July 13, 2015: Toronto Argonauts vs. Calgary Stampeders

[jerrym]

Having 10 days to lick their wounds I expect Calgary to come out of the gate trying to stampede the Argos into a huge hole.

“The important thing is that we take advantage of the rest that we got, take advantage of the extra time to prepare and go out and play a good football game,” said Stampeders coach and general manager John Hufnagel.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle25476464/

[Wobbler]

Tonight's scratches for the #Argos will be: OL Jeff Keeping OL Jarriel King #CFLGameDay

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) July 14, 2015

[Will]

The Argos are keeping the OL consistent until the dam bursts I suppose.

[jerrym]

Argos Calgary Game Preview

Many touted Calgary as possible repeat Grey Cup champions this year but the team has shown just how difficult dominating the league over an extended period of time can be. After barely topping the Ticats in Week 1, the Stamps dropped last week’s game to the Alouettes in unspectacular fashion. Bo Levi Mitchell has thrown three interceptions to his one touchdown pass this season, an uncharacteristic statistic that will surely even itself out over the course of the year.
Mitchell and the rest of the Stamps aren’t panicking about how the season has begun and are simply focusing on the new task at hand. “We’re facing a team that, yeah, they just let up 40 points in a game but it was an overtime game. It was a game that their offence was putting up a lot of points too so the defence is going to be out on the field a lot longer,” said Mitchell. “We’re not going to give into that and think that they’re a bad defence in any means. They’re a very good defence, they’re physical, they’re fast.” ...
The Stampeders welcome back receiver Jeff Fuller after the wideout missed last week’s game. Despite only playing in a single game, the 25-year-old still leads the team with 148 receiving yards. Mitchell is happy to see Fuller again in his receiving corps based on his stature alone. Even though Fuller only stands six feet tall, Mitchell feeds off the chemistry the pair have together. “Look at the guy, some guys aren’t as big as him. It’s basketball. If you’re out there and I want to throw you a ball down low in basketball, it’s going to be pretty easy to throw it to you when guys are smaller than you,” said Mitchell. “When you have one-on-ones with that guy, it’s easy to take shots with him because he’s a guy that does have great ball skill. He has a great eye for the ball. He has a great knack for catching it at its highest point and that’s a big thing for receivers.” ...
Jon Cornish has not been as heavily relied upon in Calgary’s offence as last year, topping out at just 70 yards through two contests so far. Whether by design or by game flow, the team has opted for a more aerial attack. ...
Should Trever Harris connect with Chad Owens on a pass sometime during the game, Owens will pass Pinball Clemons for third all-time on the most consecutive games with a receptions list with 69. Owens has been Harris’ favourite target thus far in the season.
Opportunity is knocking for another Argo. After news that Andre Durie is likely to miss the rest of the season, Anthony Coombs’ role in the offence is set to take the next step. The second-year man is leading the team in combined return yards and should see his rushing touches go up another notch.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/f...777/story.html

[jerrym]

Great punting start by Pfeffer with 63 yard kick.

[jerrym]

Nice stop by Matt Black to prevent Calgary first down.

[ArgoZ]

Nice defensive and tackling. Need a score here to set a tone.

[jerrym]

Great open field tackle by Greenwood on Cornish.

[bluto]

crazy holding on the calgary LG there

[bluto]

ha! another bad hold gets called but we got the ball anyway!

[ArgoZ]

I would love to see Owens get a TD tonight and do his Andre Durie impression/celebration.

[jerrym]

Harris passes look sharp and on target, even on the interception, which was deflected.

[ArgoZ]

Team is playing solid. No and low scoring is making this a game they can steal.

[bluto]

Beautiful timing throw to Hazelton! Hazelton does very, very well to hang on.

[bluto]

I think Elliot gets away with a push-off... but wow did they make that TD look easy

[Fumblitis]

Pitch and catch as though he'd been a starter for years.

[jerrym]

I think Elliot gets away with a push-off... but wow did they make that TD look easy

What! A CFL ref miss an Argo penalty. Impossible!

[Wobbler]

Just started watching in time to see Harris engineer a nice TD drive. What did the rest of the quarter look like?

[argotom]

Offense looking sharp again, meanwhile Greenwood having an awesome game on the defensive side.

[ArgoZ]

Calgary is going to get frustrated with the Cornish shut down. Let's go D!