June 28, 2013: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Toronto Argonauts

**T-Bone** · 06-22-2013, 12:36 PM

vs.

Week 1
Friday, June 28, 2013 at 7:00pm EDT.
Rogers Centre. Toronto, ON.

TV: TSN
Video Webcast: Mobile TV - ESPN3
Team Radio HAM: CHML 900/Y108 ROCKS - TOR: TSN Radio 1050
Audio Webcast: HAM: Here - TOR: Here
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Depth Charts: HAM: Here - TOR: Here

Ticket Info: Here and Here

Post Game: Argos Win Wild Finish in Home Opener

**bluto** · 06-22-2013, 12:38 PM

let's get this party started! raise the banner and skin the cats!

**Will** · 06-22-2013, 12:41 PM

We get the 2013 season underway with a visit from our rivals down the QEW...er...401 as the Guelph Tiger-Cats come to town. The Argos will raise their 2012 Grey Cup banner to the rafters and then will get down to business. The Tiger-Cats had an explosive offense, but finished 6-12 a year ago due to a defense that was among the worst in league history. With a few additions in the off-season they hope to finally get over that hump. Chris Williams, the Ticats superstar WR is holding out on the team this season and we will see how that impacts Henry Burris this year. The Argos will seek to prove that their playoff run wasn't a matter of getting hot at the right time and that they are better than a 9-9 team. The Argos also have several losses in their secondary to overcome.

**bluto** · 06-22-2013, 01:10 PM

attention will be focused in on both defences:

Toronto's because of the player turnover. can Chris Jones pull another rabbit out of his hat?

Hamilton's because it was the worst in the league last season and the main (only) reason that the Cats couldn't put any win streaks together. will Steinauer's regime tighten the tabbie's defence?

of course, defence's usually start the season "ahead" of the offences... so we may not see an accurate measure as they'll be against offences fresh out of camp who haven't found their strides yet.

**Argo57** · 06-23-2013, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by bluto

attention will be focused in on both defences:

Toronto's because of the player turnover. can Chris Jones pull another rabbit out of his hat?

Hamilton's because it was the worst in the league last season and the main (only) reason that the Cats couldn't put any win streaks together. will Steinauer's regime tighten the tabbie's defence?

of course, defence's usually start the season "ahead" of the offences... so we may not see an accurate measure as they'll be against offences fresh out of camp who haven't found their strides yet.

I think both teams are very similar heading into this season, veteran QB's, very good receivers, high scoring offences and rebuilt defences. In my mind flip a coin on this one, could be extremely high scoring and decided by special teams!

**gilthethrill** · 06-23-2013, 09:18 AM

So, which Argo db gets the traditional "Pick 6" from Smilin' Hank??

**Argo57** · 06-23-2013, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

So, which Argo db gets the traditional "Pick 6" from Smilin' Hank??

Antareis Bryan#27

**Will** · 06-23-2013, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Antareis Bryan#27

Unfortunately he's on the practice roster.

**ArgoRavi** · 06-23-2013, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

I think both teams are very similar heading into this season, veteran QB's, very good receivers, high scoring offences and rebuilt defences. In my mind flip a coin on this one, could be extremely high scoring and decided by special teams!

I am expecting a high-scoring game on Friday night like what we got for the season finale last year.

**DanTheFan** · 06-23-2013, 12:44 PM

Bought my tickets a few weeks back. Hopefully I don't miss the banner/ring ceremony. I'll be sure to tape it in case I'm late.

**Argo57** · 06-23-2013, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by argofan87

Unfortunately he's on the practice roster.

I meant the October 4th game.

**gilthethrill** · 06-23-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by DanTheFan

Bought my tickets a few weeks back. Hopefully I don't miss the banner/ring ceremony. I'll be sure to tape it in case I'm late.

Mike Hogan has stated that if you wish to witness the raising of the banner, be in your seats by 6:40...

**KCargosfan** · 06-23-2013, 02:12 PM

Friday night and Hamilton should hopefully equal a decent crowd? 26-27K?

**Argocister** · 06-23-2013, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

So, which Argo db gets the traditional "Pick 6" from Smilin' Hank??

I'll go Ball or Gabriel for the pick six,....

Originally Posted by KCargosfan

Friday night and Hamilton should hopefully equal a decent crowd? 26-27K?

And 27,358 for attendance ..... It is the long weekend but it is the Friday

**Argo57** · 06-24-2013, 08:00 AM

Monday morning and I am starting to feel the pre-game anxiety already, must be crazy!!!

**marcwagz** · 06-24-2013, 10:28 AM

the attendance wont be very good for this game nobody ever realizes the cfl season has started in Toronto for a few weeks after. The argos don't get enough season opener press.

**Will** · 06-24-2013, 10:46 AM

I don't like it when we say for Hamilton or Saskatchewan that it should be a good crowd. The reason is that the uptick in the crowd is usually because of away fans.