Argos at BMO Field

[D-Gap-Willie]

Would centre field still be centre field then? I think that is one of the reasons they maybe going with this:

This is very much the offset field that I predicted a long time ago. The grass field length is 117 yards. The soccer field will be centred between the ends of the east and west grandstands. The football field will, however, be offset 12 yards to the south relative to the grandstands. The south endzone of 17 yards is entirely grass with a 6 yard turf run-off behind it. The north endzone is however entirely turf with a 7 yard (also turf runoff behind it). The 55 yard line is about 6 yards north of the centre of the grandstands.

I wonder if there will be any competitive disadvantage to trying to score across goal line that is a grass to turf transition, as opposed to an all grass goal line ?

I suppose that you could add 3 yards of grass to the south touch-line, and 3 yards of turf to the north touch-line to make the endzones 20 yards each, but we have no idea of what foundation constraints they may be working with in these areas,

[shayman]

find it odd that you have several fans not paying any attention to the game whatsoever but leading cheers.

Guilty.

Oh, wait, we're talking about TFC? Never mind. Carry on.

[Neely2005]

I'm not sure the concession staff at BMO Field are unionized. I know that the security staff working at BMO Field are made up of mostly MLSE employees that can rotate between the ACC, Ricoh Coliseum, and BMO Field and I'm pretty sure they aren't unionized workers. Once the TFC season starts I'll look in to it further.

Were you ever able to confirm if all the staff @ BMO Field are unionized?

[T-Bone]

Were you ever able to confirm if all the staff @ BMO Field are unionized?

I am not able to confirm all the staff at BMO Field are unionized. It appears concession staff are MLSE employees though vs. outsourced like at Rogers Centre with Aramark. It also appears that many MLSE staff are unionized.

[Neely2005]

I am not able to confirm all the staff at BMO Field are unionized. It appears concession staff are MLSE employees though vs. outsourced like at Rogers Centre with Aramark. It also appears that many MLSE staff are unionized.

Interesting, thanks.

[Qman]

This is very much the offset field that I predicted a long time ago. The grass field length is 117 yards. The soccer field will be centred between the ends of the east and west grandstands. The football field will, however, be offset 12 yards to the south relative to the grandstands. The south endzone of 17 yards is entirely grass with a 6 yard turf run-off behind it. The north endzone is however entirely turf with a 7 yard (also turf runoff behind it). The 55 yard line is about 6 yards north of the centre of the grandstands.

I wonder if there will be any competitive disadvantage to trying to score across goal line that is a grass to turf transition, as opposed to an all grass goal line ?

I suppose that you could add 3 yards of grass to the south touch-line, and 3 yards of turf to the north touch-line to make the endzones 20 yards each, but we have no idea of what foundation constraints they may be working with in these areas,

didn't seem to be any difference in moncton, which had fieldturf endzones.
Dline might have advantage if the turf starts at the goal line (moncton turf started 3 yards into endzone IIRC)

[1971GreyCup]

A couple of promotional ideas when the Argos hire a marketing department again and would like to reach
Out to the Millenials;

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[1argoholic]

I prefer, Come And Watch A Toronto Team That Wins Championships!!!!

Or, Leafs Suck and Jays Too,
TFC Blows as The Raptors Do,
Come Watch The Argos Win For You

[Downtownfan]

I am pretty sure that the big BMO Field sign just south of the Gardiner has changed-- it no longer has a "Home of TFC" attachment on top of the video screens that I am sure has been there for a few years. Having driven by there so often, I always wondered what they would do with that once the Argos moved in, and hoped that both teams' logos would be put up. Now, it looks like neither will be there. You can spot part of it in the right hand pic here... but now it is gone.

[Argo57]

I am pretty sure that the big BMO Field sign just south of the Gardiner has changed-- it no longer has a "Home of TFC" attachment on top of the video screens that I am sure has been there for a few years. Having driven by there so often, I always wondered what they would do with that once the Argos moved in, and hoped that both teams' logos would be put up. Now, it looks like neither will be there. You can spot part of it in the right hand pic here... but now it is gone.

"Home of Gods team, the 16 time World Champion Toronto Argonauts" would be a start!!

[eiben35]

Does anyone know if construction has started at BMO. Phase 3?

[Neely2005]

Does anyone know if construction has started at BMO. Phase 3?

Didn't Phase 3 get rolled into Phase 2? I believe work on Phase 2 has already started.

[Qman]

Didn't Phase 3 get rolled into Phase 2? I believe work on Phase 2 has already started.

Phase III has begun as well.
The argos dressing rooms are probably finished by now and are under the east stands. Argos will be on the east sidelines.

The north stands will be demo'd. First 6 rows of southend go as well.

If you go by the stadium work has begun on the foundation for the giant roof posts. haven't seen any construction workers yet.

Would centre field still be centre field then? I think that is one of the reasons they maybe going with this:

Section 107 is Centre Field for Argos games. Aisle between 123/124 is centre field on westside.

I'm looking for mid-to-upper 107 so i don't get rained on. Just above the maple leaf.

[R.J]

I didn't know where to put this, so mods feel free to move to appropriate thread.

Mike Copeland says tailgating is coming to #Toronto #PrimeTimeSE

— Shanty Hoops (@shantyhoops) November 10, 2015

[R.J]

"We believe the move to BMO will be a resurgence in the Argos." Robert Hunter Chief Project Development Officer MLSE #PrimeTimeSE

— S&E Sponsorship (@SESponsorship) November 10, 2015

Copeland on taking care of TFC fans at BMO: "Quite frankly, it's bad business for us to offend a very valuable fan base for us" #PrimeTimeSE

— John Matisz (@MatiszJohn) November 10, 2015

Copeland plays D on pitch concerns brought up by Peddie: "A lot of time is going into making sure this is being done properly." #PrimeTimeSE

— John Matisz (@MatiszJohn) November 10, 2015

CFL commish Jeffrey Orridge says Rogers Centre "not conducive to our style of football". Jokes team is "relocating" to BMO. #PrimeTimeSE

— John Matisz (@MatiszJohn) November 9, 2015

[AngeloV]

Copeland plays D on pitch concerns brought up by Peddie: "A lot of time is going into making sure this is being done properly." #PrimeTimeSE

— John Matisz (@MatiszJohn) November 10, 2015

So our buddy Dick is stirring it up again I see.

[R.J]

So our buddy Dick is stirring it up again I see.

Are you surprised ?


http://www.podbean.com/media/share/p...5cnZiE.twitter Argos talk starts just after the 29:30 mark.

.@SNJamieWThomas - "I'm already looking forward to 2016 for #Argos with the new ownership and the new building." #CFL via @2andOutCFL

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 11, 2015

Jamie Thomas also discusses Braley a bit, the lack of marketing, Bell and Tanenbaum having to do some work, BMO should help and how they have to use BMO to sell the live game day experience for the Argonauts.

[AngeloV]

Are you surprised ?


http://www.podbean.com/media/share/p...5cnZiE.twitter Argos talk starts just after the 29:30 mark.

.@SNJamieWThomas - "I'm already looking forward to 2016 for #Argos with the new ownership and the new building." #CFL via @2andOutCFL

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 11, 2015

Jamie Thomas also discusses Braley a bit, the lack of marketing, Bell and Tanenbaum having to do some work, BMO should help and how they have to use BMO to sell the live game day experience for the Argonauts.

Thanks for posting. I really need to look for more CFL podcasts. Some sound very amateurish, but this one is very good.

[R.J]

drummer god posted these over at the cfl forums. Looks like the endzones are being taken out.

[T-Bone]

drummer god posted these over at the cfl forums. Looks like the endzones are being taken out.

I've heard the north is fully going (Picture 1) but the south it's only the first 6 rows (Picture 2). The first 6 rows will be either retractable or movable.