Yearly Schedule Thread - 2015 Version of Toronto Argonauts getting screwed

**AngeloV** · 10-17-2015, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

It's seemed all but certain for a couple of weeks that Rogers will not change the configuration as long as Jays are alive. The game on the 23rd was inevitable IMO. It will be even harder for Argo fans to make that one because it's on a Friday so traffic becomes a real problem. I'm not even sure I can make it, and I live only 20 minutes (with no traffic) away from THF.

That game is a 7pm start. It would be nice if they changed it to a 7:30 start. I work right downtown, and the way the Gardner is, I'm not confident I can make it for a 7pm start.

**Will** · 10-17-2015, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

That game is a 7pm start. It would be nice if they changed it to a 7:30 start. I work right downtown, and the way the Gardner is, I'm not confident I can make it for a 7pm start.

There is a game between the Tiger-Cats and Lions taking place at 10:00 Eastern. I guess it all depends on what TSN wants to do.

**AngeloV** · 10-17-2015, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by argofan87

There is a game between the Tiger-Cats and Lions taking place at 10:00 Eastern. I guess it all depends on what TSN wants to do.

Yes, but that can easily be changed to 7:30 local time too. It's not like TSN has any live programming at 1am eastern that will be affected.

**1971GreyCup** · 10-17-2015, 09:50 AM

Rocket, do you still have your tickets? We're interested and will be heading to THF this afternoon.

**PullTogether73** · 10-18-2015, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by SnowRogue

Sounds like another home game will be moved. http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/...her-home-game/
Disappointing as I honestly thought there was a good chance the game could have been played in Toronto, seeing as the last Blue Jay home game is on Wednesday leaving more than 36 hours for the conversion.

What has been the experience of anyone who has switched their TV and internet service from Rogers to Bell?
I have wanted to switch this year due to the abysmal treatment of the Argonauts by Rogers, but the two times I have checked, Bell's services have come out as more expensive. Also, I have been told that their customer service leaves something to be desired.

**Will** · 10-19-2015, 09:10 AM

3,401. A new, sad low for Argos and CFL. Really unfortunate.
— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) October 18, 2015

Love this tweet from Cox. Completely chooses to ignore the context. I saw one Argo fan on Twitter go at it with a Toronto FC fan a few months back, and the latter kept citing the Ft. McMurray attendance as part of the home average because CFLDB or something like that included it.

**BATKINSON001** · 10-19-2015, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by argofan87

3,401. A new, sad low for Argos and CFL. Really unfortunate.
— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) October 18, 2015

Love this tweet from Cox. Completely chooses to ignore the context. I saw one Argo fan on Twitter go at it with a Toronto FC fan a few months back, and the latter kept citing the Ft. McMurray attendance as part of the home average because CFLDB or something like that included it.

Just the media screwing the Argos again... Nothing new.

**Mightygoose** · 10-19-2015, 10:15 AM

Yes context is in short supply these days. It will make our home attendance the lowest likely in recorded history.

Funny thing is, taking things out of context can do the opposite as well. Once the first season is in the books as assuming the new ownership and management to their part in rebuilding and expanding the fan base. They can take next year's numbers and compare it to this season's 'home' attendance and say it's a records % increase. I wonder if anyone will call them out on that? I'm sure Rogers will.

**Gill The Thrill** · 10-19-2015, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by argofan87

3,401. A new, sad low for Argos and CFL. Really unfortunate.
— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) October 18, 2015

Love this tweet from Cox. Completely chooses to ignore the context. I saw one Argo fan on Twitter go at it with a Toronto FC fan a few months back, and the latter kept citing the Ft. McMurray attendance as part of the home average because CFLDB or something like that included it.

Originally Posted by BATKINSON001

Just the media screwing the Argos again... Nothing new.

At least he's acknowledged there was a game. I don't think he's actually dumping on the Argos, like Kurt Larson, TFC's columnist at the Sun does but it is unfortunate with their circumstance. I'm not a Damien Cox fan but he's given the game more publicity with that tweet than most media in Toronto. Let's be realistic, it is sad because the Argos are made to feel like a hobo team.

Originally Posted by GreyDragon

What has been the experience of anyone who has switched their TV and internet service from Rogers to Bell?
I have wanted to switch this year due to the abysmal treatment of the Argonauts by Rogers, but the two times I have checked, Bell's services have come out as more expensive. Also, I have been told that their customer service leaves something to be desired.

Came to that conclusion myself, they are both big national companies that were given monopolies by the CRTC. I've tried but I could not justify switching to Bell for Cable TV. That's all I got with Rogers. Bell does home phone better as they control all the landline wiring in the same way Rogers controls the TV cable lines. I don't use all the bandwith offered with bell internet and they have no more DSL for lighter internet bandwith, so I've switched internet from cable to a smaller company that does rent bell's phone lines and notice internet reception is way faster than it was with Rogers cable for my needs.

**1argoholic** · 10-19-2015, 03:40 PM

Bell phone, bell business phone and bell dish. Odd complaint but they are all like same aren't they? Rogers cares about Rogers and making money off of Canadians while not giving a crap about Canada.

**Argo57** · 10-19-2015, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by argofan87

3,401. A new, sad low for Argos and CFL. Really unfortunate.
— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) October 18, 2015

Love this tweet from Cox. Completely chooses to ignore the context. I saw one Argo fan on Twitter go at it with a Toronto FC fan a few months back, and the latter kept citing the Ft. McMurray attendance as part of the home average because CFLDB or something like that included it.

On the contrary a new sad low for journalistic integrity.

**AngeloV** · 10-19-2015, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

On the contrary a new sad low for journalistic integrity.

I wonder if he tweeted something similar in April of 2013 when the Leafs were in the playoffs, and nobody cared about or went to Blue Jays games that were being played on the same day as a Leaf Playoff game? Of course not, he wouldn't be employed by Rogers anymore if he did.

**1argoholic** · 10-20-2015, 10:11 AM

How long before the game on the 30th gets moved. I'll be in TO regardless and watching on tv.

**Argo** · 10-20-2015, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

I wonder if he tweeted something similar in April of 2013 when the Leafs were in the playoffs, and nobody cared about or went to Blue Jays games that were being played on the same day as a Leaf Playoff game? Of course not, he wouldn't be employed by Rogers anymore if he did.

North American mainstream media prostration has evolved since the early 1980s: its mouthpieces do not even have to be told what to say anymore. Even the lowly sportswriters.

**1argoholic** · 10-22-2015, 10:02 AM

If they win game six it'll be time to just pull the plug on Rogers and move out of the dome. Screw this BS already.

**timlb01** · 10-22-2015, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by 1argoholic

If they win game six it'll be time to just pull the plug on Rogers and move out of the dome. Screw this BS already.

That is why I am praying again for a Jays lose Friday. Depressed that it did not end yesterday!

**1argoholic** · 10-22-2015, 10:47 AM

Started a new post but heard from Rob our Argo ticket rep and he said that it looks like if The Jays make the World Series the 30th and Nov 6th could be done for us. What a mess.

**AngeloV** · 10-22-2015, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by timlb01

That is why I am praying again for a Jays lose Friday. Depressed that it did not end yesterday!

+1 on this.

Lucky for me, I was out of the office yesterday, because Boy did I celebrate in the office on Tuesday. Really hope it doesn't come back to bite me in the A$$.

**Gill The Thrill** · 10-22-2015, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by timlb01

That is why I am praying again for a Jays lose Friday. Depressed that it did not end yesterday!

Your dream will come true...David (no playoff wins as a starter) Price will be starting for the Jays....signed, sealed and delivered. Jays won't have a lead all game and won't come back with their pen as Stroman and Estrada will be unavailable.

And this 29 year old rack of nerves in Price wants upwards of a 100 million dollars on a long term contract....please. sign Estrada and let Price beat up on crappy teams somewhere else.

**Argo57** · 10-22-2015, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Gill The Thrill

Your dream will come true...David (no playoff wins as a starter) Price will be starting for the Jays....signed, sealed and delivered. Jays won't have a lead all game and won't come back with their pen as Stroman and Estrada will be unavailable.

And this 29 year old rack of nerves in Price wants upwards of a 100 million dollars on a long term contract....please. sign Estrada and let Price beat up on crappy teams somewhere else.

He will be asking for a multi year contract at close to 30 million per, sad part is he will probably get it.