Argo health news

**Wobbler** · 03-04-2015, 06:33 PM

As has been mentioned elsewhere, we have a number of guys who were hurt last year and may or may not start 2015 in full health.

Hopefully there will be more updates as we get closer to camp, but at least Andre Durie reports that he is back to 100%.

**doubleblue** · 03-05-2015, 11:32 AM

Difficult to find any news coming out of the Argo camp, let alone injury updates. I think Argo TV was put in mothballs for the winter. Strange way to do business.

**AngeloV** · 03-05-2015, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by doubleblue

Difficult to find any news coming out of the Argo camp, let alone injury updates. I think Argo TV was put in mothballs for the winter. Strange way to do business.

Well if the sales department has been mothballed, why wouldn't Argos TV?

It's pretty amazing that I have yet to renew my season tickets, but NOBODY from the Argos has contacted me to ask why, or if I still plan on renewing. To the best of my knowledge they are still in the office. If not making calls to the 3,000 or so ST holders from last year, just what do these guys do?

**1argoholic** · 03-05-2015, 01:07 PM

The Argos are very unhealthy from Braley on down. Basically on life support.

**doubleblue** · 03-05-2015, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

Well if the sales department has been mothballed, why wouldn't Argos TV?

It's pretty amazing that I have yet to renew my season tickets, but NOBODY from the Argos has contacted me to ask why, or if I still plan on renewing. To the best of my knowledge they are still in the office. If not making calls to the 3,000 or so ST holders from last year, just what do these guys do?

I got an email from Kimberly Hord last week, so I guess somebody is still minding the store.

**mchesher03** · 03-06-2015, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

Well if the sales department has been mothballed, why wouldn't Argos TV?

It's pretty amazing that I have yet to renew my season tickets, but NOBODY from the Argos has contacted me to ask why, or if I still plan on renewing. To the best of my knowledge they are still in the office. If not making calls to the 3,000 or so ST holders from last year, just what do these guys do?

Hey Angelo - i'm in the same boat and I'd find it amusing if it wasn't so sad. The initial early bird deadline was January 31/15 and besides the email blast that day (which I assume went to everyone) - i've heard nothing. I won't name my rep by name as I appreciate the strain of the situation, but let's just say at face value I'm less than impressed between this and my visit to the office (to exchange tickets as part of that trade in program) - he came out, handed me my tickets, i said thanks and he went back to the office. If I'm one of 3k season ticket holders c'mon man, at least pretend to chat me up for a bit. but it is what it is i guess with the argos these days....

more in-line with the thread - I'm very glad Durie is back to 100%. I think he's a gem of a player and we need to get him a lot of touches this year.

**AngeloV** · 03-06-2015, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by mchesher03

Hey Angelo - i'm in the same boat and I'd find it amusing if it wasn't so sad. The initial early bird deadline was January 31/15 and besides the email blast that day (which I assume went to everyone) - i've heard nothing. I won't name my rep by name as I appreciate the strain of the situation, but let's just say at face value I'm less than impressed between this and my visit to the office (to exchange tickets as part of that trade in program) - he came out, handed me my tickets, i said thanks and he went back to the office. If I'm one of 3k season ticket holders c'mon man, at least pretend to chat me up for a bit. but it is what it is i guess with the argos these days....

I'm with you on this, and it sounds as though we may have the same rep. The ticket exchange you described sounds very familiar to when I purchase additinal tickets.

**ArgoGabe22** · 03-06-2015, 04:09 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if everyone had the same rep. I had somebody and last year got someone new. I really think they cut down to 1-2 ticket reps.

**argos1873** · 03-06-2015, 10:27 PM

What about Anthony Coombs? Will he be in full health this year? I liked what he was doing before getting injured last season. Doesn't hurt that he's a National either.

**Wobbler** · 03-06-2015, 11:31 PM

Agreed. Coombs and Cleyon Laing are both guys who were seriously hurt last year and are pretty important to the franchise. It would be nice to know that they are fully recovered.

**OV Argo** · 03-06-2015, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Wobbler

Agreed. Coombs and Cleyon Laing are both guys who were seriously hurt last year and are pretty important to the franchise. It would be nice to know that they are fully recovered.

Didn't realize Laing had a serious injury - what was it, and did he require surgery ?

**Wobbler** · 03-07-2015, 12:37 PM

I don't think Laing's injury was ever disclosed, but since he missed the last six games of the season it can't have been trivial.

By the way, an opportunity to (maybe) get answers to health-related and other questions is coming up:

Stay tuned! #Argos General Manager Jim Barker will be doing a @Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) with fans later this month! Details coming soon!
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) March 4, 2015

**jerrym** · 03-20-2015, 02:15 AM

Andre Durie says he's fully healthy and ready to go in this video.

http://www.cfl.ca/video/index/id/108865

**ArgoRavi** · 03-21-2015, 12:22 AM

Ricky Ray is unsure if he will be ready for the start of training camp but he does seem to be progressing after shoulder surgery: http://www.thestar.com/sports/argos/...ning-camp.html

**doubleblue** · 03-21-2015, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by ArgoRavi

Ricky Ray is unsure if he will be ready for the start of training camp but he does seem to be progressing after shoulder surgery: http://www.thestar.com/sports/argos/...ning-camp.html

I don't think we should be to surprised if they keep Ricky on the injured list to start the season and then bring him along slowly as a back up. The real season starts at Labour Day.

**Wobbler** · 03-21-2015, 11:08 AM

He was expected to be ready for camp, and apparently his rehab is ahead of schedule. I fully expect him to be ready for camp and to be our day 1 starter.

**gilthethrill** · 03-21-2015, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by doubleblue

I don't think we should be to surprised if they keep Ricky on the injured list to start the season and then bring him along slowly as a back up. The real season starts at Labour Day.

I think the real season starts with Game #1...every win counts. Had the Argos won that game in the early part of the season in Ottawa, they would have finished 1st....

**Argo57** · 03-21-2015, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

I think the real season starts with Game #1...every win counts. Had the Argos won that game in the early part of the season in Ottawa, they would have finished 1st....

That's how I look at it as well, important to get off to a good start and bank as many points early on, every early loss adds pressure later in the season (with injuries who knows).

**ArgoRavi** · 03-21-2015, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

That's how I look at it as well, important to get off to a good start and bank as many points early on, every early loss adds pressure later in the season (with injuries who knows).

I agree. The Argos finished last season strongly as they went 5-2 over their final seven games. It was their start which killed them and that isn't the first time that has happened. I recall the same thing happening in both 2000 and 2001.

**Double Dare** · 03-21-2015, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by doubleblue

I don't think we should be to surprised if they keep Ricky on the injured list to start the season and then bring him along slowly as a back up. The real season starts at Labour Day.

You are joking, right?