Then again, I like this time of the year because it gives me a reason to get rid of last year’s candies. I will try stick to some interesting guests, like we do each week.

However, this show could stir up some late witches and goblins. Those really weren’t the words I had planned to use.

What’s it like playing basketball and football with one hand?

So, guys and gals, stop complaining. My hat is off to our guest, a teenager, who had a birth defect and chose to make the best of his life - and plays sports better than teenagers whining with two hands.

And, basketball - when is a season too long in high schools?

Girls play three months, if they’re lucky. Boys, well they’ve started tournaments now in October and the provincial playoffs are in march. Good at math?

And we have lots more including a lack of understanding on the part of some players and coaches about H1N1 and my visit to a Mississauga high school class to talk about this profession. Oh yeah.

Sunday at 9:30am, following the University Sports Report.

Seems that teams can forfeit games whenever they feel like it, and some leagues don’t even have any sanctions. Then, there’s also the blow-out scores - my favorite beef in the school game - where learning is supposed to be part of the development process.

And how can we forget the on-going fall-out from the embarrassment at Chaminade College when a few football players - with others on the team well aware of what was happening - choosing to experiment with putting feces in a microwave oven. Yes, sadly, worth repeating.

To change pace, this Sunday on the HIGH SCHOOL SHOW at 9:30am, we’re going to do something never done since this program started 17 years ago.

We’re going to talk with Elvis. Yes, Elvis.

I know, “you’re all shook up”. Here’s the deal, you’re welcome to wear your “blue suede shoes” and “shake, rattle and roll”, some of the famous songs of the legendary King of Rock, but - if you do start singing - make sure it’s not in a public place.

Actually, it’s Elvis Thomas - the former National team and professional soccer player who’ll be on the show to talk about coaching at the school he once attended. We have a great story on volleyball - an undefeated team that doesn’t even have a home gym. And, what’s it like scoring five touchdowns in a game.

Sunday at 9:30am on THE FAN 590.

Judging from all the e-mails and voice mails, lots of people are angry - and even some at me.

Here’s the story. On the show this morning, we made reference to two football players from Chaminade College in Toronto putting feces in a microwave, then pushing a button It all happened, as a prank, while staying in a hotel during a recent trip to Michigan for an exhibition game.

It’s true. So, many - and I mean many - people are furious that the school did not punish the players with a suspension and/or dismissal from the football team. Some thought I was picking on a Catholic school on Sunday morning. Really? A few listeners wanted to know why we didn’t mention the names of the student and/or why we didn’t have their parents on the show. As if these kids and parents, already embarrassed enough, would even come on to explain the mischievous behaviour.

And then, there were several people who objected vehemently to us even mentioning this item. Yup, we got blamed for telling the truth. Didn’t realize that putting this kind of stuff in a microwave was normal practice - and that we are at fault for making this absurd (for lack of a better word) story public.

Swallow it, folks. And I mean the story.

Is it school, maybe sports, how about jobs, the future, family pressures, friends, could it be H1N1 or something else?

Three teenage athletes share their priorities with us this Sunday morning at 9:30 on the Thanksgiving Weekend edition of the HIGH SCHOOL SHOW.

Alright, we’ll also talk some football with a player whose team refuses to lose this year. And, with the provincial finals coming up in golf, a remarkable story of determination. Also, some volleyball with a report from one of the top players in Peel Region who is competing with his team in a tournament in Newfoundland.

Raul Thompson, from Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Mississauga, is a running back that may just be among the best in the Greater Toronto Area. Derek Wiggan is an outstanding defensive lineman with the three-time defending Metro Bowl champs at St. Michael’s in Toronto and Winston Miles plays on the defensive line for Forest Hill - a team that won a divisional title last year.

All three plan to play university football and just might have what it takes to play at the pro level.

Reports show that an estimated 1.4 million high school sports injuries lead to 500,000 doctors visits and 30,000 hospitalizations annually. And there’s another tragic school sports story about a college player in Louisiana who died after he became ill at practice.

This Sunday morning, yes Sept. 13th at 9:30, THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOW will examine injuries in sports with Toronto’s Dr. Michael Clarfield and Jeffrey Kroll, a Chicago personal injury lawyer who has represented students with school sports injuries.

A late start to the school year also means a squished season for many leagues in the Greater Toronto Area as Bowl games are set for late November - and, likely, at the Rogers Centre.

This Sunday AT 9:30 A.M. on THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOW, we’ll talk football with three guys - and each looking at the game from a slightly different perspective.

One will be a coach who is also a teacher and the publisher of a football magazine. Then, how does the Ontario Varsity Football League impact on players prepping for the school season? A coach and former Canadian Football league player will talk about it.  And a Durham Region team, expected to do well in its league this year, is in Ohio for a pre-season game. We’ll find out how they did and more.

Yes, it’s me - David Grossman. Ready to go.

Starting this Sunday, August 30th at 9:00am until 10:00am, we’ll kick off a new season (No. 17 I believe). Starting with the UNIVERSITY SHOW, in-studio guests are the Athletic Directors from Ryerson (Ivan Joseph), Toronto (Liz Hoffman) and York (Jennifer Myers).

Topics? Well, you’ll have to tune in - but here are a few: is there enough money to continue to offer a bonafide university sports program at three of the largest post-secondary schools in the country or should it all be fitness and intramural, athletic scholarship - are they working and keeping Canadians in Canada. There’s more, believe me.

Then, at 9:30am, the HIGH SCHOOL SHOW. The President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (Ken Coran) will share his views on the value of sports in high schools, should coaches be paid and his thoughts on coaching certification for teachers. School trustees Josh Matlow (Toronto) and Chris Braney (Pickering) will chat about everything from keeping swimming pools open to increaing participation in sports for students. And, yes, there’s more.

Sunday morning at 9:00 on Toronto’s Sports Radio, THE FAN 590 or tune in at www.fan590.com

What am I getting at?

Well, it’s that time of the year. Our final show of the school year is set for this Sunday at 9:00am. Tough putting together a year-ender on a one-hour show so we’ll just have to be creative.

We have some great guests - a high school principal whose teams won two Ontario championships in the same sport. Also, a provincial government Minister. Yup. And, heck, politics and sports are fun, so we have an individual joining us who says it the way he sees it. Some coaches are on too, including one who was suspended from coaching for a year for - using two ineligible players in a U.S. tournament.

I know you want names, but not this time.

The HIGH SCHOOL SHOW, Sunday morning at 9:00.

So, we’re giving you more this Sunday - but with a slight adjustment.

This Sunday, yes it’s Father’s Day Sunday, we will speak with students who participated on championship teams this year. What was it like to experience the gold medal season? The big win and all the celebrations - for many, in their graduating year.

Should be interesting with athletes from basketball, soccer, football, hockey, track and field and baseball.

And we might also get a few words about - dad.

Listen Sunday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am - THE FAN 590 or www.fan590.com