July 25, 2016: Montreal Alouettes @ Toronto Argonauts Game Thread

[Will]

Argos should win this game, however, Thorpe always seems to find a way to outcoach Milanovich.

[mchesher03]

Yeah I dunno Montreal has been a bit of a sorry squad for a few years now however somehow, they find ways to beat the Argos. Last year's Tuesday night game at the Dome was a putrid display of offence by the double blue - couldn't tell whether it was Montreal's defensive schemes or just lack of execution on our part.

[ArgoGabe22]

I'm hoping this is the game where the offence just clicks and are lights out. Ray with 4TDs, throwing over 350 yards.

[Stevoman]

I'm hoping this is the game where the offence just clicks and are lights out. Ray with 4TDs, throwing over 350 yards.

I'm hoping for exactly this as well but am also worried about the Argos performing poorly against an Al's team that will want to prove they are not as bad as they were last week.

[1argoholic]

For some reason Montreal always plays us well. This game should be ours with all of their injuries. Hope Greenwood lays a punishing clean hit on Carter somehow.

[R.J]

Glenn is back, so the Als should be better than they showed last week. The Argos need to score points though; it really is as simple as that.

[mchesher03]

watching a kevin glenn led offence win at BMO will make my head hurt.

[Argo]

Seriously, if the Argos manage to lose this game the organization is in very deep poop.

[R.J]

Seriously, if the Argos manage to lose this game the organization is in very deep poop.

Agreed.

[KCargosfan]

Seriously, if the Argos manage to lose this game the organization is in very deep poop.

Unless we go on to make the playoffs and win the Grey Cup.

[1argoholic]

If they lose they'll need to move from BMO, The Jinx.

[paulwoods13]

Unless we go on to make the playoffs and win the Grey Cup.

Don't you know how it works? If we start the season 2-3 we are automatically eliminated from the playoffs.

[mchesher03]

hah the "organization" is not in trouble if the Argos lose. Not ideal for the team, but will just force their hand to hopefully win the return game with the Als. Long season. The only major downside of losing will be re: selling tickets imo.

the team will be fine, Argos get the W and silence (always temporarily) the doubters...

Apologies if someone already posted but any word on guys like Spencer and Elliott? Our passing game could use both...

[Argo]

Don't you know how it works? If we start the season 2-3 we are automatically eliminated from the playoffs.

To address the "What, Me Worry?" sentiment, elaboration:

Losing your third home game (to the - formerly - worst team in the league), having played three home games, at your brand new home, where you're battling for bottoms in the seats, would constitute a serious problem.
Losing your third home game (to the - formerly - worst team in the league), having played three home games, at your brand new home, where you're battling for bottoms in the seats, would not help you reach the playoffs.

[paulwoods13]

Losing your third home game (to the - formerly - worst team in the league), having played three home games, at your brand new home, where you're battling for bottoms in the seats, would not help you reach the playoffs.

Would not help, but would not significantly hinder. Mtl made Eastern final in 2014 after starting 1-7. BC won Grey Cup in 2011 after 0-5/1-6 start. Our playoff fate rests on 14 more games.

Selling tix would obviously not be helped if we keep losing at home, but my comment was not about marketing. It was in response to the sensible and true statement that even if we lose we could make the playoffs and win the Grey Cup.

[R.J]

Losing at crappy teams at home will have a negative effect on potential paying customers.

[AngeloV]

Losing at crappy teams at home will have a negative effect on potential paying customers.

Well so far, pretty well almost all the home teams are losing (Hamilton is also 0-2), so I guess the Argos are in good company.

[R.J]

Well so far, pretty well almost all the home teams are losing (Hamilton is also 0-2), so I guess the Argos are in good company.

A bit of a different situation though. IMO the Argonauts have to be very mindful and careful this season. While I'm not really big on the whole first impression thing; a lot people are, so IMO a lot more good than bad needs to occur this season. If that makes sense.

[AngeloV]

A bit of a different situation though. IMO the Argonauts have to be very mindful and careful this season. While I'm not really big on the whole first impression thing; a lot people are, so IMO a lot more good than bad needs to occur this season. If that makes sense.

Wow. You are just so negative about all things Argos right now. Do you really hate Milanovich that much?

[Scooter McCray]

The veteran players need to step up and make plays. Put as many GTA boys out there as we have on the roster and tell them the road to the Grey Cup begins now and it begins with making BMO Field an unwelcome place to come.