Week 10 Game Thread - Ottawa Redblacks @ Toronto Argonauts

[Will]

We're throwing it back to 1991 ⏪

Celebrating the '91 champs + a giveaway 🏆

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) October 1, 2021

[Will]

I don't know how many of the '91 alumni they can bring in for this.

As for the game itself, Ottawa beat Edmonton last week in a huge upset! The Argos will have film on this new Ottawa QB, and hopefully they don't take the Redblacks lightly. Important game with Hamilton losing versus Montreal.

[Mike Hogan]

There will be 25ish members of the team there, with several flying in from the US. They are all aware of the protocols needed to enter the country and attend the game.

[AngeloV]

Looking forward to this.

On a side note, Argos once again get screwed regarding the schedule, going back to Hamilton 5 days after the Ottawa tilt, while the Cats have 9 days between games.
I know because of the pandemic things are expected to be a little different this year as far as scheduling goes, but why is it always the Argos that get the short weeks? Even their bye weeks aren't full bye weeks.

[Argo57]

Looking forward to this.

On a side note, Argos once again get screwed regarding the schedule, going back to Hamilton 5 days after the Ottawa tilt, while the Cats have 9 days between games.
I know because of the pandemic things are expected to be a little different this year as far as scheduling goes, but why is it always the Argos that get the short weeks? Even their bye weeks aren't full bye weeks.

Yeah but the league does everything in their power to help the Argos don’t they?

[Will]

Looking forward to this.

On a side note, Argos once again get screwed regarding the schedule, going back to Hamilton 5 days after the Ottawa tilt, while the Cats have 9 days between games.
I know because of the pandemic things are expected to be a little different this year as far as scheduling goes, but why is it always the Argos that get the short weeks? Even their bye weeks aren't full bye weeks.

Hamilton had 5 days between their game against Calgary and their game against Ottawa. Of course, the quality of opponent the Argos will face on 5 days rest is much different than Hamilton.

[Will]

👀🌊 pic.twitter.com/Il2SWhGzZY

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) October 3, 2021

[ArgoGabe22]

Those helmets are a lot way nicer than what they have now. It just pops/glows

[Argo57]

Those helmets are a lot way nicer than what they have now. It just pops/glows

They both look good but I do like the updated boat logo.
Wouldn’t mind I’d f they went back to the 1991 uniforms over hat they have now.

[paulwoods13]

Can't wait -- for the game, the reunion, the tribute, the helmets, etc.

[jerrym]

Hopefully, Ottawa beating Edmonton for the second time will keep the Argos from taking this game lightly and blowing it.

[Wobbler]

Edmonton lost because of general incompetence, Devonte Dedmon's terrific kick returns, and Caleb Evans' running ability.

The Argos have at times looked incompetent, have had some problems on kick coverage, and gave up a lot of running yards last week, but they should be thoroughly prepared for Ottawa and I expect a win by 20+ points no matter who plays QB.

[Wobbler]

Speaking of which...



- MBT is practicing fully but Arbuckle still isn't, so it's pretty easy to guess who will start on Wednesday
- Shaq Richardson seems good to go, eliminating any concern about the secondary
- Noel didn't practice and seems unlikely to play this week
- Mixed news on the OL: Blake is back practicing full time, but Bladek was limited today

[Will]

The concern on that list is Acheampong. More juggling to the lineup will be required if he is injured due to the ratio. I assume Robbie Smith would start at DE and Colquhoun at corner.

[AngeloV]

The concern on that list is Acheampong. More juggling to the lineup will be required if he is injured due to the ratio. I assume Robbie Smith would start at DE and Colquhoun at corner.

I think they might be starting Cassar in the middle with Diggs released and Tuggle likely not ready to start. Is Tuggle in quarantine?

[Will]

I think they might be starting Cassar in the middle with Diggs released and Tuggle likely not ready to start. Is Tuggle in quarantine?

I don't know if he is in quarantine or not. I cannot remember if he was in camp with anyone.

I'm a little reluctant about having to start Cassar.

[Wobbler]

Since Rogers is still limping I think there's a good chance Brissett starts, so Colquhoun at corner would be sufficient.

[Shatto]

The latest injury report shows Acheampong to be healthy enough to do a full practice, so it appears he will be ready for the game. If this is the case, I hope Jeanpierre starts in the place of the injured Rogers. He was the leading receiver in the last game and brings outstanding speed to the game. He has size 6'1" and 4.25 speed. Based on the last game he deserves to be starting on Wednesday.

It is not only QB's the team have let go only to have them return to haunt them. Receiver Bralon Addison was an Argo and released and then went on to become a CFL all-star playing for Hamilton. It is way too early to compare Jeanpierre to Addison but he has shown he has to potential to be a very good receiver.

[Wobbler]

Actually Acheampong is listed twice, both as DNP and Full. I wonder which one is true?

Collins is out in addition to Rogers, so I think Jeanpierre is pretty much guaranteed to play.

Edit: FWIW, in his pre-game podcast, Ben Grant says that Acheampong did practice today. He also seems to think that Collins and maybe Bladek will play too.

[paulwoods13]

It is not only QB's the team have let go only to have them return to haunt them. Receiver Bralon Addison was an Argo and released and then went on to become a CFL all-star playing for Hamilton. It is way too early to compare Jeanpierre to Addison but he has shown he has to potential to be a very good receiver.

I agree Jeanpierre has a lot of potential and we need to hang on to him. Losing Addison still rankles. It reminds me of losing Steve Stapler to Hamilton in 1981. It would be interesting to see how many eventually great players each team let go for nothing. Geroy Simon comes to mind -- I think he was on Wpg originally. This year's best example possibly (altho it was through free agency and not an outright release like Addison and Stapler) is Lucky Whitehead.