They're Calling For Rain On Saturday

[Rich]

Looks like we'll get some important questions about BMO answered right away. Will we be protected from the rain? It could be windy too. Also, how will the field hold up? IIRC the groundskeeper admitted that the Argos could cause some damage if they played in a lot of rain. If that field turns into a quagmire, the resulting shitstorm could hurt the positive image the new organization has generated so far.

[Rich]

Also, what would a sloppy field do to the game plan? Would if force them to work on the running game more?

[ArgoRavi]

Looks like we'll get some important questions about BMO answered right away. Will we be protected from the rain? It could be windy too. Also, how will the field hold up? IIRC the groundskeeper admitted that the Argos could cause some damage if they played in a lot of rain. If that field turns into a quagmire, the resulting shitstorm could hurt the positive image the new organization has generated so far.

In whose eyes? TFC fans? I don't see how a muddy field on Saturday would hurt them otherwise.

[Neely2005]

And yesterday there was no rain in the forecast for Saturday. Wait until at least Thursday for an accurate Saturday forecast.

[R.J]

And yesterday there was no rain in the forecast for Saturday. Wait until at least Thursday for an accurate Saturday forecast.

Or Friday for that matter.

[1argoholic]

Well rain will hit the field at some point. It's those games when rain pours like crazy and cold winds blow off the lake that make it pretty miserable. I had many soaked GO rides back to Port Credit from CNE.

[paulwoods13]

Bring it on, I say. Elements are part of football. (Mind you, I'm reasonably confident my seats are in the roof-protection zone.)

[Rich]

In whose eyes? TFC fans? I don't see how a muddy field on Saturday would hurt them otherwise.

You know as well as I do that there's a large segment of the local sports media that will pounce on the smallest shred of negative news about the Argos or the CFL. If the Argos badly chewed up the field on Saturday, the top story Sunday would likely focus on TFC management whining and crying and threatening recriminations against the Argos. It would poke a hole in the Argos' positive momentum, and we would probably even see someone like Blundell saying something like "the hapless Argos can't do anything right", and on and on.

[sthfan1988]

There better not be any sign of any soccer lines on the field. (sarcasm) They have an extra 2 fields in reserve growing just outside of Hamilton, just in case. At some point it will rain and the field will be tested. They run rugby and it seems to hold up fine. I don't remember the last time I actually looked forward to a preseason game. Maybe when Doug Flutie arrived.

[timlb01]

If it does rain good time to test the new roofs out

I am really looking forward to Saturday. Its been a long time since I was pumped for a pre-season game.

[doubleblue]

If it rains I hope the players use their long cleats so they can get some real good traction. The Pitch might need some aeration.

[Will]

You know as well as I do that there's a large segment of the local sports media that will pounce on the smallest shred of negative news about the Argos or the CFL. If the Argos badly chewed up the field on Saturday, the top story Sunday would likely focus on TFC management whining and crying and threatening recriminations against the Argos. It would poke a hole in the Argos' positive momentum, and we would probably even see someone like Blundell saying something like "the hapless Argos can't do anything right", and on and on.

Haters are going to hate unfortunately.

[Neely2005]

And yesterday there was no rain in the forecast for Saturday. Wait until at least Thursday for an accurate Saturday forecast.

The chance of rain has dropped from 80% to 50%. Hopefully it keeps dropping.

[Will]

The chance of rain has dropped from 80% to 50%. Hopefully it keeps dropping.

Weather Network is now calling for light rain and a 60% POP.

[Will]

Frank Z wrote on the topic and had a brilliant quote:

It’s not likely that one of those torrential downpours breaks out, which is too bad because it would have opened up such a can of worms among many in soccer, those entitled, selfish, insecure souls who remain livid at football, the North American version, occupying their playpen by the lake.
Truth be told, the venue should have been built for multiple tenants, but there’s no point in rehashing the past.

Despite its many appeals, the soccer culture is soft, reinforced any time a player feels like he’s shot when minimum contact is made, and there are a few in football hoping to test the ire of soccer fans by having one of those moments when the sky opens up, the rain crashes down and the turf gets chewed up.

See Angelo, he isn't so bad!

[AngeloV]

Frank Z wrote on the topic and had a brilliant quote:





See Angelo, he isn't so bad!

Starting to like him. Now if he can only lose the cliché's and stop with the "in the land of 3 down football" which is in almost every article he writes.

[sthfan1988]

Can't believe Frank Z wrote that. Talk about adding fuel to the fire. What he writes is true, especially if you look at the soccer forums. I don't really care what other sports they have at any stadium, its the game day experience that's important. Lots of dates available for both teams. I'm taking some extra clothing just in case.

[1argoholic]

Frank has been covering the Argos for a very long time and even he has obviously had enough from other media outlets, TFC fans and whoever else will listen. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't want the stress that the poor BMO grounds crew is going to have if it pisses and the field gets torn up real good.

[AngeloV]

Back to the weather report...To bad Mike Lysko is no longer commissioner. We could have brought back the wet t-shirt contests.

That's right...I went there.

[Scooter McCray]

Frank has been covering the Argos for a very long time and even he has obviously had enough from other media outlets, TFC fans and whoever else will listen. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't want the stress that the poor BMO grounds crew is going to have if it pisses and the field gets torn up real good.

Good for him. There is not one excuse that can be made by any outlet - particularly TSN - as to why they are not covering this team at TC. He is covering for the Sun, and he is probably stunned that he is alone. Raps are out of the playoffs, no Canadian teams in NHL playoffs, BJs have a long slow inconsistent non first place season going on. Seriously what is TSN 1050s excuse? They own part of the bloody team now. Cover it. Why do I have to listen to TSN 1150 for my football coverage? They do a decent job too.