Divisional Finals - The Toughest Game to Win

[RB957]

All I see right now is that the Argos are 1-2 in hosting three consecutive finals whereas Winnipeg has also hosted three straight and is 3-0.

It has been written or commented upon, that Winnipeg fans are the loudest in the CFL, thus making it harder for visiting teams, especially in the playoffs. That is obviously a huge factor.

I am interested in hearing from others... do you think the crowd noise yesterday was as loud as it could have been?? For so many of our games, with only 14K in attendance, it seemed like the crowd noise was deafening, for lack of a better word. And I thought that we would rock the house yesterday, yet at times, even early in the game it didn't seem as loud as it could have been.

As for the comment about the franchise "doing" something about winning home playoff games - what exactly are they supposed to do? It's one game, and anything can happen in one game. And as for yesterday, this was our fourth meeting with the Als this year. I am not shocked that they were able to game plan and execute and play a good game. Had Argos not shot themselves in the feet, it would have been a barn burner of a game.

[paulwoods13]

I am interested in hearing from others... do you think the crowd noise yesterday was as loud as it could have been?? For so many of our games, with only 14K in attendance, it seemed like the crowd noise was deafening, for lack of a better word. And I thought that we would rock the house yesterday, yet at times, even early in the game it didn't seem as loud as it could have been.

IMO the early pick six really took the wind out of the crowd's sails. We got nice and loud after all the sacks, but otherwise I think too many of us were biting our nails for too much of the game.

I didn't catch which team won the toss, but if we won it, IMO we should have deferred and forced Mtl to start with the ball. A big early stop by the defence (which was the strongest and most reliable aspect of this team all season) would have got the crowd super revved up. Instead we engineer a nice drive and then suffer the terrible deflation of a 106-yard pick six. That play, the strip sack immediately after McFadden's pick and the KO return TD were the three primary causes of this defeat, IMO. Kelly obviously played a terrible game, but it was still a winnable game if we had gone into halftime having just accomplished something positive. Even down 14 points in the fourth, I believed we could win -- until that KO return TD.

[Argo57]

IMO the early pick six really took the wind out of the crowd's sails. We got nice and loud after all the sacks, but otherwise I think too many of us were biting our nails for too much of the game.

I didn't catch which team won the toss, but if we won it, IMO we should have deferred and forced Mtl to start with the ball. A big early stop by the defence (which was the strongest and most reliable aspect of this team all season) would have got the crowd super revved up. Instead we engineer a nice drive and then suffer the terrible deflation of a 106-yard pick six. That play, the strip sack immediately after McFadden's pick and the KO return TD were the three primary causes of this defeat, IMO. Kelly obviously played a terrible game, but it was still a winnable game if we had gone into halftime having just accomplished something positive. Even down 14 points in the fourth, I believed we could win -- until that KO return TD.

Well summed up Paul, I’d also add in getting stuffed on the 3rd down plays which gave up getting points and killed momentum.

[ArgoRavi]

IMO the early pick six really took the wind out of the crowd's sails. We got nice and loud after all the sacks, but otherwise I think too many of us were biting our nails for too much of the game.

I didn't catch which team won the toss, but if we won it, IMO we should have deferred and forced Mtl to start with the ball. A big early stop by the defence (which was the strongest and most reliable aspect of this team all season) would have got the crowd super revved up. Instead we engineer a nice drive and then suffer the terrible deflation of a 106-yard pick six. That play, the strip sack immediately after McFadden's pick and the KO return TD were the three primary causes of this defeat, IMO. Kelly obviously played a terrible game, but it was still a winnable game if we had gone into halftime having just accomplished something positive. Even down 14 points in the fourth, I believed we could win -- until that KO return TD.

Montreal won the coin toss and deferred to the 2nd half. The Argos' opening offensive drive looked like so many this season though until Kelly's mistake. If they score a TD there, this game unfolds much differently IMO.

[Argo57]

Montreal won the coin toss and deferred to the 2nd half. The Argos' opening offensive drive looked like so many this season though until Kelly's mistake. If they score a TD there, this game unfolds much differently IMO.

Thats how I see it Ravi, the TSN turning point happened two minutes into the game.
If they score Kelly and the O get some confidence and momentum for the balance of the game instead of the 14 point swing that happened as a result of that play.
Unfortunately Kelly looked indecisive and rattled the rest of the game.

[ArgoGabe22]

Thats how I see it Ravi, the TSN turning point happened two minutes into the game.
If they score Kelly and the O get some confidence and momentum for the balance of the game instead of the 14 point swing that happened as a result of that play.
Unfortunately Kelly looked indecisive and rattled the rest of the game.

Which made it super frustrating. Being down 7-0 did not scare me at all and should not of scared anyone. Defence did their job and got the ball back. I really don't know where this sense of panic was coming from. It should have never crept in this early. I can't comment on what happens on the sidelines but Chad really needed to just calm down. I wonder if putting in Dukes for a series or two would allow him to just see what Montreal was doing. Dinwiddie needed to tell him to just throw it away or eat it up. They were always somewhat still in the game.

[Argo57]

Which made it super frustrating. Being down 7-0 did not scare me at all and should not of scared anyone. Defence did their job and got the ball back. I really don't know where this sense of panic was coming from. It should have never crept in this early. I can't comment on what happens on the sidelines but Chad really needed to just calm down. I wonder if putting in Dukes for a series or two would allow him to just see what Montreal was doing. Dinwiddie needed to tell him to just throw it away or eat it up. They were always somewhat still in the game.

It was the most frustrating/disappointing Argo loss in recent memory.
A dominant and entertaining 16-2 season flushed down the toilet with 60 minutes of horrible football.

[TrueBlueGuy]

It was the most frustrating/disappointing Argo loss in recent memory.
A dominant and entertaining 16-2 season flushed down the toilet with 60 minutes of horrible football.

It is very tough to lose a home playoff game, but it is worse when you lose because of Unforced Errors. Just look at the INT's. the bog first one, just toss it out of bounds. Look at the Ento pick six, Chad has AJ uncovered on the left side about two yards over the line of scrimmage, but he was WIDE OPEN, and of course all you posters know so well what cross-body throws will usually do for you.

[TheHammer]

IMO the early pick six really took the wind out of the crowd's sails. We got nice and loud after all the sacks, but otherwise I think too many of us were biting our nails for too much of the game.

I didn't catch which team won the toss, but if we won it, IMO we should have deferred and forced Mtl to start with the ball. A big early stop by the defence (which was the strongest and most reliable aspect of this team all season) would have got the crowd super revved up. Instead we engineer a nice drive and then suffer the terrible deflation of a 106-yard pick six. That play, the strip sack immediately after McFadden's pick and the KO return TD were the three primary causes of this defeat, IMO. Kelly obviously played a terrible game, but it was still a winnable game if we had gone into halftime having just accomplished something positive. Even down 14 points in the fourth, I believed we could win -- until that KO return TD.

That Oakman penalty negating the field goal and leading to a TD sucked for you guys, too.