest Top 10 Poll: Southington is No. 1 (again) https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/The-GameTimeCT-Top-10-Football-Poll-Week-11-17583489.php Inside Week 10 of CIAC Football: Dreaming of math-free playoff scenarios https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/CIAC-football-Week-10-wrap-17569011.php Week 10 HS Football Scoreboard / Schedule https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/The-Week-11-CT-High-School-Football-Schedule-17583231.php Reid's last-minute TD catch lifts No. 4 West Haven over Hamden https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/West-Haven-Hamden-football-SCC-CIAC-17579839.php Bronson, New Milford upset Barlow, stay in Class L playoff race https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/New-Milford-upsets-Joel-Barlow-moves-one-win-17578650.php Martin, Deitelbaum lead Naugatuck in wipeout of Woodland https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/Martin-Deitelbaum-lead-Naugatuck-in-wipeout-of-17578801.php Rockville snaps Cromwell-Portland's 22-game winning streak https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/Rockville-football-snaps-Cromwell-Portland-s-17577497.php Petrone, Glastonbury knock off newly-crowned No. 1 Maloney in OT https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/Glastonbury-upsets-No-1-Maloney-in-CT-football-17576112.php Fairfield Prep rides defense in defeating No. 10 North Haven https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/Fairfield-Prep-North-Haven-CIAC-football-17574497.php

Welcome back to another episode of The Meat Grinder, your weekly dose of high school football in Connecticut with GameTimeCT's Pete Paguaga and Sean Patrick Bowley. Now that Maloney has snatched the No. 1 banner away from Southington with its thrilling, 31-28, double overtime victory won on the foot of Josh Scaramuzzo, we turn our attention to Week 10 and another showdown between unbeaten teams. This time, it'll be No. 4 West Haven (8-0) playing host to No. 7 Hamden (8-0). While it might not pack the punch of No. 1 v. 2, it's an old District League rivalry resumed this year for supremacy in SCC Tier II, not to mention for a possible home game in the upcoming Class LL playoffs. Joining us this week is, of course, Hamden coach and athletic director Tom Dyer, who has guided Hamden to this recent renaissance of two-consecutive playoff seasons. Dyer, who won a couple of state titles at Hillhouse, talks about his team and what's been behind its 8-0 start. Dyer, who is also a representative on the CIAC's football committee and the coaches association, also has a say in the makeup of how Connecticut conduct its football playoffs. Naturally, given SPB's distain for the recent six-division expansion, we hear from Tom about the philosophy of the decision. Plus, with 2 1/2 weeks of games left before the end of the regular season, we delve into the latest CIAC playoff situation. So join us, won't you?

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Meat Grinder, your weekly look at high school football in Connecticut with GameTimeCT's Pete Paguaga and Sean Patrick Bowley. And it was indeed a thriller on Halloween Weekend, especially up at Pierson Park in Cromwell where Cole Brisson and the Cromwell/Portland football team rallied and then hung on for dear life to win against Di'Angelo Jean-Pierre and Valley Regional/Old Lyme, 28-27. Johnny Beltre tipped away the 2-point pass to extend the defending state champions' 21-game win streak. Joining us this week is Cromwell/Portland coach Randell Bennett who talks about that game and how he went from an inaugural Cromwell player to a championship head coach in 20 years. We also take a look at the latest Top 10 poll where, for the third-consecutive season, voters have set up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup when Southington faces Maloney in a CCC battle at Falcon Field in Meriden. We also break down St. Joseph's defensive win over New Canaan and the latest CIAC playoff point standings. And, finally, we dip into Choate's big 26-15 victory over Loomis Chaffee in a massive NEPSAC battle of unbeatens. It's a jam-packed episode. So join us, wont you?

Every Monday in The Feed Kevin talks to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut High School Sports. This week Vin tells us about one undefeated soccer team, a new CIAC rule in boys and girls high school basketball, plus this week's student athlete from Milford.  Photo credit: Getty Images

Glenn Lungarini, CIAC NIL for high school kids, playoffs etc

Dom Amore breaks down the UConn Baseball team's run as well as the NIL reaching the CIAC and high school students now.

GameTimeCT hosts Pete Paguaga and Scott Ericson draft their Connecticut High School baseball teams in a fantasy draft.

What do you think 'Sexuality' means? Is it just a sexual act? Is it everything about you? Is it who you are attracted to?Jordina Quain is an incredible sexologist out in the world educating on all things sexuality and in this episode, you'll hear just how absolutely massive the scope of sexuality actually is.With a huge part of her work being within the field of sexuality and disability, we also talk about shame and the level of acceptance by wider society, what sexuality means and why it is so important to talk openly about body parts and what their names are. It's a fricken awesome chat with an extremely passionate crazy sex lady and we can't get enough.We drop a few uncensored words in this one, just a heads up.Want to learn more? Follow @jordinaquain or @secca_org ! Want to know EVEN more? Check out the below resources. And if you are interested in a clitoris and want to be part of the fundraising fun, reach out to Jordi directly.BooksMating in CaptivityCome As You AreGrowing Up Disabled in Australia Love FactuallyLove Stories by Women of ColourDessert Flower Men Who Hate Women The Hospital by the RiverShe Wants ItThe Ethical SlutThe Body Keeps the Score Three WomenGrowing Up Queer in Australia Say Hello We Are All Freaks Period Queen KinkA Different Kind if DaughterGames People PlayPodcastsWhere Do We BeginDisability After DarkPeriod Queen TV/MovieLove on the SpectrumPrinciples of Pleasure Big MouthSex Education KinseyMasters of Sex Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

I know a lot of incredible people and Bri is definitely one of them. My bloody gorgeous friend Bri Clark, a musician, songwriter and fresh rescue dog Mum, was diagnosed with Lupus when she was 23 years old. A chronic autoimmune condition which attacks her blood. In this episode, we talk about a lot and cover topics such as what it feels like to have an autoimmune condition, the different tiers of a flare and what it actually means to be immunocompromised in a world with COVID-19. Check Bri out at @briclarkmusic , I might be biased but she is very great. Follow @congratulationsitsacyst while you are at it! Few naughty words in this one, just a heads up.Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

Aujourd'hui dans "Punchline", Laurence Ferrari et ses invités débattent de cette possibilité que les Russes utilisent des armes chimiques, officiellement interdites par la Convention sur l'interdiction des armes chimiques (CIAC) de 1993, en Ukraine. Joe Biden a promis que l'OTAN réagirait si la Russie venait à le faire. 

The anxiety episode you've been asking for is here! And Lou from The Anxiety Project has EXPERIENCE. Lou and I have been chatting for.. probably close to a couple of years now and we just couldn't catch each-other! But we finally made it and it felt beautiful. In this one, you'll hear about what anxiety is and Lou's personal journey with anxiety for over 20 years. It's a personal chat where we touch on the importance of knowing who you are as a person and why this is critical for your mental health and healing.If you are interested in working with Lou, check out her upcoming Confidence to Be™ Mastermind at https://theanxietyproject.com.au/confidence-to-be-waitlist/ or the Getting Vulnerable Podcast: https://theanxietyproject.com.au/podcast/ Follow @the.anxietyproject to keep up to date and give us a cheeky follow @congratulationsitsacyst while you are at it. Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

We are BACK with the sophomore season of Congratulations! It's a Cyst! Our first guest? Oof have we got a treat for you..It is the incredible Lucy Peach, the one and only period preacher you need in your day to day immediately. Long time songwriter, performer and author of Period Queen, Lucy is a guest I was absolutely buzzing to chat to.  We talk about the phases of your cycle, the different mediums she uses to spread the word and how amazing it is to be a cyclical creature.Wanna' learn more? Well you are in LUCK! You'll hear us talk about Lucy's new resource, Explore Your Power. Go to https://www.lucypeach.com/courses and type in KAILA-LP for a cheeky 10% off. New to the world of the menstrual cycle? Meet Your Power is a great place to start and the code will work for you too. Follow @lucypeaches to keep up to date and give us a cheeky follow @congratulationsitsacyst while you are at it.  Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

If the state's two top teams are in Division II and five teams in Division I are under .500, are we really giving players, coaches and fans a Division I state tournament that includes all of the best teams in Connecticut? We talk with CIAC Associate Executive Director Gregg Simon.

1. After a basketball blowout between Sacred Heart Academy and Lyman Hall, was the apology and suspension necessary? Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC talked about the situation and what decisions should have been made. ((00:10)) 2. New year, new attitude. Instead of making resolutions for yourself, what about goals for you in regards to your marriage? Bob Donovan explains. ((08:34)) 3. The governor's emergency powers could be extended again but that means state reps and senators still take a back seat. The Yankee Institute says that should mean they lose their paychecks and health benefits. ((23:44)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

It's been a huge year! And this episode is COMPLETELY different to what it was supposed to be, but here it is. Raw as the day I was born and a big thank you for supporting CIAC throughout 2021. I've given my reasons for some books I loved this year and some sneaky goss for what to expect from Congratulations! It's a Cyst in Season 2. Don't go anywhere! We'll be back in February. 1. Period Queen - Lucy Peach2. How to Endo - Bridget Hustwaite3. Beyond the Gender Binary - Alok Vaid-Menon4. Period Repair Manual / Hormone Repair Manual - Lara BridenCongratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

The most highly requested topic is finally here in episode form and we are lucky enough to have the extremely overqualified and hugely knowledgable Megan Haralampou, also known as The Biomedical Naturopath!With qualifications as a Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist and a cheeky Biomedical Science degree to top it all off, we know you are going to get a LOT out of it. This episode is absolutely bustin' out of the blister pack with information about what The Pill is, the forms it comes in, what your hormones are doing both on and off The Pill and how we can transition our body off hormonal contraception. You can find the incredible Megan at @thebiomedicalnaturopath and www.thebiomedicalnaturopath.comCongratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

This is a chunky episode full of incredible information about something 90% of the population experience. Your favourite unpredictable foe - Acne! We are so lucky to nab Emilia for this episode, a UK based Nutritionist specialising in the field of acne who has come from a background of personal experience. In this episode you'll hear all about what acne is, how your blood sugar levels can send your hormones all over the place and why balancing them is so important. But it doesn't stop there.. we've got pearlers on the skin barrier, gut health, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and histamine scattered throughout. To top it all off, we chat about some great foods to add to your diet, some foods to keep an eye on and whether drinking water is the be all and end all of skin health. Check out the amazing Emilia at @emilianutrition or book an online appointment at www.emilianutrition.co.uk.Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

We've got a wholesome episode for you this time around with the incredible Selin Aydan, a registered dietitian with a HUGE amount of knowledge in the field of fibroids. You'll hear SO much incredible information including what they are, the symptoms you may experience (alongside the likelihood of being asymptomatic) and why fibroids are more common in people of colour.  It's a great one and we had a lot of questions about this hot topic so tune in and let us know what you think!  Selin has a completely online practice and you can find her at @fibroid.fertility.dietitian to book in a consult. Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

In this episode, we have a chat to Dr Amani Harris, an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Fertility Specialist & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Is it possible we could have found someone better to chat to about what to expect when going in for a laparoscopy? Nah, not possible. If you are planning to go in for a laparoscopy, had one recently, or even just want to learn more, this episode covers a lot of ground. You'll hear all about why this procedure may be necessary, how the procedure is performed, robotic options and all the tips and tricks when in recovery. You can find Dr Amani at @dramaniharris or www.anaria.com.au.Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

Curious about whether you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Don't understand weird symptoms you have been having lately? I hear ya! And this episode is here to help. Kaila takes a dive into the Rotterdam Criteria, a set of three diagnostic findings developed by experts in 2003 to determine whether an individual has PCOS. Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry LivingsSources used in this episode:How is PCOS Diagnosedhttps://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/pcos/how-is-pcos-diagnosedYou might Not Have PCOShttps://larabriden.com/you-might-not-have-pcos/And if you are interested in the book mentioned in this episode..The Period Repair Manual Samplehttp://larabriden.com/sample/prm2-ch1-2.pdf

TW: Body Image & Disordered EatingThere are so many facets to health and how we perceive ourselves is a big one. In this episode, we chat to the amazing Sabine McKenzie, a body image educator on a mission to help you get past the physical. We cover a lot of ground in this one and you'll hear a little bit about both of our experiences with body image, food anxiety and disordered eating as well as some great information about what influences body image and why we shouldn't be holding how we look in such high regard. To find out more about Sabine, check out @sabine.mckenzie and www.coreconfidence.net while you are smashing your scales to pieces.Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

Just one day after announcing all winter sports activities will not start until Jan. 19, CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lugarini spoke with Matt and Catherine about the factors that led to the decision, what needs to change to make a winter season possible for all sports and the impact this news will have over the next two months. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! CIAC elects to postpone winter sports season until Jan. 19: https://bit.ly/3kJ90XJ

Gregg Simon was the long-time Athletic Director at Newtown High School and is now doing great work at the CIAC overseeing the administration of HS sports state-wide. In this episode of "Lax Is Life" we talk about what it was like inside that organization as the decisions were made to cancel the 2020 sports activities in general. And then of course we got around to talking lacrosse.