September 26, 2015: Toronto Argonauts vs. Ottawa RedBlacks

[jerrym]

Love how the Argos sealed it with a sack of Burris.

[argotom]

Much needed win tonight, defense played really well maybe the best since the opening game in Fort Mac.

[jerrym]

I was highly impressed by National Thomas Miles tonight playing his first game, making several timely tackles and an important knockdown like a cagey veteran.

[1971GreyCup]

This result will make our trip to Ottawa October 6th very interesting!

[ArgoRavi]

As I expected, the Argos responded with one of their best games of the season. Defence played very well tonight too. As I thought they would, the Argos used the bye week productively. This is a very well-coached football club as they showed again tonight.

[argotom]

I see the stats had Trevor passing for 282 yards, with surprisingly Burris for 313.

[jerrym]

I've argued for quite a while that Milanovich had to send a message about team discipline and I think it showed tonight.

[paulwoods13]

Best game since Week 1 (when, coincidentally, we wore the same unis -- can we please make these our regular road AND home unis? Altho I noticed that the light blue on the helmets -- logo and centre stripe -- is a much different shade than the Cambridge Blue piping on the jerseys and pants).

Great game for the LBs, especially Miles and Jones. I had suggested a few weeks ago they should play Miles at MLB and move Jones to Greenwood's spot -- instead they put Miles in at WILL and he did a superb job. Jones was also really strong all night and Matt Black was a lot better than Agnew at SAM.

The two new kickers were both outstanding. Michael had huge hang time on his punts and got one kickoff down to the three. Justin made every kick including the 50-yarder (!) that made an Ottawa comeback almost impossible.

Good push from the d-line most of the night, and especially in the clutch. O-line was its usual inconsistent self, especially Van Zeyl who is really struggling this year. But they did open some nice holes for Whitaker, who played every series and consequently seemed to get into a rhythm. The receivers dropped at least three catchable passes but also made some nice snags in traffic. I agree Spencer needs to stay in the lineup -- he has a fantastic burst of speed.

[Argocister]

K

Miles is starting at WILL instead of Yurichuk? I will pay closer attention...

...............If the Argos can stay focused, this should be their game.

Miles has a big stop on second and short to stop Ottawa.

I was highly impressed by National Thomas Miles tonight playing his first game, making several timely tackles and an important knockdown like a cage veteran.

Yes, focus from the start and keeping that focus for most of the game helped get the win.
Great to see Miles have a good game in his first start!
I don't know if Hazelton will be out for good, but Spencer is definitely an asset to keep on the game day roster.

I loved how the offense stayed on the field in the first half ...... That was our biggest Defense .......keep Hank off the field .

Let's hope that the rest for the Argos will be an asset as they plan a second way to defeat the redblacks

Totally giddy for the win!😎👍😄

[jerrym]

With the injury to Collaros, I think the Argos have a fairly good shot at first and even playing in the Grey Cup game. We also have something no other team has. If Harris is injured, we have Ray as backup.

[argolio]

Elliott took *two* unnecessary roughness penalties on that play?!

Based on the replay, I'm not sure I saw cause for one.

We finally had a good start. Then we wobbled a bit after halftime before finishing strong. All in all a very good effort in a hostile environment.

Great job by the linebackers limiting their run game and supporting the pass defence. Nice to see the underrated Greg Jones seal the deal with an interception.

[Stevoman]

Best game since Week 1 (when, coincidentally, we wore the same unis -- can we please make these our regular road AND home unis? Altho I noticed that the light blue on the helmets -- logo and centre stripe -- is a much different shade than the Cambridge Blue piping on the jerseys and pants).

We actually wore our blue jerseys in week 1 and the all whites with white helmet on the road in Regina in week 2. But hey, still 2-0 in them so I think you make a strong case!

[gilthethrill]

A well rested Argo team should be in position to win in Ottawa in 10 days time while the RedBlacks should be exhausted. Odd to see this team lead from start to finish. Burris sure comes off as a crybaby when his team is losing.

[D-Gap-Willie]

Best game since Week 1 (when, coincidentally, we wore the same unis -- can we please make these our regular road AND home unis? Altho I noticed that the light blue on the helmets -- logo and centre stripe -- is a much different shade than the Cambridge Blue piping on the jerseys and pants).

Not sure what is happening there. The Cambridge blue stripes on the Oxford blue unis seems to be the same, more intense blue that we see on the white helmets. All the blues seem to be consistent other than the Cambridge Blue stripes on the white pants and sweaters. They look fine but once you've noticed the difference, your eye always notices it.

[paulwoods13]

We actually wore our blue jerseys in week 1 and the all whites with white helmet on the road in Regina in week 2. But hey, still 2-0 in them so I think you make a strong case!

Right, good catch. It is our best look, IMO. I normally hate the no-contrast look (white pants/jerseys or dark p/j) but there is something about this look that has really grown on me.

[paulwoods13]

Not sure what is happening there. The Cambridge blue stripes on the Oxford blue unis seems to be the same, more intense blue that we see on the white helmets. All the blues seem to be consistent other than the Cambridge Blue stripes on the white pants and sweaters. They look fine but once you've noticed the difference, your eye always notices it.

I guess I'd want to see the home jersey and pants side by side with road jersey and pants to see if the Cambridge matches or doesn't. The Argos made a point of saying they had gone to the actual pantone for the colours when this uni was introduced, and I was initially surprised by how grey-ish the Cambridge looked compared to the various shades of light blue that had appeared over the years. Regardless, it is terribly wrong to have tones that don't match within the same uni.

[D-Gap-Willie]

I guess I'd want to see the home jersey and pants side by side with road jersey and pants to see if the Cambridge matches or doesn't. The Argos made a point of saying they had gone to the actual pantone for the colours when this uni was introduced, and I was initially surprised by how grey-ish the Cambridge looked compared to the various shades of light blue that had appeared over the years. Regardless, it is terribly wrong to have tones that don't match within the same uni.

From what I remember, I believe that all the Cambridge blues from last year were the same although I have no idea if they match the Pantone number that was touted to be the new standard. The Cambridge blues on the 'A Team' unis all seem to match the helmet Cambridge, although sometimes the small on-shoulder numbers appear 'washed out", which could be a color fading problem or merely the contrast to the black edge piping. That shade of blue is very difficult to ensure it is color-fast on fabrics ( so I am told).
The Cambridge blue on the white unis seems to have been very pale from the beginning. Perhaps the sweater/pants supplier messed up, and when the Argos received them, Braley said "Don't send them back. Negotiate a discount."

[1argoholic]

Firstly I'm with Paul and I just hope the new jersey's and helmets next season are BANG ON colour wise. It can't be that difficult. Unlike any other team our team is based on Cambridge and Oxford blues. Tradition you jersey designers!!!!!! All they have to do is check the colours of those two universities.

Thrilled that we won and they did indeed make changes need. Miles looked great. Elliott still has to chill and give the refs no need to even consider tossing flags.

Owens return was SWEEET indeed. He still has it.

Just when I think this team is DONE we pop back with a solid win.

Great how the Palardy twins played. Just another funny type story to add into the long history of this team. I hadn't heard about Justin until they started talking about and showing him on the sidelines. When they first signed Michael I thought it was Justin. Now we have both. Justin is coaching kids football a few days back and then nailing a 50 yarder.

[Will]

Great bounce-back game from the Argos. It puts them back in the conversation in the east.

[ArgoRavi]

The next week and a half will be very interesting in the CFL East. After all is said and done, might we see a three-way tie for first place with the Als only a couple of games behind?