August 23, 2015: Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Toronto Argonauts

[ArgoRavi]

I think this is a case of the Argos deciding to keep the story quiet, and the media respecting that decision (for better or worse). This is one the advantages (arguably) of limited media attention.

That's probably about right. Anyone remember our surprise when the promising Janzen Jackson was released just before a game a couple of years ago and we weren't provided any reason? A few months later, he was charged with murder (not saying the same is going to happen to Underwood).

[Neely2005]

Whitaker and Kack in the backfield.
That could be an awesome duo if used in tandem.

Yes please!

[paulwoods13]

Will happen only if we (a) remove one of our dynamic new receivers and (b) change our entire offensive philosophy.

[argolio]

Will happen only if we (a) remove one of our dynamic new receivers and (b) change our entire offensive philosophy.

So you're saying there's a chance!

[Wobbler]

#Argos scratches: J. King and S. Mitchell. #CFL

— Mike Hogan (@tsnmikehogan) August 23, 2015

[Stevoman]

Ugh, not a fan of these 3rd jerseys. I'm fine with the colours but that big A on the front and the number font drives me crazy!

[Ballstothewall]

Ottawa was way offside on the pass leading up to their first Td

[argonaut11xx]

Looks like a beautiful day for football, roof open, etc.

Crowd looks meek on TV, any guesses?

Wish i was back in Toronto.

Ottawa's TD was a joke of an offside, hope it doesn't come back to burn the double blue in the end.

Interesting tidbit about how Milanovich's Dad comes to every home game, and is on the sideline. (From Rochester, NY)

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Second and 15 on the Ottawa 10 yard line and we give up a 50 yard play. This drives me nuts.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Brandon McDonald may have just saved the game for Argos by shooting his mouth off. Thank you.

[Wobbler]

Swayze Waters is a fairly good punter.

[Wobbler]

And, once again, we barely win a game. This is not a great team, but it is nearly always good enough!

Kackert wasn't nearly so impressive today. He didn't seem to have the same burst or energy as last week, and I understand why we're still using Whitaker most of the time.

[Stevoman]

Happy for the win and the Argonauts are 6-2 for the first time since 97! It's an interesting team as it seems that they are excellent in spurts but were also very ineffective in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. However, they are always making big plays when necessary! Great game from the d-line and also Swayze Waters. Kudos to Hazelton for keeping his mouth shut allowing the Ottawa DB to get the penalty and give the Argos the momentum. They have to find a way to keep Spencer in the lineup once Owens gets back.

[R.J]

Attendance was 14,748, according to cfl.ca
The East side didn't look too bad today, but the west side was pretty bare.

[Wobbler]

Burris played an amazing game today. He was elusive in the pocket, made great decisions, and deservedly put up big numbers. Although we had a few guys disappear on D today (where the heck was Jones?), Hank was really on fire.

[Neely2005]

Back home from the game and I have to say that was the smallest crowd that I've ever seen at an Argonauts game!

[Fumblitis]

Burris played an amazing game today. He was elusive in the pocket, made great decisions, and deservedly put up big numbers. Although we had a few guys disappear on D today (where the heck was Jones?), Hank was really on fire.

I was surprised that Burris couldn't elude the pressure on that last third down. Argo D came through when needed. Very good game I thought.

[Argo]

Without the late foolish objectionable conduct penalty taken by the Ottawa player, the Argos probably would have lost this game.

Looking at the stats, both Whitaker and Kackert couldn't get any yards on the ground today.

[argotom]

Swayze was the difference.
Couldn't believe the numbers that Hank threw up something like 32 for 36 and a whopping 426 yards.
And the RB still lost, due to the penalties.

[Stevoman]

Dunigan questioned Miller if the Argos were winning by using "smoke and mirrors" because they are always coming back from behind. The Argonauts were "smoke and mirrors" in 2010 but are a much better team this year. I think that they will eventually start winning a few games outright but I'm okay with them figuring themselves out (as long as they are winning) and then peak in the final third and playoffs to win it all rather than being excellent in August and fall apart at the end.