EAST DIVISION FINAL GAME THREAD / Dec 5 / Hamilton @ Toronto

**Wobbler** · 11-28-2021, 11:23 PM

Toronto joins the playoffs for the first time since 2017! It has been a strange season, ending in a late playoff.

- Current long-range weather forecast: 3C, light wind, 17% POP.
- Toronto won the season series 3-1.
- Reports have indicated that Eric Rogers will return to the Argo lineup this week, but the health status of other important players is unknown.

**RB957** · 11-29-2021, 09:02 PM

If the forecast holds out, weather should not be a determining factor.

I like our chances in this game, as I think we match up against the TiCats really well and have proven we can beat them. I think a key to the game will be play of the QB's and our ability to establish a run game against a defence that has played pretty solid. Masoli has been inconsistent all year, so I hope we have the edge there. The play of our O-line will be critical. We need to establish a run game and give MBT time in the pocket as he is not the greatest scrambler. Our biggest advantage is in the kicking game as Boris Bede has been lights out, so if the game is close, that could be the area that wins it for us.

Hoping for a great crowd to cheer on the double blue. Let's go Argos.

**AngeloV** · 11-30-2021, 10:27 AM

I am looking so forward to Sunday. Atmosphere has been great all year despite the small crowds. It is going to be awesome Sunday. Not going to lie, I think Montreal would have been a much easier opponent. Nothing about Trevor Harris in 2021 would have had me worried to face the Als. Hamilton has weapons, and if they put it all together on the same day, anything can happen. Also it would be quite an accomplishment to beat them for the 4th consecutive time. I'll be nervous all game, but hoping the return of Rogers and McCoil and possibly Nicastro will put the Argos in a great position to win.

**ArgofanIan** · 11-30-2021, 11:29 AM

Wish they would bring the Ballard cup to the game on Sunday. Would be nice to get a picture of it if it was on display somewhere.

**argotom** · 11-30-2021, 11:44 AM

I still have not seen any local advertising for the game, has anyone?
Yesterday I spoke to my Argo rep and he said the calls were heavy with sales for half the day at over 2000.
A huge crowd is expected in the 20,000-21,000 range.
Wouldn't that be nice, especially to all naysayers.

**ArgoGabe22** · 11-30-2021, 12:00 PM

Are they still capping it at 15k?

**argotom** · 11-30-2021, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22

Are they still capping it at 15k?

No, the stadium will be fully open.

**AngeloV** · 11-30-2021, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by argotom

No, the stadium will be fully open.

not according to the TM map. looks like upper east side is not available at this time, so looking likely at 18k capacity as it was for the 2019 season.

**ArgofanIan** · 11-30-2021, 12:52 PM

I don't trust ticket master.... but if the game was near sold out ... its too bad they couldn't open up the first 20 rows in the upper east stadium. A league like ours can't afford to turn any one away.... I suspect MLSE would be reluctant due to costs but maybe the league could help ... would be nice if demand was that high... Go ARRGOS !!!

**AngeloV** · 11-30-2021, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by ArgofanIan

I don't trust ticket master.... but if the game was near sold out ... its too bad they couldn't open up the first 20 rows in the upper east stadium. A league like ours can't afford to turn any one away.... I suspect MLSE would be reluctant due to costs but maybe the league could help ... would be nice if demand was that high... Go ARRGOS !!!

I agree. Even paper the house if you have to. Worst case scenario, free tickets, you still sell beer and hot dogs. Better to make some money than none, and if you gear the freebies towards kids (kind of contradicts my beer sales statement), then you could be helping to build a base for the future.

**Argonut1996** · 11-30-2021, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

I agree. Even paper the house if you have to. Worst case scenario, free tickets, you still sell beer and hot dogs. Better to make some money than none, and if you gear the freebies towards kids (kind of contradicts my beer sales statement), then you could be helping to build a base for the future.

Looks like Ticketmaster just opened up seats on the upper deck.

**AngeloV** · 11-30-2021, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Argonut1996

Looks like Ticketmaster just opened up seats on the upper deck.

Not so sure about that. Just went on the site, and looks like they are selling all sections in the lower east side only right now. It's so messed up. TM seems to change every hour. I don't know if there is a perceived strategy behind this, but I think it stinks. Someone might go looking for tickets on the west side, and see they are not available and never go back to the site should they open another lot of tickets.

**Mightygoose** · 11-30-2021, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

Not so sure about that. Just went on the site, and looks like they are selling all sections in the lower east side only right now.

Looks like they just removed them about 5 minutes ago.

I think there was a pricing error (all seats we're 86.50...from mid field to behind the goal line), so they need to fix it

**RB957** · 11-30-2021, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by argotom

I still have not seen any local advertising for the game, has anyone?
Yesterday I spoke to my Argo rep and he said the calls were heavy with sales for half the day at over 2000.
A huge crowd is expected in the 20,000-21,000 range.
Wouldn't that be nice, especially to all naysayers.

How many will be wearing black and gold, I wonder?? It will suck if they can even begin to drown out the home crowd. Hope that is not the case.

**RB957** · 11-30-2021, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

I am looking so forward to Sunday. Atmosphere has been great all year despite the small crowds. It is going to be awesome Sunday. Not going to lie, I think Montreal would have been a much easier opponent. Nothing about Trevor Harris in 2021 would have had me worried to face the Als. Hamilton has weapons, and if they put it all together on the same day, anything can happen. Also it would be quite an accomplishment to beat them for the 4th consecutive time. I'll be nervous all game, but hoping the return of Rogers and McCoil and possibly Nicastro will put the Argos in a great position to win.

They do have weapons and they are coming off a big win under playoff pressure. Argos have not played a meaningful game since November 12th, the last time we beat Hamilton. I really hope that they can shake off any rust in a hurry.

**Ryan52** · 11-30-2021, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mightygoose

Looks like they just removed them about 5 minutes ago.

I think there was a pricing error (all seats we're 86.50...from mid field to behind the goal line), so they need to fix it

back up, same price

**Argo57** · 11-30-2021, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by RB957

How many will be wearing black and gold, I wonder?? It will suck if they can even begin to drown out the home crowd. Hope that is not the case.

My guess, 50% Ticat fans at BMO Sunday.

**Argos4Life** · 11-30-2021, 08:46 PM

I think the prices need to be roughly the same as the other upper deck!
They need to fix this.

**ArgoZ** · 11-30-2021, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Argos4Life

I think the prices need to be roughly the same as the other upper deck!
They need to fix this.

There is a couple corporate promo codes going around for East Side tickets for $25 instead of $90. I bought an extra 2, unfortunately for family members that are Cats fans though. DM me if interested.