October 25, 2014: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Toronto Argonauts

[AngeloV]

OK, that is good news....you are one of the calming influences on this forum AV....

I also think the loss of Fantuz is huge for the Cats. Whether it's Stala or Koch that plays in for him, it takes away a huge size mismatch that was in their favour.

[ArgoRavi]

I also think the loss of Fantuz is huge for the Cats. Whether it's Stala or Koch that plays in for him, it takes away a huge size mismatch that was in their favour.

Ted Laurent won't be playing tomorrow either. Mossis Madu has been added to the active roster although I don't know if he will actually play or be a scratch.

[gilthethrill]

I also think the loss of Fantuz is huge for the Cats. Whether it's Stala or Koch that plays in for him, it takes away a huge size mismatch that was in their favour.

AV I believe Dave Stala is a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

[AngeloV]

AV I believe Dave Stala is a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

LOL...That's right. I was making fun of him last week. Getting old.

[Argo57]

The Ticats sent out this Email:

COMPLIMENTARY TICKET OFFER FOR SATURDAY'S TIGER-CATS vs. ARGOS GAME IN TORONTO
With the purchase of a Ticats ticket for the Nov. 8 home game at Tim Hortons Field

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Smart promotion by Hamilton, don't be surprised if more Hammer fans are there than Argonaut fans.
Wouldn't be an issue if more Argo fans actually bothered to show up.

[jerrym]

With Montreal's win over Ottawa tonight, an Argo victory tomorrow becomes an even greater imperative.

[ArgoRavi]

With Montreal's win over Ottawa tonight, an Argo victory tomorrow becomes an even greater imperative.

No doubt. A win over Hamilton puts the Argos in good position to make the playoffs. If they lose to the Ticats, then Montreal is the only eastern team they can still catch and they will no longer control their own destiny. The game on Saturday is certainly in the "must win" category for the Argos.

BTW, a Winnipeg win over B.C. wouldn't hurt either as it would keep alive the possibility of three eastern teams making the post-season. A Lions win on Saturday ends that possibility.

[Argocister]

For those going to the game ...ll yell extra loud for me as I can't go to this game 😭

I have sent some Argos fans in my stead but I'm not sure how loud they will be ..... Plus my husband is bringing a couple of kitty fans .....

[argonaut11xx]

BTW, a Winnipeg win over B.C. wouldn't hurt either as it would keep alive the possibility of three eastern teams making the post-season. A Lions win on Saturday ends that possibility.

This is what i'm hoping for, and cheering for Mike O'Shea isn't that tough to do.

Ravi...you said above that this game vs the pussy cats is a "must win", are you sure?, did you confirm this with coach scott?...hahahahahahaha

[ArgoRavi]

Curtis Steele and Greg Jones are the scratches today.

[jerrym]

With the injury to Steele, the Argos once again don't seem to be able to bring capable replacements. The Argo replacement receivers were generally poor. However, other teams quite capable of doing this. Yesterday, Saskatchewan brought in Keith Toston, who looked like a beast dragging half the Calgary team for more yards. Calgary has been filling holes created by injuries all season. Hamilton adds Grigsby (yes I know a lot of you don't have much use for him on or off the field but he has shown enough to be a decent emergency replacement). Meanwhile the Argos fail to sign Greenwood or bring anyone of significance over the season.
Undoubtedly, Braley dictates with regard to the budget have really limited the Argos' options, but with many international players desperate to continue their careers, their salary demands should not be high in most cases. The offseason recruiting that led to the 2012 Grey Cup and Jones nose for talent are definitely missing.

[jerrym]

Great start defensively with a safety tackle of the elusive Collaros in the end zone!

[jerrym]

Swayze does it again and is now 40/44 in FG.

[argonaut11xx]

Slaton is playing well...nice TD

That said, this mini -lead is FAR from safe

[jerrym]

Slaton scores! 15 - 0. The Argos need to keep the pressure up and not go conservative as they have in the past.

[jerrym]

The Argos do nothing the easy way. After grabbing a 15 - 0 lead, they give up an interception, TD and fumble.

[argonaut11xx]

The Argos do nothing the easy way. After grabbing a 15 - 0 lead, they give up an interception, TD and fumble.

This years version of the Argo's has cost me ALOT in beer money....haha....

damn, its like the wheels have fallen off....hopefully the cats dont score again before the half

[jerrym]

This years version of the Argo's has cost me ALOT in beer money....haha....

damn, its like the wheels have fallen off....hopefully the cats dont score again before the half

You got your wish, Argonaut11xx.

[ArgoRavi]

Must stop turning over the ball, must block better so that there is no need to take all of these holding penalties, must continue to cover well on special teams, must get the return game going, must stick with the run game. Those are second half keys. One thing we should be concerned about is if Shea Emry is unable to return with his late first half hamstring injury. If he can't go, it only makes the ratio issue even worse. A good first half overall for the Argos but they have to do this for one more.

[Argo57]

Must stop turning over the ball, must block better so that there is no need to take all of these holding penalties, must continue to cover well on special teams, must get the return game going, must stick with the run game. Those are second half keys. One thing we should be concerned about is if Shea Emry is unable to return with his late first half hamstring injury. If he can't go, it only makes the ratio issue even worse. A good first half overall for the Argos but they have to do this for one more.

Very frustrating team, never seem to be able to bury the opposition when we have the chance!!