Week 1: Hamilton TigerCats @ Toronto Argonauts, June 23, 2016 @ BMO FIELD Game Thread

[Will]

The first official game in the new digs.

Hamilton has some injuries in the secondary so it is an opportunity for Ray to feast.

[Argo57]

I suspect this will be a nail biter, nothing comes easy against Hamilton who will be pumped up to spoil the Argonauts BMO home opener.
These are in fact 2 evenly matched teams but the Argos should have the advantage at QB, hopefully Masoli plays more like Hanna Montana than Joe Montana but I wouldn't count on it.
Hamilton has a new slotback that looks promising, I believe he is known as the 'Fumblin Hawaiian", Argos need to keep an eye on him as well for obvious reasons.
Hopefully Argonaut fans that haven't bought tickets for this game get off their asses and do so, let's actually make this look like a Toronto Argonauts home game instead of a Ticat home game.

[Jayahre]

The first official game in the new digs.

Hamilton has some injuries in the secondary so it is an opportunity for Ray to feast.

I think that's where Hamilton is vulnerable, Ray if he's hot, will do some damage.

They are weaker than last year and still have these two guys!!

[Scooter McCray]

Why was Gainey falling down?

[Wobbler]

He had help inside and was hoping for the interception, I think.

[R.J]

Why was Gainey falling down?

It looks like he thought the ball was going to be thrown a bit behind and then got caught off guard.

[AngeloV]

Why was Gainey falling down?

He was expecting help from Doug Jarvis....sorry wrong sport, wrong Gainey.

[TheHammer]

I think that's where Hamilton is vulnerable, Ray if he's hot, will do some damage.

They are weaker than last year and still have these two guys!!

Hate to burst your bubble, but Ed Gainey is gone. He's with the Riders.
I still cringe watching that play. I remember thinking all year 'I hope this season doesn't come down to Ed Gainey having to cover someone deep downfield in the playoffs'

As for this year, I am hopeful but realistic about the Ticats chances. They have lost A LOT particularly on defence. I certainly don't think the Ticats will win on Thursday. Argos new digs, lack of Zach, and a new D having to gel will result in a loss for the Tabbies.

[Argo57]

Hate to burst your bubble, but Ed Gainey is gone. He's with the Riders.
I still cringe watching that play. I remember thinking all year 'I hope this season doesn't come down to Ed Gainey having to cover someone deep downfield in the playoffs'

As for this year, I am hopeful but realistic about the Ticats chances. They have lost A LOT particularly on defence. I certainly don't think the Ticats will win on Thursday. Argos new digs, lack of Zach, and a new D having to gel will result in a loss for the Tabbies.

Nothing is guaranteed, Hamilton always plays Toronto tough and will be hell bent to ruin the BMO opener.
Argos should keep an eye on Owens as well, he will be out to prove the Argos wrong for not bringing him back.
Expect a close game.

[timlb01]

This is going to be a very tight game. Lots of changes on both teams defences. I think we have the edge for the opener and we will as well down the stretch. We have great players on offence and with Rich Stubler on board along with the first real full coaching staff we have had in years we have a great opportunity to finish first and make it to the cup. Zack being out will be a real problem for Hamilton and who knows what happens when he eventually returns.

So looking forward to Thursday!!! 3 more sleeps!!!

[bluto]

I hate going into games when my head is telling me that we have the upper hand in the key battles, the intangibles and less key players missing the game.

My gut is telling me that the pussycats will be on fire to deny us a home opener win and that the bounces and the refs will go against us.

Nervous, anxious, excited, ready to rumble. Dayum I've missed these feels.

[doubleblue]

I think the Argos will win by a couple of touchdowns.

[R.J]

Spencer to miss home opener due to back injury
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/spencer-...-injury~895619

[ArgoRavi]

I think the Argos will win by a couple of touchdowns.

I think you are correct as I expect Ray to pick apart that Hamilton defensive backfield. Having said that, I expect the Ticats to be a much better team later in the season than they will be on Thursday.

[ArgoGabe22]

I'm so excited for this game even though I'll be missing it. I hope my unofficial online streaming site works for me. Hate rewatching games that aren't live (waits for someone to criticize my viewing methods lol). I just lose the excitement when it's not live.

[Neely2005]

I'm so excited for this game even though I'll be missing it. I hope my unofficial online streaming site works for me. Hate rewatching games that aren't live (waits for someone to criticize my viewing methods lol). I just lose the excitement when it's not live.

Doesn't TSN stream the game on their website?

[ArgoGabe22]

Doesn't TSN stream the game on their website?

You need some Bell account to do so, I believe. At least information that you're a subscriber or something.

[PullTogether73]

You need some Bell account to do so, I believe. At least information that you're a subscriber or something.

Yah, to use the TSN Go app you have to have an account with a TV service provider (Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Cogeco, etc.).
I'm guessing that you gave up TV?

[Neely2005]

You need some Bell account to do so, I believe. At least information that you're a subscriber or something.

A few months ago Sportsnet started offering all their Sportsnet channels Online for $10 a month, I just assumed that TSN had followed their lead.

[AngeloV]

You need some Bell account to do so, I believe. At least information that you're a subscriber or something.

You can stream the game live on first row sports. I stayed with a friend 3 years ago while having renovations at my place, and since she only had 1 TV, I streamed all the games on that site.