fourth quarter. Elsewhere in Canadian university football play it w

MINNEAPOLIS – When R.A. Dickey takes the mound on Thursday afternoon at Target Field, the forecast temperature of one Celsius will test a man who throws a unique pitch, the knuckleball, which is better suited to climate-controlled, humid conditions. Dickey insists hell be ready. “It would be the same challenge that I would have if I was pitching conventionally and just trying to get my body warm and going,” said Dickey. “As far as the conditions, cold isnt necessarily an enemy to the pitch. If Im throwing a good one it shouldnt matter.” The Blue Jays are armed with an eight-man bullpen, which include long options J.A. Happ, Todd Redmond and Esmil Rogers. Thanks to an off-day Monday and Wednesdays postponement, its all hands on deck should Dickey struggle. “Well know early on, I can guarantee you that,” said manager John Gibbons of whether Dickeys on his game. “Were fine down in the ‘pen so if we have to yank him, if hes not effective at all, weve got plenty of guys down there.” Dickey has gone bad start, good start, bad start over his first three outings. Hes gotten the decision in each, posting a 1-2 record and a 5.30 ERA in the early going. His walk total, which plummeted in the second half of last season compared to the first, has crept back up to 4.8 per nine innings pitched. Hell do his best to keep his body warm, specifically his fingertips because theyre crucial to the knuckleballs grip, as the game goes on. “Whatever thats going to be,” said Dickey. “Ride the bike a little bit in-between innings, come in (the clubhouse,) heating pack, whatever. We have plenty of stuff to keep us warm in-between innings. Well see.” The Blue Jays need a split of the doubleheader to secure a third-consecutive series victory. They took two of three from the Astros last week and two of three from the Orioles in Baltimore over the weekend. LINDS BACK TROUBLE IS BACK Adam Lind wouldnt, or couldnt, predict whether the lower back stiffness he suffered on Tuesday night will land him on the disabled list. “Were just going to try to do what we can to get me on the field as soon as we can,” said Lind. “We cant let it drag on,” said Gibbons. “Hopefully we can get through a couple of days without him. Were playing pretty good right now. We need him. Hes been a big contributor but its day to day.” Linds back seized in the fourth inning of Tuesday nights win as he was running to second base following a walk. He stayed in the game, singling and scoring in the sixth, before being lifted for pinch-hitter Josh Thole in the seventh. He was limping in the clubhouse after the game. It was a struggle to put on his shoes. Since then, Lind has made progress. “A lot,” he said. “Im functionable so hopefully have a good day of treatment all day today, just continue to try to get healthy and hopefully by the weekend Ill be ready to play.” The worst time of day is when Lind wakes up. His back spasms; he begins to move around and it loosens up somewhat. “Thats probably something thats going to linger with him for the rest of his career, I would think,” said Gibbons. “Those backs can be … so there can be times you need to give him a break if he flares up so you can calm it down. Hopefully it doesnt get any worse.” JANSSEN SUFFERS SETBACK Casey Janssen wont throw for the next two or three days with his minor league rehabilitation assignment halted as he tries to work his way back from an abdominal strain. “Its just not right,” said Gibbons. “Its not like its a lot worse but he doesnt feel quite comfortable enough yet to start cutting it loose.” Janssen pitched a scoreless inning for Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday night, allowing a hit and striking out a batter. GOSE RECALLED The Blue Jays recalled Anthony Gose for the second game of the doubleheader, when both clubs are allowed to carry a 26th player on the active roster. NIGHTCAP PITCHING MATC-HUP The Blue Jays will send right-hander Dustin McGowan (1-1, 4.00) to the mound tonight against Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey (0-2, 7.84). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 EDT. Cheap Adidas Devils Jerseys . Ontario Superior Court Case Management Master Ronald Dash released the decision on Monday, saying John McCaw Jr. must testify in front of a jury by live video conference. Moores lawyer, Tim Danson, asked the court to compel McCaw - who is based in Seattle - to testify in the case back on February 27. Cheap Devils Jerseys Authentic . - New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has an agreement to bring back outside linebacker Parys Haralson on a one-year deal. http://www.cheapdevilsjerseys.com/ . Terrance Broadway threw for 227 yards and Hunter Stover kicked three field goals as the Ragin Cajuns won an unprecedented fourth straight New Orleans Bowl with a 16-3 triumph over Nevada. Wholesale Devils Jerseys . According to the Red Wings Twitter feed, Zetterberg plans to practice with the team on Thursday and is aiming for a second round comeback. Cheap New Jersey Devils Jerseys . As a follow-up, TSN.ca offers you the opportunity to chime in on all the big issues with our insiders. Read up on all the questions and answers, and put in your own two cents on our popular Your Call feature.Austin Kennedy tied his own Lancers record with six touchdown passes Sunday as Windsor earned a 78-11 victory over the Waterloo Warriors to open the 2013 Canadian university football season. The fourth year quarterback completed 24 of 28 passes with 335 passing yards over three quarters of play before resting in the fourth. Kennedy, an Ontario University Athletics all-star last season, was also Windsors second leading rusher, totalling 108 yards on 15 attempts. Evan Pszczonak grabbed three touchdown receptions, which also ties a Lancers single-game record, and totalled six catches for 102 yards. Veteran running back Mitch Dender picked up 111 yards on 13 rushes for Windsor, while rookie Nigel Applewhaite made good use of his first-ever start, running the ball nine times for 88 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Elsewhere in Canadian university football play it was: Queens 52 York 1; Guelph 21 Laurier 7; Western 50 Torontoo 14; and McMaster 51 Ottawa 24.dddddddddddd At Windsor, Ont., the Lancers 78 points breaks a team record for most points scored in a single game. With the victory, Windsor avenged a 48-29 loss to the Warriors in their final conference match last season. --- Queens 52 York 1 At Toronto, Giovanni Aprile had four touchdowns to power the Gaels past the Lions. He scored two receiving TDs, one on a punt return and one rushing. --- Guelph 21 Laurier 7 At Guelph, Ont., Jazz Lindsey threw a touchdown and an interception to go along with 117 passing yards as the Gryphons dispatched the Golden Hawks. Lindsey also rushed for 53 yards. --- Western 50 Toronto 14 At Toronto, Brian Marshall caught two touchdowns and gained 160 yards on seven passes as the Mustangs beat the Varsity Blues. --- McMaster 51 Ottawa 24 At Hamilton, Marshall Ferguson completed 28 of 40 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns as the Marauders handled the Gee-Gees. ' ' '