October 17, 2015: Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts

[Will]

Game 7 of the World Series is scheduled for 11/04, but still might cause trouble. By virtue of winning the All-Star game, the American League has home-field advantage and thus any Game 7 would be played at the AL park. Baseball was not meant to be played in November. Hypothetically, if the Blue Jays make it the weather would not be a factor, but imagine if the NL representative is the Cubs or the Mets? IIRC, the Blue Jays clinched the World Series in 92 and 93 around 10/22 or 10/23. I understand the DS pushes things into November, but if that's the case go back to the old 154 game schedule.

[AngeloV]

Game 7 of the World Series is scheduled for 11/04, but still might cause trouble. By virtue of winning the All-Star game, the American League has home-field advantage and thus any Game 7 would be played at the AL park. Baseball was not meant to be played in November. Hypothetically, if the Blue Jays make it the weather would not be a factor, but imagine if the NL representative is the Cubs or the Mets? IIRC, the Blue Jays clinched the World Series in 92 and 93 around 10/22 or 10/23. I understand the DS pushes things into November, but if that's the case go back to the old 154 game schedule.

In all seriousness, Baseball is not meant to be played in November in many markets. Little things have added dates to prolong the schedule, including extra travel dates. When I was a kid, a 5 game series had a 2-3 format, now they are 2-2-1 which adds a travel day. I haven't paid attention to the 7 game formats, but I assume they have gone away from 2-3-2 to 2-2-1-1-1, which would also add an additional 2 travel days per round. Factor in the 1 game play in, and you are looking at about an extra week of baseball.

[paulwoods13]

Probably there would be no rain-out required, and anyway they are unlikely at Skydome.

Rainouts could happen at the other ballpark, causing cascading impact on the schedule. So between that and the possibility of a long Jays run into the WS with games scheduled as you indicated, it is entirely possible, if not likely, that we wont be playing at home again before playoffs. Just adds to the team-of-destiny storyline.

[AngeloV]

Rainouts could happen at the other ballpark, causing cascading impact on the schedule. So between that and the possibility of a long Jays run into the WS with games scheduled as you indicated, it is entirely possible, if not likely, that we wont be playing at home again before playoffs. Just adds to the team-of-destiny storyline.

I think with all the extra travel dates they now have, it isn't as much of a concern. A travel date would be used up in order to make up a rained out game.

[1argoholic]

If the Jays won World Series Game 7 on Nov 4th at the dome I highly doubt we'd be playing on the 6th. Rogers would surely schedule a parade on the 6th ending up with a stadium filled with Jays fans. If we finish third we wouldn't have a home playoff date. Stranger shite has happened and you heard it here first. haha.

[ArgoRavi]

In all seriousness, Baseball is not meant to be played in November in many markets. Little things have added dates to prolong the schedule, including extra travel dates. When I was a kid, a 5 game series had a 2-3 format, now they are 2-2-1 which adds a travel day. I haven't paid attention to the 7 game formats, but I assume they have gone away from 2-3-2 to 2-2-1-1-1, which would also add an additional 2 travel days per round. Factor in the 1 game play in, and you are looking at about an extra week of baseball.

I don't know this for a fact but I am pretty sure they still do 2-3-2 for best of 7 series. Anyone know for sure? Today's game will have a huge impact on the Argos though. If Texas wins, the Argos should be able to play at home after this weekend for the rest of the season. If the Rangers lose, it might be a long time until the Argos play at SkyDome again, if they ever do.

[R.J]

I don't know this for a fact but I am pretty sure they still do 2-3-2 for best of 7 series. Anyone know for sure? Today's game will have a huge impact on the Argos though. If Texas wins, the Argos should be able to play at home after this weekend for the rest of the season. If the Rangers lose, it might be a long time until the Argos play at SkyDome again, if they ever do.

I was really hoping that the Jays would lose on Sunday, but seeing as that didn't happen, there's no point in hoping anymore, I'm better off just thinking that at most we might get 3 more home games (including the one potential playoff game) the rest of this season.

[argotom]

I have just read the team has signed a new punter Canadian Billy Pavlopoulos.
No mention if he will play this weekend, but you would think this is inevitable since Alix was horrid.

[Will]

Billy Pavlopoulos was signed and subsequently released for a failed medical, Mr. Argotom.

[argotom]

When did that happen?

[ArgofanIan]

Got my tickets for this weekends game....I guess it will be nice to see the Stadium with out being forced to watch the Tigercats at the same time.....ha ha .... anyways if any one knows where CFL fans go before or after a game in Hamilton... down town or near the Stadium... please let me know.... Go ARGOS !!

[ArgoRavi]

When did that happen?

That all happened today, AT.

[Will]

That all happened today, AT.

Within the span of a few hours.

[1971GreyCup]

Got my tickets for this weekends game....I guess it will be nice to see the Stadium with out being forced to watch the Tigercats at the same time.....ha ha .... anyways if any one knows where CFL fans go before or after a game in Hamilton... down town or near the Stadium... please let me know.... Go ARGOS !!

Certainly not around the Stadium! Probably downtown.

[Tobythor]

Game two of the ALCS is scheduled for 4pm Saturday. I'm assuming that this will affect the crowd for the game, especially those in the Hamilton area that may have came out for something to do on a Saturday. I'll be surprised if there's more than 4,000 at the game. Most likely diehards only, Section 115 row 24 see you guys there!

[ArgoGabe22]

If I didn't work weekends, i'd be there in a heartbeat.

[paulwoods13]

Seems as if we will all be in Sec. 115.

[ArgoZ]

Got my tickets for this weekends game....I guess it will be nice to see the Stadium with out being forced to watch the Tigercats at the same time.....ha ha .... anyways if any one knows where CFL fans go before or after a game in Hamilton... down town or near the Stadium... please let me know.... Go ARGOS !!

Hess Village, (Hess St.) with its numerous bars, is a popular downtown place for some drinks after a Cats game. I don't know how that translates for a poorly attended Argo game. There will be lots of Jays post game watching fans there though. The Tavern has good pub food.

Buffalo Wild Wings on Centennial Ave near the QEW, which is the official Cats bar, is also a good option for a sports bar.

[ArgoFan1]

Forget going to any bars !! TAILGATE TAILGATE TAILGATE.
Scott Park should be available for anyone to park in for a change since this is not a Ticat game and there are several parking lots North of the stadium that fill up with tailgaters. Take your food and drinks and arrive at least two hours before the game. Set up your lawn chairs and food table and hopefully the weather will co-operate for a great tailgate time.
They tailgate before every Ticat game around the stadium.

[gilthethrill]

Frank Z reported in his article today that Kevin Elliott, a receiver for the Argos will not play due to "personal reasons". Been doing some reading on the Ti-Cats forum, sounds like there will a fair amount of Cats fans in attendance tomorrow with the intent of making things difficult for the "Home Team"....

Seems the worse things get for the Boatmen, the higher they rise....I expect them to win.

Screw Rogers.