Official Argonauts vs Stampeders Game Thread (September 20, 2019)

**RB957** · 09-21-2019, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Argo57

People decided to go to the cottage to enjoy the last weekend of summer, no surprise here.

Really??? Tell that to the 18,000 that filled ScotiaBank Arena to see a pre-season hockey game.

**RB957** · 09-21-2019, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Completely understand how you feel, 2019 has been complete failure for the Argos.
On a positive note these games are a great night out with my son with the added bonus of catching up with you guys at the game!
See you next week

I agree, the season has been woeful, but like you, I enjoy every game because I get to see my son as well, and some friends who are also STH's. We always have a blast regardless...

**RB957** · 09-21-2019, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Bleeds Double Blue

Down 17 points, a big turnover, ball on the 2, third down and Chamblin kicks. This is the 2019 version of Argos football. Give me a break Chamblin. Are you afraid you might win?

I'm mad bro.

Originally Posted by jerrym

Bizarro call in going for it on third and five on your 53 when you don't go for it on Calgary two on third down.

Originally Posted by Bleeds Double Blue

Chamblin kicks a FG from the 2 but gambles on third and 5 from mid-field. This guy is killing me.

Couldn't agree more... you don't have enough faith in your offense to punch it in from 2 yds out, but are willing to go for it when you need to make 5 yds.... and then give the best QB in the league half a field to work with. We were lucky that Calgary only got a field goal. And as others have posted, but for a few dropped balls by Calgary's receivers, this game might have been a blowout.

But at least they did keep fighting until the very end... and Bear Woods was awesome again. I really love that guy.

**ArgoZ** · 09-21-2019, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by mchesher03

Between the non gamble inside the 5 yard line and the wasted time with 22 seconds left in the half, I have to wonder what our coaches are thinking at times.

The gamble at midfield I’m fine with to be honest, but looked like odd after the kick from inside the 5

That was not the time to gamble. Punt the Stamps deep and win the ball back. The same strategy could be used if they fail from going for it on the 2. I think you reverse those two stupid calls and they are walking away with at least 6 points, with high possibilities of 10 and a chance at 14. But no, we settle for swapping FG and come away with a net of 0.

**argolio** · 09-21-2019, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

People decided to go to the cottage to enjoy the last weekend of summer, no surprise here.

LOL!

On the bright side, the rest of the schedule looks like it will produce some wins.......I hope.

**jerrym** · 09-21-2019, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

People decided to go to the cottage to enjoy the last weekend of summer, no surprise here.

Originally Posted by argolio

LOL!

On the bright side, the rest of the schedule looks like it will produce some wins.......I hope.

But how many people will see any of these possible wins?

**OV Argo** · 09-21-2019, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by argotom

Paul LaPolice as the HC.
Eric Tillman again as the GM.
Back to respectability.

Sorry, but that would be a total joke of CFL GOB redux; Tillspin is as clueless as it gets; LaPo knows only same old (in terms of play-book and roster thinking).

How bout some fresh football thinkers instead of standard GOBs; guess there are just none out there.

**gilthethrill** · 09-21-2019, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

Sorry, but that would be a total joke of CFL GOB redux; Tillspin is as clueless as it gets; LaPo knows only same old (in terms of play-book and roster thinking).

How bout some fresh football thinkers instead of standard GOBs; guess there are just none out there.

Like Ted Govia, Shawn Burke or Spencer Zimmerman?

**Argo57** · 09-21-2019, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by RB957

Really??? Tell that to the 18,000 that filled ScotiaBank Arena to see a pre-season hockey game.

Said in jest.

**Argo57** · 09-21-2019, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

Sorry, but that would be a total joke of CFL GOB redux; Tillspin is as clueless as it gets; LaPo knows only same old (in terms of play-book and roster thinking).

How bout some fresh football thinkers instead of standard GOBs; guess there are just none out there.

I actually think LaPo’s system is pretty creative compared with most CFL offences.

**RB957** · 09-21-2019, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

Said in jest.

Yeah, I finally came around. I get it now... sorry for being slow on the uptake. Hate it when a good line gets wasted.

**Neely2005** · 09-21-2019, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by RB957

Really??? Tell that to the 18,000 that filled ScotiaBank Arena to see a pre-season hockey game.

Apparently every Argonauts fan (aside from me) has a cottage.

**OV Argo** · 09-22-2019, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Argo57

I actually think LaPo’s system is pretty creative compared with most CFL offences.

Agreed, but its by default mostly. All CFL teams run the same basic, predictable offence now; LaPolice just throws in a bit more creativity or some different wrinkles compared to other teams.

**Argo57** · 09-22-2019, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by OV Argo

Agreed, but its by default mostly. All CFL teams run the same basic, predictable offence now; LaPolice just throws in a bit more creativity or some different wrinkles compared to other teams.

For the most part the offences do look the same for most teams.
Makes me laugh when teams try to pass their offence off as being “very complex”, Kent Austin and the Ticats were masters of spewing that type of nonsense.

**ArgoZ** · 09-22-2019, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Neely2005

Apparently every Argonauts fan (aside from me) has a cottage.

Having a father that lives in what I consider the last true area of Cottages, not Gen X second homes, I would say due to their older fan base, the Argos are the only team that can use that excuse. Impact is minimal though and soon will be extinct.

**mchesher03** · 09-23-2019, 08:32 AM

yeah that game had depressing elements to it:

- attendance #s (I don't really get too down about these things but that number was bad, yikes)
- coaching decisions - all over the map, no need to re-hash out.

however there weregood elements (maybe more)
- love seeing Bear Woods out there again - pains me that they thought the team was better without him before. I'll be kind and say it's likely salary cap related.
- the beer lines were short.

I mean i wasn't crazy enough to expect a W, and the score flatters them a bit. But aside from that, the Argos weren't really in this game. Eric Rogers catches a few balls that are in his hands and this gets ugly fast.

Ah well - onto the next one.