October 14th 2012: Montreal Alouettes vs. Toronto Argonauts

[T-Bone]

vs.

Week 16
Sunday, October 14th 2012 at 1:00pm ET.
Rogers Centre. Toronto, ON.

TV: TSN
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Post Game: Argos Struggle, Als Take Stranglehold on Division

[Will]

Prepare, prepare, prepare!

You know the Als will be prepared. Will the Argos?

[1argoholic]

After yesterday I can't see us winning unless Ricky is back and healthy. But then we might have issues with him getting back into a groove. No expectations yet. Still have to let yesterdays mess go.

[jerrym]

In the Saskatchewan game, it seemed that Owens had lost some of his acceleration. While the fact he gained much less yardage than normal is partly accounted for by good Saskatchewan coverage and poor Argo blocking, Owens himself never seemed to be his old elusive self. Perhaps all the wear and tear (as opposed to serious injury) of so many returns and receptions is catching up with him. If this is the case, the Argos could be even worse position against the Als without Owens ability to give the Argos good field position on a consistent basis. It might also be wise to rest him before the playoffs so he can rejuvenate before these critical games. Durie, who just came back from injury, seemed much more energetic with the ball, probably because of the rest his body got during this time.

[Ron]

Newsflash. The Argos were prepared ... they just got their butts handed to them.

They'll be prepared again this week. Luckily they face the Als after a loss. AC is really pissed so that should be a good sign of things to come.

[ArgoRavi]

The Argos have bounced back well from disappointing peformances all season. I have no doubt that they will be much improved on Sunday.

[matchuk]

i love these games less than a week apart....and 5 days after that! i have a good feeling for sunday

[1argoholic]

I agree that Owens would benefit from dropping someone else back for the odd punt or kickoff return. He's running out of bounds more as well. I mean it's hard to complain about such a great player but he can't do it all for 18 games.

[DanTheFan]

I'll be at this one. The girl at the ticket booth at Rogers Centre put us on the visitors side, which must mean they didn't have 4 seats together in the same section on the Argo's side (or she's clueless). I've never sat there before, but I'm actually looking forward to the new perspective.

[Nob]

Here's why the Argos won't beat Montreal - to be successful against be Al's you have to make Calvillo uncomfortable in the pocket. Knock him down a couple of times. Pressure him. Get constant contact on him. No QB likes to get hit, especially Calvillo.

The Argos will rush 3 and drop 9 and AC will pick them apart. We will have no pass rush, and it will hurt us, again.

I know that AC is good at the quick drop and quick release, but to be successful you have to get in his face.

Or pray that he is having a bad day and Father Time is catching up to him.......

[Midnight Blue]

Here's why the Argos won't beat Montreal - to be successful against be Al's you have to make Calvillo uncomfortable in the pocket. Knock him down a couple of times. Pressure him. Get constant contact on him. No QB likes to get hit, especially Calvillo.

The Argos will rush 3 and drop 9 and AC will pick them apart. We will have no pass rush, and it will hurt us, again.

I know that AC is good at the quick drop and quick release, but to be successful you have to get in his face.

Or pray that he is having a bad day and Father Time is catching up to him.......

Hmmm ... I remember several years ago, when the Montreal D blitzed on every play ... seemed to work for a while ... perhaps that is the answer ... blitz Calvillo on every down in the first quarter, and bring the DBs up close to the line, to cover the quick tosses and screens. Just leave our Safety, Jordan Younger back, to cover any deep threats. We may get burned once or twice, but this plan of action will definitely piss off Calvillo, and may get him off his game. And if it works in the first quarter, then try it in the second. And so on....

Just a thought.

[ArgoRavi]

Here's why the Argos won't beat Montreal - to be successful against be Al's you have to make Calvillo uncomfortable in the pocket. Knock him down a couple of times. Pressure him. Get constant contact on him. No QB likes to get hit, especially Calvillo.

The Argos will rush 3 and drop 9 and AC will pick them apart. We will have no pass rush, and it will hurt us, again.

I know that AC is good at the quick drop and quick release, but to be successful you have to get in his face.

Or pray that he is having a bad day and Father Time is catching up to him.......

We did beat them earlier in the season and, as I have mentioned before, Chris Jones has probably had as much success defending Calvillo and the Als as any defensive coordinator over the last five years.

[argomANIA]

Considering that we only practice twice before this game…yep…we’ll be prepared.

[RICKEARS]

Anyone know if Ricky Ray + Chad Kackert will be playing this weekends game?

[gilthethrill]

With Hamilton getting beat by a dismal Edmonton team led by Kerry Joseph after pounding Montreal 7 days earlier & a lower tier team like Winnipeg (led by Joey Elliott) beating Montreal at home after looking putrid against the Argos the week before, tells me that anything can happen in the CFL.

With those results I just mentioned, the Argos have a good chance of coming out on top on Sunday.

[AngeloV]

Considering that we only practice twice before this game…yep…we’ll be prepared.

On the bright side, Montreal has just as little time to prepare. The key is getting Ray (and Kackert) back in the line-up.

[Will]

Newsflash. The Argos were prepared ... they just got their butts handed to them.

They'll be prepared again this week. Luckily they face the Als after a loss. AC is really pissed so that should be a good sign of things to come.

Which is generally what happens when a team isn't prepared.

[doubleblue]

I agree that Owens would benefit from dropping someone else back for the odd punt or kickoff return. He's running out of bounds more as well. I mean it's hard to complain about such a great player but he can't do it all for 18 games.

Matt Black always seem to have a good return the few times he gets his hands on the ball.

[1argoholic]

Last year against Winnipeg I think it was when the ball bounced funny and he grabbed it and took it to the house.

[294life]

Bratton and Perrett set to return. Guy and Green will be out. AC is not the only one who's pissed. Jamel is on a tear. Expect maybe 200 yards from him sunday.