October 4, 2013: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Toronto Argonauts

**mchesher03** · 10-03-2013, 01:08 PM

some other thoughts i had this morning

- is Hank on a short leash on Friday? we've seen him get pulled last week and at other times this year.
- hopefully kack can keep up the roll he was on in Edmonton - thought he was running strong and adds a dimension to our offence that we definitely need
- interesting to see how much / how little owens is used
- guessing Inman moves back to Chiles spot - like to see him have a big game there
- thought our D-Line played well at edmonton - need that to continue, hank is getting up there and imo isn't very effective on the run with passing and even taking off.

our LB and Secondary is playing at high level IMO. didn't think i'd say that this year (esp. about the secondary) given all hte personnel changes

**ArgoRavi** · 10-03-2013, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by mchesher03

- is Hank on a short leash on Friday? we've seen him get pulled last week and at other times this year.

He seems to be at a similar point in his career as he was two years ago at around this time when he made his final start ever for the Stamps when they visited SkyDome. He had a disastrous outing that night which all but spelled the end of his Calgary career. He needs to rebound on Friday night to restore the confidence that Hamilton fans have had in him. Is he on a shorter leash? He might be given his performance over the last couple of weeks especially. The jury is still very much out on Dan LeFevour however and I still think that Burris, by far, gives the Ticats their best chance to win.

**Ron** · 10-03-2013, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by flutie02

Talked to my ticket rep on Tues, and they had over 24,000 sold. He said could be a bigger crowd then the opener

But that would imply that Cox, McCown and the rest are all wrong that the day of the week does not matter for a football game.

Braley can say to MLSE ... "see, play us on the weekend and you'll have a consistently packed house"

**Deerkeeper** · 10-03-2013, 06:21 PM

Looks like Ray is going to dress, but will he be seeing any playing time? http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cf...cats-1.1894735

**Wobbler** · 10-03-2013, 06:34 PM

The depth chart listed Gale as the #3 QB when I first looked at it this morning. Looks like someone did a stealth edit.

**ArgoRavi** · 10-03-2013, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Deerkeeper

Looks like Ray is going to dress, but will he be seeing any playing time? http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cf...cats-1.1894735

I would be shocked if Ray does play on Friday. The only way I see that happening is if Collaros and Harris are both injured.

**Wobbler** · 10-03-2013, 10:22 PM

It is late in the season and we've qualified for the playoffs. We need to stay aggressive, but can afford to be a bit cautious with key players.

I think Owens will start tomorrow at SB and that Guy will stay on the 42 to return kicks. Predicted scratches: Washington, Tyler Holmes, Bryant and English.

**AngeloV** · 10-03-2013, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Wobbler

It is late in the season and we've qualified for the playoffs. We need to stay aggressive, but can afford to be a bit cautious with key players.

I think Owens will start tomorrow at SB and that Guy will stay on the 42 to return kicks. Predicted scratches: Washington, Tyler Holmes, Bryant and English.

You might see Bryant in the line-up over Guy. They may want to ease Owens into the line-up as a part time receiver while also returning kicks. Also an opportunity to get Bryant some game action should he be needed later in the year.

**gilthethrill** · 10-04-2013, 07:58 AM

Frank Ziccarelli reports Tyler Holmes is making his CFL debut tonight.

**flafson** · 10-04-2013, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

Frank Ziccarelli reports Tyler Holmes is making his CFL debut tonight.

Sweet, was he even on our PR?

**gilthethrill** · 10-04-2013, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by flafson

Sweet, was he even on our PR?

Briefly after he signed, then quickly elevated to the roster....he may have spent a week on IR too. Joel Reinders is making his Ti-Cat debut tonight as well according to excellent Hamilton beat writer Drew Edwards.

**mchesher03** · 10-04-2013, 01:41 PM

Funny with Reinders - got me to thinking how many recnetly many players have gone from the Argos to Hamilton (whether cut, traded, signed there, etc.) - Reinders, McCullough, Isaac, Eiben whereas very few have gone from the tabbies to Toronto (Jonathan Hood is the only one that comes to mind off the top of my head)

not sure I have much more of a read on it than just an observation.

**paulwoods13** · 10-04-2013, 02:25 PM

Colclough is another this season who came from Hamilton to us. Not many others in recent years, though.

**mchesher03** · 10-04-2013, 02:49 PM

whos drawing primary responsibility for covering fantuz tonight? Colclough and/or Jalil Carter? I remember him having a big stats game in the opener - don't feel their WR corps beyond him is deep though should we focus on fantuz.

**AngeloV** · 10-04-2013, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by mchesher03

whos drawing primary responsibility for covering fantuz tonight? Colclough and/or Jalil Carter? I remember him having a big stats game in the opener - don't feel their WR corps beyond him is deep though should we focus on fantuz.

I would think Carter is a good match up. Fantuz is a big, physical receiver, but not a burner. Carter is likely our most physical DB.

**Wobbler** · 10-04-2013, 06:30 PM

#Argos scratches T Holmes, T Washington, R Bryant, A English. #Ticats scratches M Beswick, L Congi, C Walker, C Marshall. #CFL
— Mike Hogan (@tsnmikehogan) October 4, 2013

Nailed it.

**Deerkeeper** · 10-04-2013, 06:48 PM

Watched Ray throw the ball during warmups and it didn't appear that he was throwing with alot of strength. Maybe that's by design but if that is any indication, I doubt he will be playing.

The place is filling up.pretty good. Should be a good turn out.