Fan day 2014.

[Argocister]

Thanks T-Bone....I found that confusing.....look forward to watching the Winnipeg game in my newly renovated Argonauts room in my basement...

Cool.... send some pics. I wonder if I could swing one of those in my house ..... with the Ticat fan

[gilthethrill]

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Cool.... send some pics. I wonder if I could swing one of those in my house ..... with the Ticat fan

These are some of the pics.....I worked on it all winter..I will be crestfallen if there is a strike.....

[Neely2005]

Mock game moved to Friday. Looks like I will be there then for the game.

That sucks. I wonder why they made the change?

[BATKINSON001]

That sucks. I wonder why they made the change?

No clue. I won't be there on Friday due to work.

[D-Gap-Willie]

That sucks. I wonder why they made the change?

Probably because they play a pre-season game against Winnipeg on Monday.

[ArgoGabe22]

Being allowed on turf may have been up to York University. They didn't allow our football practicum to use the new turf even though students are the ones who paid for it. Our instructor, former York U coach Tom Gretes finally had enough and had us sneak in.

No alumni? Not even Nick Volpe? Pinball and Volpe used to be the regulars. Not surprised about the merchandise.

[gilthethrill]

Being allowed on turf may have been up to York University. They didn't allow our football practicum to use the new turf even though students are the ones who paid for it. Our instructor, former York U coach Tom Gretes finally had enough and had us sneak in.

No alumni? Not even Nick Volpe? Pinball and Volpe used to be the regulars. Not surprised about the merchandise.

I figured it was Yorks decision about the field access. No, Nick Volpe was not there either.

[Argocister]

This was my first fan day. I had a good time but don't have anything to compare it to.

[BATKINSON001]

I just got home from Toronto, it was fun. This was my 3rd fan day event and my friends' first one... He had fun even though we got burnt to a crisp. Really a shame that they didn't have the xxl kackert jerseys on hand.

[argotom]

Any best guess as to how many fans showed up?

[Argocister]

I was late, so heard on the radio there was about 500 or so.... Sounded about right by the time I got there.

[ArgoFan1]

I was really disappointed in the way it was run this year. In years past, the Argos would have some very simple practice which lasted maybe 20 minutes and then they'd ask the kids to join them on the field to play some football with them. I understand the issue about staying off the field, but this time the Argo practice just went on and on and on and I think many people just gave up and left. It was too sunny to be sitting and waiting around all that time. I eventually left and they were still on the field when I drove away.

There were some good moments there when Jim Barker and then some of the coaches took turns with the microphone during drills to do a play by play of what was going on and we got to hear the names of the players in those particular drills along with some info on him. That was new and it was good.

Most popular guy there was Chad Kackert. Before they got deep into practice he was on the sideline and stood there for at least half an hour with a long line of people, waiting to say hello, get an autograph or a picture with him. He looked like the new Pinball !! Kackert then put the team through some drills and I must say, he looked okay doing all those drills for the team, so I wonder why he cannot play !! I guess he just cannot do things at the required speed right now.

[gilthethrill]

I was really disappointed in the way it was run this year. In years past, the Argos would have some very simple practice which lasted maybe 20 minutes and then they'd ask the kids to join them on the field to play some football with them. I understand the issue about staying off the field, but this time the Argo practice just went on and on and on and I think many people just gave up and left. It was too sunny to be sitting and waiting around all that time. I eventually left and they were still on the field when I drove away.

There were some good moments there when Jim Barker and then some of the coaches took turns with the microphone during drills to do a play by play of what was going on and we got to hear the names of the players in those particular drills along with some info on him. That was new and it was good.

Most popular guy there was Chad Kackert. Before they got deep into practice he was on the sideline and stood there for at least half an hour with a long line of people, waiting to say hello, get an autograph or a picture with him. He looked like the new Pinball !! Kackert then put the team through some drills and I must say, he looked okay doing all those drills for the team, so I wonder why he cannot play !! I guess he just cannot do things at the required speed right now.

I left before practice ended as well (4pm), it did go on a long time for sure with little or no opportunity for fan involvement. Why were fans not allowed on the field? Did the University think we were going to ruin it?

[argofandave]

I've gone to every Fan Day since 1995 in Guelph. I think there has been only 2 years where they didn't have one (last year and around 2002). I got there about 1:30pm and all the spots were taken in the closest parking lot so I ended up parking in a garage near the Rexall Centre which was about a 15 minute walk from the football stadium. I don't know the campus well enough so I don't know if I could have parked any closer. I was disappointed that they did not sell any game worn items like jerseys and helmets and practice items like jerseys, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, sweatpants, etc. Sometimes they sell these items at Fan Day and sometimes they don't. I think that practice ended around 4:15pm but I didn't stay to get any autographs so that's when I left.

[ArgoGabe22]

Argos haven't sold any game worn merchandise for the last two years. I'm not sure why? Perhaps Braley is like the frugal Charles Comiskey and the team recycles them for next season but I bet they still have old stuff lying around which they could probably see at a discount. I doubt anyone ran and bought jerseys from the backups in 2011.

[AngeloV]

Argos haven't sold any game worn merchandise for the last two years. I'm not sure why?

Is it possible it was all damaged in the fire the previous off season?

[AaronInToronto]

I asked them directly. the response I got seemed genuine. Essentially, I was told that due to the uncertainty in locations, game worn gear was believed to be in storage. A game-worn sale may be coming in the summer.

Is it possible it was all damaged in the fire the previous off season?

[ArgoGabe22]

I know regular practice is hard for some but you can always get autographs and photos with the players after a regular practice, if you're ever able to make it down one day.

[Argocister]

I did enjoy the commentary during the practice from Barker and Rossetti .... That was about the time I arrived.
I also liked the interviews they did during the practice.
I did get a fair number of autographs after the practice.
I must admit , it would be hard to entice the younger kids to watch the practice. In previous years would you have stayed longer with the different set up? Perhaps we can learn from other teams.
Yes I agree that the double blue game would have been fun as well, but I can see Milanovich switching that up because of the Monday game. Perhaps a different weekend would have been better. Hopefully lessons learned.

[1argoholic]

Let the Argonotes play their music as these folks are true fans!!

The SHITE music blaring through the speakers had me wanting to leave once I stepped out of our car after a two hour drive. Talked to a few friends but plenty has changed since 02. I used to know so many Argo fans and now I know few.

Best part of our day was a visit to Yummy European Market on Dufferin.

I'd give this a 2 out of 10. Basically boring crap with music that made my ears bleed.

So I heard that The Argos have to leave York in July. Din't know that. Is it back to Erindale or some park somewhere? Just horrible how this team has zero going for it right now. No practice facility or future stadium. I can't help but feel just plain sad at how things have turned out. The excitement of Grey Cup 100 is long gone. We have an owner who seems to not really give a crap. Sure he's bailed the team out but he's never been a fan of this team.