Game Thread: Toronto Argonauts @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats

[AngeloV]

The OL will be missing Cage (is he ever going to be injury free), Giffen who is now on the 6 game injury list and Bladek. Pity about Giffen as he seemed to be coming into his own, earlier in the season. Bladek is another, what is going on here question.

I have to say, I have been pleasantly surprised by the play of Tate at LT. Cage may never get his job back. Magri, Pinball and co have done an outstanding job in getting depth on this team. I really believe a lot of it has to do with his target of getting excellent GTA players signed to contracts.

[ArgoRavi]

McCowan's shift was strictly personal. He did not like Braley, and it had a lot to do with Braley not putting him on the Grey Cup committee.
He recently has had a couple of strokes. I wish him nothing but the best. Although I don't care for his "athletes frankly bore me" attitude that he developed late in his time on 590, he had been a big part of the Toronto sports scene for a number of years. I actually attended his baseball camp at Bond Park when I was around 11 or 12 years old.

For sure. McCown turned on the Argos on a dime once his buddies Cynamon and Sokolowski were shown to be bankrolled by Braley and then Braley took over ownership of the team.

[ArgoRavi]

I have to say, I have been pleasantly surprised by the play of Tate at LT. Cage may never get his job back. Magri, Pinball and co have done an outstanding job in getting depth on this team. I really believe a lot of it has to do with his target of getting excellent GTA players signed to contracts.

Tate, who I think had been unfairly maligned by some, has played very well over the past couple of games. The depth this team has is incredible.

[AngeloV]

Tate, who I think had been unfairly maligned by some, has played very well over the past couple of games. The depth this team has is incredible.

To be fair, Tate was horrible at first. He was also horrible in Hamilton before we picked him up. Again, just goes to show that you can't give up on a player that has the tools. Some take longer to get there.

[gilthethrill]

To be fair, Tate was horrible at first. He was also horrible in Hamilton before we picked him up. Again, just goes to show that you can't give up on a player that has the tools. Some take longer to get there.

Tate also spent a brief period(s) with Ottawa during that time as well.

[Scooter McCray]

Sadly, I agree one and possibly both all-sports stations are not long for this world. At one time, when the hosts were smart and funny and interesting, there was a ton of lively discussion on the radio here. Now, there is literally nobody that I care to listen to at any time of day, and syndicated/out-of-town programming for much of the schedule, which completely ignores the axiom that sports is predominantly local, not national. How much Damien Lillard talk can even rabid Raptors fans stomach?

They deserve their fate. They could have chosen a different path.

[ArgoRavi]

Tate also spent a brief period(s) with Ottawa during that time as well.

And he played very well in that one game for Ottawa too in 2021. He was on the PR at that time that could be accessed by any team in an emergency and the RedBlacks had such an emergency before their game at home to Edmonton.

[jerrym]

A non-running QB starting his first CFL game. All I can say to Powell is good luck, you will need it.

[jerrym]

Great to say Brissett make a nice long distance catch early after being ignored during much of the earlier games. The more different targets are used the better for the Argos.

[jerrym]

Love the early dominance and TD by the Argos. Take the Ticat fans out of the game.

[jerrym]

Gittens TD! The refs missed a double short kick to Gittens back on the previous play after he was down. But no matter Argos score anyway. Always great to score a TD on a play immediately after the refs miss a call.

[jerrym]

Bang! Bang! Great coverage by Metchie produces tipped ball that Peters takes in for a TD. McManus penalized for hit in the back on the block. Who cares Kelly to Daniels. TD! 21-0. Total domination! Love it!

[jerrym]

For a guy who was a supposed statue pocket QB, Powell has been moving around behind the line of scrimmage very well although he appears reluctant to run downfield.

[jerrym]

Legghio 14/14 on FGs this year but misses critical PAT. Not the first time he's blown as we all know under such circumstances.

[Argos1983]

The Argos are pretty darn good (yes they make mistakes as all teams do) - so as long as they stay healthy (knock on wood), they will win the East and host the East Final on November 12th - when could we say that this early into a season with some degree of confidence since 1996-1997?

[jerrym]

First time since 1960 with Tobin Rote at QB, Cookie Gilchrist, Dick Shatto, Dave Mann, and Jim Rountree Argos have started the season 5-0! The sad thing (I'm really old) is I remember it.

[stuntdog]

First time since 1960 with Tobin Rote at QB, Cookie Gilchrist, Dick Shatto, Dave Mann, and Jim Rountree Argos have started the season 5-0! The sad thing (I'm really old) is I remember it.

Jerry - can you remember the last time the Argos started 6-0 (1935?) That would be pushing the limits of being really really old

[OV Argo]

Great first half, but Argos took their foot off the gas on both offence & D in the 2nd half.

Awesome catch by Brissett early and then Daniels later - Kelly continues to find open deep receivers - gun for an arm and shows pocket presence plus mobility (still makes the odd poor decision, but he's still a young starter) (and Rich here was very high on Kelly's QB skills and potential going back to when he first signed - seems you were bang-on Rich - good call)

Brinkman is a strong DT with a real motor (2 time Conference D player of the year (!) in college ball and 35 bench reps (!) at Pro Day) - D-line continues to be a strength, and D overall is very good.

Hard to believe it is so long since a 5 & 0 Argo start - back to the days of my first Argo/football heroes - Dick Shatto, Dave Mann and some others.

6-0 next step - one game at a time, but IMO Argos are easily the most complete team in the league now (BC & Bombers are good, but not as strong as these Argos - and kudos to a smart coaching staff !)

[TrueBlueGuy]

nice win, solid if not spectacular. Good showing by the rookie QB, hope he can keep it going as the CFL is really short on quality QB play this season. Loving our defence, AJ power-running but the weakest link appears to be our Special Teams, got sucked-in big time in the 2nd half. GO ARGOS!

[gilthethrill]

This game was closer than expected but really never in doubt. Not sure what is going on with Oakman (I don’t think its ratio related) but watching Brinkman blow up Hamiltons O Line several time was impressive. The D appeared tired in the 2nd half and Mace seemed to play conservative which really helped Powell’s stats.
Chad Kelly continues to complete the long ball, but his receivers are doing a great job holding onto the football. This is an exciting, balanced team…I have to go back years to remember when an Argo team was this fun to watch.
I was always a fan of Chris Edwards, maybe its the Black and Gold uniform, but he really is a dirty player. After Gittens made a catch in the 1st half Edwards seemed to try to bait him into a penalty. Adarius Pickett is a huge upgrade.
Next up a “Home Game” in Halifax….hopefully next year Edmonton can fly out there with their lagging attendance. The Argos have done their time.