Game Thread: Toronto Argonauts @ Ottawa Redblacks

[OV Argo]

Who says the Argos should worry about their backup QB?

He's played great mostly; very good mobility too.

[Rich]

On the other hand, Bryan Scott did not get into a meaningless game where he could have been given another chance to show whether he belongs. Do the Argos want him back next year?

To me it looked like RD really wanted to win this game, and I don’t blame him. It’s not meaningless to reach a level of success achieved only once before in league history. Its a special thing the whole organization can and should be proud of, even if you don’t get a trophy for it.

Most wins in Argos history means a lot to me too, after all these decades as a fan. I feel privileged and very gratified to have followed so closely and cheered so loudly this year. Especially since we haven’t won more than 11 games in the last 26 seasons. What a trip!

[ArgoRavi]

On the other hand, Bryan Scott did not get into a meaningless game where he could have been given another chance to show whether he belongs. Do the Argos want him back next year?

They don't seem to be as high on Scott but I also believe that they really wanted to win this game to get to 16-2. If the game had ever gone beyond a two possession game, Scott may have gotten into the game but it was always close enough that they felt that they needed to keep Dukes in there.

[paulwoods13]

They don't seem to be as high on Scott but I also believe that they really wanted to win this game to get to 16-2. If the game had ever gone beyond a two possession game, Scott may have gotten into the game but it was always close enough that they felt that they needed to keep Dukes in there.

I'd have liked to see a bit of Scott, but Dukes benefits from every game rep he gets, which is more important at this stage.

[gilthethrill]

Sindani INT totally on him on an easily catchable ball, not on Dukes. It is not surprising he has never been a full-time starter throughout a season.

A bit harsh don’t you think? Just last week he made a huge catch on 3rd and 10 that buried the Riders season. Good signing down the stretch.

[gilthethrill]

I don't dispute that, but I have felt a lot of his other challenges have been rather weak. You don't go 0/8 by accident, even if a few were certainly winnable. Don't get me wrong -he's a great coach, but challenges are definitely not his strong suit.

A lot of RD’s challenge issues has to do with CFL officiating being inconsistent at the best of times. I am at the point now whenever there is a QB Sack I expect a flag to be thrown.

[paulwoods13]

A bit harsh don’t you think? Just last week he made a huge catch on 3rd and 10 that buried the Riders season. Good signing down the stretch.

He was a very good depth signing and has played well the last two weeks, but he absolutely had to catch the pass that was picked off yesterday. Hit him right in the hands and his body was perfectly positioned to make the catch, too.

[paulwoods13]

A lot of RD’s challenge issues has to do with CFL officiating being inconsistent at the best of times. I am at the point now whenever there is a QB Sack I expect a flag to be thrown.

I'd love to see league-wide stats on challenge success. I'm under the impression that the vast majority of challenges are unsuccessful, and no coach is particularly "good" at it.

[ArgoGabe22]

A lot of RD’s challenge issues has to do with CFL officiating being inconsistent at the best of times. I am at the point now whenever there is a QB Sack I expect a flag to be thrown.

I feel like a lot of RD’s challenges were to protect his players. IIRC he’s thrown a couple after Kelly got hit and seemed to ask for a penalty afterwards

[Stevoman]

So great to see this team go 16-2! Such a great season to follow the championship from last year. Usually, the Argos follow it up with a dud. Now, complete the task and be the only 16-2 team to win the Grey Cup!