The fact the Argos would escape Ottawa with a win softened the blow to Hazelton's pride, but he'll be back next Tuesday night when the Double Blue once again play the RedBlacks on the road, even though the visiting Argos will be officially cast as the home team.
It's a joke how the Argos have been forced to endure such a brutal schedule, an embarrassment that calls into question so many issues, beginning, as it often does, with David Braley's one and only intent to minimize his losses -- but playing a divisional opponent for the second time on its home turf in what looms as yet another big game for the Argos is beyond comical.
Such has been the team's lot this season as "home'' games in Hamilton now loom with the Jays set to play host to post-season baseball for the first time in 1993.
Hazelton's lot took a turn when he was unable to channel his energy and emotions in a more positive way, his reputation taking a hit when the Argos essentially benched him.
"It sucked," said Hazelton, neatly encapsulating his emotions when asked about his feelings following his benching.
"I learned my lesson and hopefully it won't happen again."
Hazelton plays on the edge, at times crossing the line by taking very foolish penalties when his emotions get the better of him.
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