October 30, 2015: BC Lions vs. Toronto Argonauts

[paulwoods13]

Twitter report from AJ Jakubec ‏@AJonSports (Redblacks play-by-play guy):

Henry Burris at practice & in uniform today. He's throwing. But Thomas DeMarco is taking all of the first team reps. #RNation #CFL

— AJ Jakubec (@AJonSports) October 28, 2015

If Burris hurt his knee last week, as seems possible, East may be even more wide-open than it was before. All the more reason to be sure RR is ready to play if needed.

[argolio]

The team psyche of the Argos interests me a lot more than news out of Ottawa and Hamilton. I'm worried that the huge wall we hit last week could mean this season is effectively over, which makes this week, playing against a highly motivated team, the biggest game of 2015.

[Argo]

The team psyche of the Argos interests me a lot more than news out of Ottawa and Hamilton. I'm worried that the huge wall we hit last week could mean this season is effectively over, which makes this week, playing against a highly motivated team, the biggest game of 2015.

This game will show what the Argos are made of, as BC is now playing like anything but a pushover.
Another catatonic effort from the Argos and...

[ArgoRavi]

The team psyche of the Argos interests me a lot more than news out of Ottawa and Hamilton. I'm worried that the huge wall we hit last week could mean this season is effectively over, which makes this week, playing against a highly motivated team, the biggest game of 2015.

I think that the return home, Ricky Ray's return and the BMO Field tour will get this team reinvigorated. I look for a strong performance on Friday night although I predicted a rebound last week which we didn't see. Still, this team seems like a resilient one to me.

["Issues"Mcgee]

Any indication so far on what the attendance will be on Friday? Even if it's only around 15,000, the dome is going to seem like Mosiac Stadium after a certain two games I need not mention.

[ArgoRavi]

Any indication so far on what the attendance will be on Friday? Even if it's only around 15,000, the dome is going to seem like Mosiac Stadium after a certain two games I need not mention.

Truer words have never been spoken.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

Any indication so far on what the attendance will be on Friday? Even if it's only around 15,000, the dome is going to seem like Mosiac Stadium after a certain two games I need not mention.

Whatever the expected attendance, you can add 2 more to the total because I am on my way to the airport. I hope there will still be a few good seats available when we get there.

[R.J]

#Argos depth chart vs. #BCLions. #CFL pic.twitter.com/fKlXNH87yT

— CFL News (@CFL_News) October 29, 2015

[paulwoods13]

Looks like Johnson and either Bradfield or Palardy to sit.

[argotom]

Now that TFC has lost big in Montreal tonight and that's great to hear, let the construction work on BMO begin.
As for tomorrow around 15k is about right.

[PullTogether73]

now that tfc has lost big in montreal tonight and that's great to hear

smh.

[1argoholic]

Time to add some double blue seats to that place.

[AngeloV]

Inetersting note: The game will be on TSN radio 1050 tonight. Surprisingly, they are moving the Raptors game down the dial to 1010. Can this be seen as some long overdue respect?

[Scooter McCray]

Inetersting note: The game will be on TSN radio 1050 tonight. Surprisingly, they are moving the Raptors game down the dial to 1010. Can this be seen as some long overdue respect?

On TV which game will draw more viewers do you think? Argos or Raptors?

[AngeloV]

On TV which game will draw more viewers do you think? Argos or Raptors?

Argos...Raptors early season ratings are never great.

but then..the Leafs are also on tonight, so it is going to be an interesting night.

[Scooter McCray]

Argos...Raptors early season ratings are never great.

but then..the Leafs are also on tonight, so it is going to be an interesting night.

Well there will be alot of sports viewers tonight. If the Leafs and Raptors have poor games some of that viewership should swing over to the Argos. Good to see TSN 1050 stick with the Argos then, given the other MLSE teams are both playing.

[Gill The Thrill]

On TV which game will draw more viewers do you think? Argos or Raptors?

Toronto and Vancouver are two of the 3 largest markets in Canada, although not the best CFL markets this year, they'll still get their share of viewers. Throughout all of Canada, the Argos/Lions game will win out particularly many in BC and Ontario outside of the city markets in the rest of their provinces. Lived outside of Toronto for several years and always got "Go Argos Go," whenever I wore Argo gear, more outside of the GTA than in the GTA. With the Leafs playing, it will be interesting but they may get blown out early against a decent skating Ranger team forcing many to change the channel. Then there is the World Series, where the Canadian viewership may be higher than years previous because fans have followed the MLB playoffs.

All that said, Argos will beat Raptors throughout Canada...bothers me to friggin say this but the Raps may win in the GTA....still though, people that live in the sticks do buy merchandise too, so advertisers will be getting there value.

[gilthethrill]

Inetersting note: The game will be on TSN radio 1050 tonight. Surprisingly, they are moving the Raptors game down the dial to 1010. Can this be seen as some long overdue respect?

Man I hope there is a pre-game show on TSN radio that I can listen to on the way home from work.

[AngeloV]

Man I hope there is a pre-game show on TSN radio that I can listen to on the way home from work.

No pre game. Broadcast starts at 7.

[gilthethrill]

No pre game. Broadcast starts at 7.

Oh well...no "Yes Guy No Guy" with Tatti & Anunziatta...but the post game show will be good ...to all those who can attend the game live, enjoy!