Game Thread - August 18: BC Lions @ Toronto Argonauts

[gilthethrill]

So Smith does start at Boundary WR and Alford replaces Malcolm Williams on the field side with Williams heading to the 1 game IR (guessing that's because he doesn't play ST's). When will I learn never to pay attention to Frank Z? I've seen him at practice, and he really barely even looks at the field when the team is practicing.

Was that article not written by a new name...i don't think it was Frank.

[Argo57]

Argo rep told me ticket sales are strong for tomorrow’s game.

[ArgoRavi]

Argo rep told me ticket sales are strong for tomorrow’s game.

Zicarelli reported this in the Sun a couple of days ago and it was confirmed by Mike Hogan on Twitter yesterday - a near capacity crowd will be on hand for Saturday's game. The east upper deck will remain closed, as it was for TFC's game this week.

[argolio]

When will I learn never to pay attention to Frank Z? I've seen him at practice, and he really barely even looks at the field when the team is practicing.

lol!

Expecting a tough game as I think the Lions are better than their record.

[smokeslet'sgo]

Zicarelli reported this in the Sun a couple of days ago and it was confirmed by Mike Hogan on Twitter yesterday - a near capacity crowd will be on hand for Saturday's game. The east upper deck will remain closed, as it was for TFC's game this week.

I think it may sell out, at least what is being sold. Almost nothing left on Ticketmaster, and only endzone available on Stubhub which is a good sign. Will be interesting to see if there's a difference between tickets sold and actual a$$es in seats.

If there's a good crowd on hand, the Argos CANNOT blow it. It seems like every time they get a strong crowd, except last year's East Final, they play a terrible game and turn off any potential new fans. At least keeping the game close, if not winning, is so important

[lazycro]

Ticket sales could be good because of the Ex especially with how weather played out this week today becomes more opening day than yesterday

[smokeslet'sgo]

Ticket sales could be good because of the Ex especially with how weather played out this week today becomes more opening day than yesterday

I'm assuming this is what it is. I don't see why we would draw friends and family against Winnipeg and Ottawa and then suddenly "sell out" against BC of all teams. Hopefully more people than not actually attend the game though

[Mightygoose]

Ticketmaster only showing field level seats available but I've noticed isolated pairs popping up and going away so it does seem sales are strong.

Even if it does sell out, I don't see the team announcing it.

[lazycro]

Be aware of the picket lines today. Park FAR if you are driving. They are blocking turning on Strachan and blocking sidewalks for people to walk.

[jerrym]

Expecting a tough game as I think the Lions are better than their record.

They have played much better since the return of Lulay.

[lazycro]

How many years did Yell play with Lulay

[jerrym]

Argos asleep on the fake punt. How many times in my life have I seen that?

[jerrym]

Argos are 15 for 20 now in short yardage, which is terrible. Trestman is gambling too much on long short yardage for a team that is not that good at it.

[dmont]

Our defense is soooooooo bad on second and long. It's the most frustrating thing about watching this team. "BC, second and 9"....... no problem! Automatic!

[jerrym]

Medeiros is a big improvement in FGs and giving us a chance in this game.

[dmont]

Defense is pretty soft so far. I realize the team philosophy is to try to force the fumble, and sometimes I'm happy with the result... but sometimes it's so frustrating to watch our guys slap at the ball while the receiver or RB gets six or seven more yards.

O line is playing well. MBT is playing efficient football. Wilder and Cross look good. Coombs looked good on his one reception. Offense isn't doing too bad, they're just not getting on the field.

I liked how the used walford, sending him down field. Bethel Thompson underthrew him, otherwise it would've been a TD.

Overall, especially the D is playing like theres a bunch of new faces on the field.

[jerrym]

Welcome back Anthony Coombs!

[dmont]

Woohoo touchdown!!!

Van Zeyl got away with a hold on that one. Lucky.

[1971GreyCup]

BC coverage on that play had one player face down in the end zone.

Definitely turf. On review he transitioned poorly and went down on the goal line.

That turf is a disgrace to the CFL!

[jerrym]

B-T is maturing as a CFL QB very quickly.