105th GREY CUP GAME THREAD! / November 26th / Calgary vs. Toronto

[Neely2005]

https://www.cfl.ca/2017/11/23/foxcro...resented-shaw/

Foxcroft will be the Head Referee. Harbin and Ireland in the video room.

Great, worst ref in the league.

[gilthethrill]

I am usually pessimistic when the Argos have a big game to play...however I am brimming...yes, brimming with confidence that they will defeat Calgary. I want white pants too!!!!

[jerrym]

The man who has QBed more Argo Grey Cup wins in the last 60 years than anyone else will also be playing at the Grey Cup. A good omen.

The Flutie Brothers Band, featuring Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductees Doug and Darren Flutie, will perform at the Grey Cup VIP Tailgate Party, presented by Casino Lac-Leamy, on the afternoon of November 26.
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Doug Flutie, a three-time Grey Cup champion and three-time Grey Cup MVP. “Playing classic rock with my brother Darren and our friends is a blast and playing at Canada’s biggest party is going to be incredible,” said the 2008 Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductee. “I’ve heard a lot about RNation …. the crazy fans in Ottawa … and we’re going to put on the plaid and give them a great show.”
The Flutie Brothers Band has been playing events and clubs all over North America since the 1990’s. They cover several bands including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cheap Trick and the Georgia Satellites with Doug on drums, Darren on guitar and a spirited bunch of their buddies rounding out the roster.
“The Flutie Brothers Band is going to rock the house,” said Jim Durrell, Chair of the 105th Grey Cup Festival, presented by Shaw. “And what a great fit for our Festival. Both Doug and Darren are Grey Cup champions. Both are football hall of famers and both are fan favorites across the CFL.”
The VIP Tailgate Party, indoors at the heated Aberdeen Pavilion, is the place to be on Grey Cup Sunday. Doors open at 2:00 PM and the party rocks ‘till 6:00 PM, a half hour before game-time. Attendees MUST have a ticket to the Grey Cup game to attend the VIP Tailgate Party, which will feature three bands over the course of the afternoon: The Hornettes, The Flutie Brothers and Busty and the Bass.

https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2017...ino-lac-leamy/

[ArgoRavi]

The man who has QBed more Argo Grey Cup wins in the last 60 years than anyone else will also be playing at the Grey Cup. A good omen.



https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2017...ino-lac-leamy/

Jim Durrell is a name I haven't heard in a very long time.

[jerrym]

Steve Simmons has a good article on how four Argos who are important in their Grey Cup drive ended up in Toronto after zig zags in their careers: Armanti Edwards, DeVier Posey, James Wilder, and Cody Fajardo.

https://www.pressreader.com/canada/v...82449939330565

[jerrym]

Just after joining the Alouettes in 2007, Marc Trestman tried to recruit Dave Dickenson as a coach. However, Dickenson declined because he still wanted to play. Quality knows quality.

http://3downnation.com/2017/11/23/tr...pproach-works/

[Golden Fleece]

Didn't mean to derail the thread talking about jerseys. Feels like there isn't much we can do until the game starts. Anyway, if this helps get it back on track, I feel like it's going to be a closely contested battle that might not entertain the casual fan but will be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates a defensive battle. I feel like we match up well on D, at QB, and RB. The only edge I would give Calgary is the ability to make a big play. If the D can take that away it will give the team a chance to win in the last 3 minutes. I can see it happening.

[argotom]

We need a quick start, with a balance on the offense including Wilder's downhill running setting up the vertical passing.

[Argo57]

The Argos need to get off to a good start both offensively and defensively on Sunday, they simply cannot allow the Stamps to get into a groove early or it could be a long day.
On the flip side if Ray and the Argos get going early and our D is solid self doubt may creep into the collective minds of the Stampeders especially considering what happened in last years Grey Cup.

[ArgoFan1]

I just LOVE the fact that we have this Grey Cup thread on here with the Argos !!!!! Up until 4 or 5 weeks ago I had many doubts the team could make it, but the tail end saw all the players come back healthy and the team on a roll. Clinching first place was the sign that this team would be in the Grey Cup.
After much thought, I will not pursue heading to Ottawa for the game. Complicates too many other things going on in life. Does anyone know if there is a big gathering place for Argo fans to watch the game together???? Now that could be great.
Oh- and my prediction is- Argos, of course, but in a squeaker like last week. Ricky Ray does it again...then we wait to hear if he will retire.

[Bleeds Double Blue]

This morning I scanned the Toronto Sun online version, I'm a little out of the way for home delivery, and was shocked to find 3 stories pertaining to the Argos. When was the last time that happened? It made me wonder if after all these years of neglect is there a glimmer of civic pride and support about the Argos again? You guys live there. What's the feel around town?

[ArgoGabe22]

This morning I scanned the Toronto Sun online version, I'm a little out of the way for home delivery, and was shocked to find 3 stories pertaining to the Argos. When was the last time that happened? It made me wonder if after all these years of neglect is there a glimmer of civic pride and support about the Argos again? You guys live there. What's the feel around town?

A LOT more coverage. I hear people talking about it at school, work, seeing people reading articles on Trestman winning COY during my commute.

[R.J]

This morning I scanned the Toronto Sun online version, I'm a little out of the way for home delivery, and was shocked to find 3 stories pertaining to the Argos. When was the last time that happened? It made me wonder if after all these years of neglect is there a glimmer of civic pride and support about the Argos again? You guys live there. What's the feel around town?

A LOT more coverage. I hear people talking about it at school, work, seeing people reading articles on Trestman winning COY during my commute.

This is good to hear.

Side note: I was surprised to see Theismann just walking by me.

[R.J]

DEPTH CHART: Here's how we'll take the field for tomorrow night's #GreyCup game against the @calstampeders!

IN » Jimmy Ralph (WR, 88)
OUT » Brian Jones (WR, 16)#ArgosFootball pic.twitter.com/L644FouiZB

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 25, 2017

Here's how the Stamps will line up in tomorrow's 105th #GreyCup against the @TorontoArgos! #GoStampsGo

Position Chart 👇 pic.twitter.com/uVmaiQJaMI

— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) November 25, 2017

[Argo]

DEPTH CHART: Here's how we'll take the field for tomorrow night's #GreyCup game against the @calstampeders!

IN » Jimmy Ralph (WR, 88)
OUT » Brian Jones (WR, 16)#ArgosFootball pic.twitter.com/L644FouiZB
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) November 25, 2017

Here's how the Stamps will line up in tomorrow's 105th #GreyCup against the @TorontoArgos! #GoStampsGo

Position Chart  pic.twitter.com/uVmaiQJaMI
— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) November 25, 2017

As PDF docs:
https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.ne...CGYNov26-1.pdf
https://d3ham790trbkqy.cloudfront.ne...-cup-vsTor.pdf

[gilthethrill]

Hate to see Brian Jones sit..good cover guy on Specials.....expect Montreal to go hard after him in the off season.

[Argo]

Hate to see Brian Jones sit..good cover guy on Specials.....expect Montreal to go hard after him in the off season.

Good observation.

[jerrym]

Hate to see Brian Jones sit..good cover guy on Specials.....expect Montreal to go hard after him in the off season.

If Montreal does sign him, I fully expect someone else will because of his ST skills and potential to develop into at least a decent National receiver.

[gilthethrill]

If Montreal does sign him, I fully expect someone else will because of his ST skills and potential to develop into at least a decent National receiver.

I mentioned Montreal only because Jones being from out East, he would be closer to home....also other than Sam Gigeur (who I doubt won't be an Alouette next year,) that team needs some good young Canadian...I mean National talent.

[ArgoRavi]

I mentioned Montreal only because Jones being from out East, he would be closer to home....also other than Sam Gigeur (who I doubt won't be an Alouette next year,) that team needs some good young Canadian...I mean National talent.

I think that one's hometown for national free agents is often overrated as a reason for them wanting to sign elsewhere. Tyler Holmes is a prime example of that. If Jones leaves the Argos next year, I suspect that his hometown will be the least of his reasons.