October 14th 2012: Montreal Alouettes vs. Toronto Argonauts

[ArgoRavi]

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.

Richardson has had a subpar year (for him) so far this season with quite a few drops. Hopefully that continues for at least another week.

[294life]

Dunno where the fan train als fans will be sitting. In 2008 we were in the 121 section and in 2009 we were behind their bench. we should be 150-200. for the first time included in our ticket is dinner at boston pizza.

[ArgoRavi]

Ray is definitely out of the Montreal game and I believe that Kackert and Inman both are as well. If this were a playoff game, I imagine that Ray and Kackert would have played but clearly Milanovich and the organization are saying that this is not a must-win on Sunday, that we need to have our top players healthy for the playoffs and that if we have to win two playoff games to get to the Grey Cup including one in Montreal then so be it. Having said all of this, I still expect the offence to perform well enough on Sunday to win but special teams have to be much better, our offence has to limit the two and outs and the defence has to create some turnovers.

[gilthethrill]

I notice Joel Reinders has been taken off the "injured" list & onto the 46. Does not mean he will dress, but I would like to see if he could help shore up the protection in some situations.

[1argoholic]

Would be nice to see him get some game action. I'm still floored about Pre. I thought he'd be done.

[ArgoRavi]

Anyone want to take a stab at who the four scratches will be: http://www.argonauts.ca/depthchart/game/depthid/9835

If my arithmetic is correct, two Canadians and two imports will sit. I am guessing that neither Watt nor Rambo will play because of injuries but who will be the other two who sit? LB Bryan Payton returns to the active roster for the first time since the season opener IIRC.

[ArgoGabe22]

Where's Cohen. He played last game. Is he injured again?

Scratches might be Carrol, JFG, Payton, and Rambo.

[ArgoRavi]

Where's Cohen. He played last game. Is he injured again?

Scratches might be Carrol, JFG, Payton, and Rambo.

Cohen is on the one-game injured list while Summers is on the practice roster.

[Nob]

Wouldn't surprise me to see Payton play over Ball. Ball can play, but he also takes too many penalties. This would be a message to all that it has to stop.

Tristan Black took two penalties on specials last week and now he's on the 1-game injured list. Coincidence?

[gilthethrill]

After yesterdays action, it appears Edmonton will crossover to the East. The Argos really need to win today & end up in 1st in the East to avoid playing a seemingly resurgent Edmonton team that we just can't beat.

How does a team with Kerry Joseph at qb, a defensive minded HC who demotes his OC so he can become heavily involved in the offence put up 37 points against a team that less than a week ago looked like world beaters against our team?

[294life]

Riding the fan train to Toronto. We'll be about 250 in section 127

[AngeloV]

After yesterdays action, it appears Edmonton will crossover to the East. The Argos really need to win today & end up in 1st in the East to avoid playing a seemingly resurgent Edmonton team that we just can't beat.

How does a team with Kerry Joseph at qb, a defensive minded HC who demotes his OC so he can become heavily involved in the offence put up 37 points against a team that less than a week ago looked like world beaters against our team?

I think scheduling had a lot to do with yesterday's result. Saskatchewan had a very short week while Edmonton had a week + a day to prepare for a home game. I don't know why I didn't take this into consideration when making my RONA picks this week.

[gilthethrill]

I think scheduling had a lot to do with yesterday's result. Saskatchewan had a very short week while Edmonton had a week + a day to prepare for a home game. I don't know why I didn't take this into consideration when making my RONA picks this week.

Perhaps it was the scheduling. Certainly not due to the Argos phyically beating them up on Thanksgiving.

If not for rain in the forecast, it is warm enough outside for the RC roof to be open this afternoon.

[1argoholic]

Riders could still cross over. We need first place.

We just went from months of drought to pissing rain with the flip of a switch. Nasty on Van Isle.

Go Argos Go!!!!

[marcwagz]

i expect a horrible game that is painful to watch, I have no confidence that jackson can move the ball anymore.
hope I am wrong.

[jerrym]

The collapse of the Ticats may be doing the Argos no favours. There is the danger that complacency may set in a team that sees its opposition's chances of making the playoffs dwindling away. However, the Argos have too many holes in their lineup to succeed in the playoffs, especially on the offensive and defensive lines to say nothing of Ray's injury, unless they push themselves now to improve in the remaining regular season games.

[gilthethrill]

i expect a horrible game that is painful to watch, I have no confidence that jackson can move the ball anymore.
hope I am wrong.

The way this season has gone, expect the unexpected.

[jerrym]

Wouldn't surprise me to see Payton play over Ball. Ball can play, but he also takes too many penalties. This would be a message to all that it has to stop.

Tristan Black took two penalties on specials last week and now he's on the 1-game injured list. Coincidence?

I agree. I like Ball's play when he is not getting penalties. However, this is all the more reason to sit him out. When a regular starter loses his job for at least one game because of penalties, especially totally unnecessary and easily avoidable penalties such as repeatedly lining up offside, the message will be sent. Those that don't receive it should expect the same. Beating other teams in the playoff will be hard enough for the Argos, without the Argos losing before the ball is snapped on plays or after the play is complete because someone is trying to get even for a previous cheap shot or other inane reason.

[1argoholic]

I hope we get a D, td which would help. Owens is over due for a return td, today it will happen.

[jerrym]

I hope we get a D, td which would help. Owens is over due for a return td, today it will happen.

I think Owen's body is banged up from all his returns and receptions. IMO, this has caused his decreased production in the last two games. I hope today's game proves me wrong.