Argonotes are no more

[1971GreyCup]

Argonotes are returning for the July 24th game. Is this another 2 steps back, one step forward.

Someone mentioned an Argos game day DJ? That's news to us. We're on the 50 yard line and had no idea there was a DJ spinning records. I wonder what other game day events are going on, that we have no idea are taking place?

[Mightygoose]

Below is an article talking about the changes in game day experience for this year including the DJ booth.

https://www.argonauts.ca/2017/06/21/...ay-experience/

Seems like a good attempt to modernize the game day. Allot of these are done at Raptor games which has the young demographic which the team is trying to attact.

Hopefully the team and Argonotes can agree on a path forward. Make good things better.

[Argo57]

Below is an article talking about the changes in game day experience for this year including the DJ booth.

https://www.argonauts.ca/2017/06/21/...ay-experience/

Seems like a good attempt to modernize the game day. Allot of these are done at Raptor games which has the young demographic which the team is trying to attact.

Hopefully the team and Argonotes can agree on a path forward. Make good things better.

I didn't even notice until my son pointed the DJ out to me.

[Argocister]

Live. July 24. BMO Field. One. Night. Only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzOHq5WbQ8k

Nice! ..... Thanx for returning Hope to see you at the tailgate too !

[1971GreyCup]

Argonotes were unique and an experience only Saskatchewan offered. They were a tradition. Argos and Argonotes went hand in hand.

They used to meet up at Grey Cup games and interact. Differences sell! Replicating another franchise game day experience isn't very innovative.

Hopefully, fences will be mended and after July 24th Farewell Tour they'll be a presence again.

Next step bring back TSN1050 radio for all the games and a full post game show. Surprisingly, no other team in the CFL has come to this conclusion. Argos are the only one in trouble right now. Curious?

Ridiculous cost savings move. Either you run a professional franchise and all the accoutrements, or you run the risk of being classified minor league. Not what you want to sell in Toronto.

[BATKINSON001]

Argonotes were unique and an experience only Saskatchewan offered. They were a tradition. Argos and Argonotes went hand in hand.

They used to meet up at Grey Cup games and interact. Differences sell! Replicating another franchise game day experience isn't very innovative.

Hopefully, fences will be mended and after July 24th Farewell Tour they'll be a presence again.

Next step bring back TSN1050 radio for all the games and a full post game show. Surprisingly, no other team in the CFL has come to this conclusion. Argos are the only one in trouble right now. Curious?

Ridiculous cost savings move. Either you run a professional franchise and all the accoutrements, or you run the risk of being classified minor league. Not what you want to sell in Toronto.

Shame there isnt a like or a +1 button as I totally agree with this.

Go all out or not at all, half way measures wont cut it in Toronto.

[Argo57]

Argonotes were unique and an experience only Saskatchewan offered. They were a tradition. Argos and Argonotes went hand in hand.

They used to meet up at Grey Cup games and interact. Differences sell! Replicating another franchise game day experience isn't very innovative.

Hopefully, fences will be mended and after July 24th Farewell Tour they'll be a presence again.

Next step bring back TSN1050 radio for all the games and a full post game show. Surprisingly, no other team in the CFL has come to this conclusion. Argos are the only one in trouble right now. Curious?

Ridiculous cost savings move. Either you run a professional franchise and all the accoutrements, or you run the risk of being classified minor league. Not what you want to sell in Toronto.

Well stated and right on the mark!!

[AngeloV]

I've stayed off this topic until now. I respect Steve and what he and his band represent, but I really find some of the views on here as being a bit contradicting. On one hand everyone is talking about things how the team needs to do to get a younger demographic into the park, and on the other hand everyone is up in arms over the team trying to get more hip with a DJ and drum line. I personally, don't care for DJ and what not, but we all agree, that I'm already in the park. They aren't trying to sell me a ticket.

There is a place for the Argonotes for sure, but if the team wants to give them less time and try and fill a void by adding a younger, (perceived) hipper new thing, I'm cool with that. Even if I hate the music being played in house now, I realise, it's not all about me.

[ArgoGabe22]

Not sure about covid protocols, but with no in game entertainment, is this a golden opportunity for the return of the Argonotes? Just saying....

[ArgofanIan]

would be really really nice to see ARGONOTes again. even if it was just once or twice year... That would be great... The Eagles were able to get back to gether... for re union tour.... I would contribute some of my season tickets.... if that would help.

Not sure about covid protocols, but with no in game entertainment, is this a golden opportunity for the return of the Argonotes? Just saying....

[ArgoFan1]

I haven't seen any cheerleaders at the home games either. Have they eliminated them as well ?????

[AngeloV]

I haven't seen any cheerleaders at the home games either. Have they eliminated them as well ?????

Guessing because of COVID, they decided to scrap the try-outs this year which is why you don't have a cheerleading/dance team.

[shayman]

would be really really nice to see ARGONOTes again. even if it was just once or twice year... That would be great... The Eagles were able to get back to gether... for re union tour.... I would contribute some of my season tickets.... if that would help.

Thanks - I really appreciate the sentiment.

We tried to put something together. I had a big group ready to come to the game Saturday. Team said "no thank you, maybe next year."

[ArgoGabe22]

Do you need Team approval to be at least outside of the stadium?

[shayman]

Do you need Team approval to be at least outside of the stadium?

Probably not -- but much as I love the tailgates personally, without the chance to cheer on the team and actually play a number or two inside, it's a tougher sell (to get people in the band to come out).

The team said "COVID rules don't allow it", which I don't quite understand given that there was a raucous, rowdy full house at BMO for that Canada/Panama soccer match. Oh well. Hope we can pull off a band reunion next year if things are back to normal.

[AngeloV]

Thanks - I really appreciate the sentiment.

We tried to put something together. I had a big group ready to come to the game Saturday. Team said "no thank you, maybe next year."

Another poor choice by the suits.

[Treblecharger1]

Probably not -- but much as I love the tailgates personally, without the chance to cheer on the team and actually play a number or two inside, it's a tougher sell (to get people in the band to come out).

The team said "COVID rules don't allow it", which I don't quite understand given that there was a raucous, rowdy full house at BMO for that Canada/Panama soccer match. Oh well. Hope we can pull off a band reunion next year if things are back to normal.

It really is too bad " Band" is not as big as it is in the United States. You could easily fill that whole south end with a giant marching band every game down in the states. Even at the High school level.

Maybe someday

[shayman]

It really is too bad " Band" is not as big as it is in the United States. You could easily fill that whole south end with a giant marching band every game down in the states. Even at the High school level.

Maybe someday

No kidding. You could fill BMO Field entirely with fans for some high school games. Allen High School in Allen, Texas, routinely fills its own 18,000 seat stadium (and its band has 650 members!)

That's only the fifth largest high school football stadium in Texas, though. It's a different world down there for sure.

[ArgofanIan]

Bob young would have made this happen. agreed suits let us down again.

Hopefully I am around for a reunion tour. ARGO fans miss you guys.

[argofan81]

Probably not -- but much as I love the tailgates personally, without the chance to cheer on the team and actually play a number or two inside, it's a tougher sell (to get people in the band to come out).

The team said "COVID rules don't allow it", which I don't quite understand given that there was a raucous, rowdy full house at BMO for that Canada/Panama soccer match. Oh well. Hope we can pull off a band reunion next year if things are back to normal.

Make no mistake. This is about MLSE pinching pennies. All of it, right down to no cheerleaders/dance team, no on-field giveaways, no half time entertainment, etc., etc.

My husband is a Ti-Cat season ticket holder (& diehard fan — I know, the horror!) and I have been to games this year at Tim Hortons. They have been doing all of the above. Cheerleaders, giveaways, entertainment.

MLSE has also decided to maintain restricted capacity for Argo games despite provincial regulations now allowing for full capacity. Again, pinching the pennies because full capacity would mean having to bring in more stadium staff, etc.

I was one of the fans that breathed a sigh of relief when MLSE became part of the ownership, thinking that they would save the good ship and turn it around. No more — every day I am more convinced that it is their intent to sink it.