Argo Training Camp

[jerrym]

After training camp ...

One month until Ricky Ray takes the field again!

06.23.2016https://t.co/Oqb7u9AR0E

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) May 24, 2016

[R.J]

#Gryphons QB James Roberts to attend #Argos training camp as part of #CFL internship program. #OUA #CIS pic.twitter.com/tneI6pkfCP

— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) May 24, 2016

Local kid (from Cambridge - plays for Guelph). The kid made huge strides from 2014 to 2015; hopefully he learns as much as he can from Ray, Milanovich and Brady.
http://www.argonauts.ca/2016/05/23/g...training-camp/

[R.J]

Argonauts training camp Chronicles
http://www.argonauts.ca/training-camp-chronicles/

Argonauts Training Camp Practice and Media availability schedule
http://www.argonauts.ca/2016-trainin...edia-schedule/

[Will]

I sure hope that P17 is public (hourly) parking.

[R.J]

Training Camp key dates
http://www.argonauts.ca/2016/05/25/a...amp-key-dates/

[R.J]

TC Report: Rookie Camp Day 1
http://www.argonauts.ca/2016/05/25/187861/

[Will]

So far, so good for Ricky.

[R.J]

Milanovich bringing back the visor!
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/milanovi...cky-ray~877611

Ricky being Ricky.
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/ray-comm...of-2016~877609

[ArgoGabe22]

Even with Adidas, Milanovibch gets to keep his signature shirt.

[R.J]

Barker and Milanovich end of day one
https://soundcloud.com/user-61370436...ott-milanovich

[jerrym]

Adjusting to the tempo of the professional Canadian game is key to surviving rookie camp.

The tempo of a Scott Milanovich practice isn’t something that someone gets used to in two days, and the speed of the game itself is the biggest adjustment for the young Canadians.
“Physically, the players are faster, stronger and more explosive,” says Curtis Newton, the Argonauts fifth round selection out of Guelph. “Mentally, you have to be able to make your decisions faster and on the fly.”
When asked about the purpose of the three-day camp that precedes the team’s main training camp, head coach Scott Milanovich explained that the goal is to have every player up to speed by the time the veterans arrive in order to be able to hit the ground running on Sunday.
“It gives us an idea of their skillset, but probably more importantly it’s [an opportunity for] them getting acclimated to the offence, defence and special teams, which our veterans have some familiarity with,” said Milanovich.
Through two days of practice, the Argos bench boss has not been satisfied with the overall tempo and understanding of the systems, explaining that players have too often been making the same mistake twice.
One player who’s adjusting to camp is 2015 first round pick Sean McEwen, who already got his feet wet in the pro ranks during last year’s New York Giants mini-camp. After returning to Calgary to play out his final year of CIS eligibility, McEwen signed in Toronto this off-season and has begun his ascent to full-time work in the pros.
“He’s very athletic, so far he seems to be very intelligent and is doing a nice job,” said Milanovich of the centre. “He’s got a ton to learn and a lot of things he’ll have to do a bit differently, but he’s done a nice job and I’m optimistic about what he’s going to bring to us.”
“They’re long days, but you still have to do your homework each night,” emphasized the offensive centre. “It’s been challenging, but I love that part of football, I love the mental aspect of the game, so it’s been fun as well.”
McEwen, Noel and Newton make up a quarter of the team’s 2015 and 2016 CFL Draft picks at this week’s rookie camp. Also competing for a spot on the team are offensive linemen DJ Sackey (2^nd Round, 2016), Jamal Campbell (3^rd Round, 2016) and Chris Kolankowski (5^th Round, 2016); running backs Dillon Campbell (5^thRound, 2015) and Declan Cross (4^th Round, 2016); receiver Ryan Nieuwesteeg (8^th Round, 2016); defensive back Johnathan Ngeleka (7^th Round, 2016); and long snapper Dan MacDonald (7^th Round, 2015).

http://www.argonauts.ca/2016/05/26/188056/

[jerrym]

Milanovich is concerned about the number of repeated mistakes he' seeing on Day 2 of TC.

http://www.argonauts.ca/2016/05/26/a...c-recap-day-2/

[R.J]

Full Milanovich and McEwen segments
https://soundcloud.com/user-61370436...lanovich-day-2
https://soundcloud.com/user-61370436...16-sean-mcewen

[KCargosfan]

It's interesting that Milanovich keeps noting guys are out of shape. I wonder if guys are spending too much time in the weight room in the offseason and not enough on cardio?
He says guys are sucking wind after two reps. I know it takes a bit to get into football shape as well. Interested to hear others thoughts on this.

[AngeloV]

It's interesting that Milanovich keeps noting guys are out of shape. I wonder if guys are spending too much time in the weight room in the offseason and not enough on cardio?
He says guys are sucking wind after two reps. I know it takes a bit to get into football shape as well. Interested to hear others thoughts on this.

Obvious they were out late at the local casino....Sorry, wrong team.

[KCargosfan]

Obvious they were out late at the local casino....Sorry, wrong team.

haha. Was there a CFL or Toronto team that went gambling one night or something?

[Neely2005]

haha. Was there a CFL or Toronto team that went gambling one night or something?

Raptors.

[jerrym]

Milanovich reports things are getting familiar in this video on the final day of TC. Sound familiar?

http://www.argonauts.ca/2016/05/27/rookie-camp-recap-2/

[KCargosfan]

Raptors.

Wow, not sure how I missed that. Poor thinking by those guys. During the regular season, sure, but not the ECF.

[Wobbler]

Every year Milanovich is "critical" of the rookie group's tempo, energy level, and fallibility - I think it's part of his motivational strategy.