August 23, 2015: Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Toronto Argonauts

[T-Bone]

vs.

Week 9
Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 4:00pm EDT.
Rogers Centre. Toronto, ON.

TV: TSN1/3/4/5
Video Webcast: TSN Go - ESPN3
Radio: OTT: TSN 1200 - TOR: TSN 1050
Audio Webcast: OTT: Here - TOR: Here
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Depth Charts: OTT: Here - TOR: Here

Tickets Available: Here or at Rogers Centre Gate 9 Box Office

Game Preview: Here

Post-Game Update:

Game Highlights

Game Recap

Final Score: 24-30

[Wobbler]

I'm interested to see what our O-Line looks like for this game.

With both Keeping and Smith almost certainly out, I'd normally regard this as a test of our Canadian depth. Evidence to date suggests that we regard Sewell and Mitchell as no more than emergency subs, however. And since Greenwood will probably be back this week, there is no particular pressure to start either of those guys. But who knows, maybe we will bring Circelli (who is a natural guard) off the PR this week.

[1argoholic]

Firstly Greenwood should help big time as he knows how to hit and actually tackle. We need everyone to step up. If Calgary can crush Ottawa with a makeshift O line then we have no excuses.

I just hope the same Redblacks team shows up Toronto as they did in Calgary last night.

[Argo57]

Firstly Greenwood should help big time as he knows how to hit and actually tackle. We need everyone to step up. If Calgary can crush Ottawa with a makeshift O line then we have no excuses.

I just hope the same Redblacks team shows up Toronto as they did in Calgary last night.

Don't count on it, Ottawa will be fired up for this one (for many reasons), until Toronto shows the ability to start strong and keep their foot on the pedal expect another nail biter.

[1argoholic]

I agree as we are just stumbling to wins at this point but since I thought we'd only win five games all year I have to be thrilled right now. We just have to find a way to keep this new talent for more then just this year.

[gilthethrill]

Looking forward to making perhaps my last trip to RC ever. Hoping Kackert draws into the lineup along with Whittaker. Chris Williams has missed the last 2 games but could be ready in 7 days. Ottawa struggles with the run game, so the Argo D should be able to mess up Burris.

[AngeloV]

I'm interested to see what our O-Line looks like for this game.

With both Keeping and Smith almost certainly out, I'd normally regard this as a test of our Canadian depth. Evidence to date suggests that we regard Sewell and Mitchell as no more than emergency subs, however. And since Greenwood will probably be back this week, there is no particular pressure to start either of those guys. But who knows, maybe we will bring Circelli (who is a natural guard) off the PR this week.

I would give Sewell a chance to start. I don't want to get into the habit of starting 3 import OL. Their offence sputtered this week with Owens and Elliott out of the line-up. IMO, 2 of the 3 sacks were not on the o-line, but rather Harris not finding an open receiver.

[paulwoods13]

I doubt Sewell starts since Mitchell seems to be the go-to backup.

[AngeloV]

I doubt Sewell starts since Mitchell seems to be the go-to backup.

I'm good with either one starting. See what they can do.

[Wobbler]

My hope is that we really stick it to the REDBLACKS this week and finally have a chance to experiment with personnel in the fourth quarter. It would be nice to see Sewell get some reps at RT, to find out if he can be a pro tackle.

[ArgoFan1]

I was looking forward to that game, as a battle for first place, but after the Ottawa performance on the road the other day, I doubt they will be much of an opposition.... but you never know. I am loving the fact that I can watch Kackert run again in person.

[ArgoRavi]

I was looking forward to that game, as a battle for first place, but after the Ottawa performance on the road the other day, I doubt they will be much of an opposition.... but you never know. I am loving the fact that I can watch Kackert run again in person.

Ottawa's performance will hinge, in part, on whether Hank or Frank shows up and considering that Frank showed up in Calgary I suspect that Hank will make an appearance in Toronto. Furthermore, I can't imagine that Ottawa's special teams will be as bad next week as they were in Calgary although if they foolishly continue with Demarco as their punter the Argos should enjoy a huge field position advantage.

[Argo]

Argonauts win. Book it : )

[Will]

I was looking forward to that game, as a battle for first place, but after the Ottawa performance on the road the other day, I doubt they will be much of an opposition.... but you never know. I am loving the fact that I can watch Kackert run again in person.

We've been saying that the last two games should be easy wins and they have proven not to be.

[QBall]

Red's coming off humiliating defeat against Stamps. Time to kick 'em while they're down. Hopefully Waters starts so we can have that position resolved (not overly impressed with Pfeffer). Harris needs to take command of this game in the first half and the second half. No more of this "Let's wait until the second half and then we'll kick this into gear". Argooooos!!!

[Argo57]

We've been saying that the last two games should be easy wins and they have proven not to be.

And this game will be no different.

[AngeloV]

Ottawa's performance will hinge, in part, on whether Hank or Frank shows up and considering that Frank showed up in Calgary I suspect that Hank will make an appearance in Toronto. Furthermore, I can't imagine that Ottawa's special teams will be as bad next week as they were in Calgary although if they foolishly continue with Demarco as their punter the Argos should enjoy a huge field position advantage.

I am actually going to defend Burris from Saturday's performance. Their O-line was totally dominated, and it didn't matter who played QB for Ottawa on this night.

[Argocister]

I am actually going to defend Burris from Saturday's performance. Their O-line was totally dominated, and it didn't matter who played QB for Ottawa on this night.

I'm sure Milanovich and Creehan can learn from that

[ArgoRavi]

I am actually going to defend Burris from Saturday's performance. Their O-line was totally dominated, and it didn't matter who played QB for Ottawa on this night.

BTW, Burris' performance and pulling from that game generated a great Twitter discussion between you, Casey Printers and some others that night. Printers was certainly not happy to see Burris pulled at halftime.

[AngeloV]

BTW, Burris' performance and pulling from that game generated a great Twitter discussion between you, Casey Printers and some others that night. Printers was certainly not happy to see Burris pulled at halftime.

Yes..I was quite involved in that debate. Still can't believe Printers has Burris in top 5 of all time. I don't even have him in the top 10 of QB's that have played since I began watching in the mid 70's.