CFL and Argos looking at solution for BMO end zone turf and attendance problems

[Neely2005]

uh oh , u just gave the argos marketing a new idea .....lol

More like an Old idea:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...ticle25441341/

[Argo57]

Illegal stadium?

Just as long as we can get out when the cops raid the joint on Thursday😛

[lazycro]

The TravelZoo tickets are back for the CNE game (17 vs 21.25)

[AngeloV]

I'm going to trust the long term process of MLSE. The Marlies couldn't draw flies when they first started playing at Ricoh, and now do quite well. And they have a very young fan base.

[gilthethrill]

i'm going to trust the long term process of mlse. The marlies couldn't draw flies when they first started playing at ricoh, and now do quite well. And they have a very young fan base.

b i n g o.......

[PullTogether73]

Illegal stadium?

Yah, please do not refer to BMO Field as an "illegal stadium".
The police are not going to charge the CFL, MLSE, or the City of Toronto with a crime over the size of the field.

"Non-regulation field" is a more accurate description.
(There is nothing wrong with the stadium btw.)

[AngeloV]

Yah, please do not refer to BMO Field as an "illegal stadium".
The police are not going to charge the CFL, MLSE, or the City of Toronto with a crime over the size of the field.

"Non-regulation field" is a more accurate description.
(There is nothing wrong with the stadium btw.)

Prior to renovations at BC place in the last decade, I understand that their endzones were only 18 yards deep. It was that way for 20 years, and IMO the fact that their endzones were smaller due to construction of the stadium, made the league better. I always thought 25 yard endzones were a little too big.

[macspectrum]

commish should announce an edict that ALL CFL end zones are to be 15 yd deep [cdn colleges to follow suit] - problems solved and easier for usa db;s to adapt to CFL
win - win
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next .......

[Neely2005]

Just as long as we can get out when the cops raid the joint on Thursday😛

Lol, hopefully they don't build a wall around it!
:-)

[R.J]

Prior to renovations at BC place in the last decade, I understand that their endzones were only 18 yards deep. It was that way for 20 years, and IMO the fact that their endzones were smaller due to construction of the stadium, made the league better. I always thought 25 yard endzones were a little too big.

Funny thing is most people didn't even notice that BC Place had 18 yards endzone. Started making waves after the renovation in 2010-2011.

[AngeloV]

Funny thing is most people didn't even notice that BC Place had 18 yards endzone. Started making waves after the renovation in 2010-2011.

Count me among one that didn't know that until the renos.

[Mightygoose]

I never knew that either. So if it was never mentioned the end zones in BMO are 17 years, next no one would know...even less would care.

[Ron]

Count me among one that didn't know that until the renos.

I didn't know either. I knew there was a reason I never went there. And lets not get started on why nobody should be at Edmonton games with that abomination of an endzone they have.

[R.J]

Endzone size nor turf vs grass make any difference to me, but if the Argonauts don't start playing entertaining football again (9 years of this dink and dunk horseshit), then I think it's time I stop wasting money on them. Win or lose I seem to be entertained during a Rock or Leafs game, but falling asleep at CFL games has occurred 1 time too many for my liking.

[RB957]

Endzone size nor turf vs grass make any difference to me, but if the Argonauts don't start playing entertaining football again (9 years of this dink and dunk horseshit), then I think it's time I stop wasting money on them. Win or lose I seem to be entertained during a Rock or Leafs game, but falling asleep at CFL games has occurred 1 time too many for my liking.

We need to be competitive and still be in the game and have a chance after the half. That has not yet happened at BMO other than the win against Edmonton. If the games are close, that makes it entertaining.

[Will]

so less eyeballs is good w/ u - got it !
u'd rather argos play in an illegal stadium

What are you going on about?

[macspectrum]

What are you going on about?

where in the rulebook does it say the endzones are 17 deep ?
not to mention that one end zone has a completely different surface and has already influenced games this yr

[shayman]

where in the rulebook does it say the endzones are 17 deep

Well, since you asked - Rule 1, Section 1, Article 2:


Article 2 – Fields Less Than Regulation Size
If the regulation length of a field is not available because of a fence, a running track or any other object, a clear line of demarcation shall be established at least one foot toward the playing surface from such fence, track or object.
A line shall be painted on the playing surface and shall be considered as the boundary line. A player who touches this line, the surface outside the line or any object outside the line shall be ruled as having gone Out of Bounds

[Shatto]

Notice that players have now started to comment on the playing surface in the north end zone. Murray calls it a "safety hazard" Murray also stated "you can't change directions in (that) end zone" Ellington, an outspoken critic of the playing surface suggested they should "use other turf that has rubber in it" If that would address the problem--why hasn't it ben done?

In the article it was implied that Ambrosie has attempted to resolve the issue but without success.

The groundkeepers should be commended for ensuring the grass field is kept in immaculate (primarily for the soccer players I might add) but the north end zone continues to a disgrace and one that no professional sports team should have to play on. Do we have to wait until a crucial game is decided by the end zone or worse a player is injured, before something is done?

It is time for MLSE to step up and solve this issue. Unfortunately, it is a prime example of why the team needs a president, who has the sole task of looking after this team's best interests.

[Ron]

It is time for MLSE to step up and solve this issue. Unfortunately, it is a prime example of why the team needs a president, who has the sole task of looking after this team's best interests.

Some issues are not so easily solved when the bean counters look at the options. Frankly, MLSE probably looks at it that they already did a lot by even having the team in BMO so the team has to carry it's weight financially before MLSE makes any expensive concessions that will have zero impact in ticket sales. Having a president with a sole task doesn't help that.