Argo new practice facility in Downsview

[ArgoRavi]

My inside source also said the likelihood MLSE will eventually own the team.

I don't think that it is a matter of "if" but "when". However, it would be nice to see it happen sooner rather than later.

[1argoholic]

If and when MLSE ever buys the team it could get very interesting. Will more merch be available? Will season ticket prices skyrocket? Will we be stuck having to buy some strange season package deal including one of their other teams? It's been years since I was on the CNE grounds. Is there anything there other than buildings? Any restaurants near by yet? Will tailgating be allowed or is that just a big NO in Anal TO.

We may never be owned by MLSE. They just might make money off the Argos as renters. I need to hear good news about the whole Argonaut scene!!!

[Mulder]

http://www.argonauts.ca/article/argo...ctice-facility

[gilthethrill]

This is great news. Look forward to seeing it next year at Fan Day!

[T-Bone]

This is great news. Look forward to seeing it next year at Fan Day!

Two worlds colliding. I'm glad though that the team will have a practice facility to call home now. It will add stability for the coaches, players, and fans.

[Invader]

The Argonauts will license the Downsview CFL regulation turf football field already in place on the site. Offices for coaches will be housed within the current TFC facility.

That seems mighty cosy and nice of MLSE to house the Argo coach's offices in the current TFC facility?

[Mightygoose]

This is a nice step in the right direction. Expected to be done sometime in August. Will still likley be done before Tim Horton's Field.

[ArgoRavi]

Chris Rudge weighs in on the importance of this deal and why MLSE ownership would be good for the Argos: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/spo...268471062.html

[ArgoZ]

I am most happy for the players. Finally a home without portables. It is so much more professional. Sounds like a decent place for fans too.

[rdavies]

TSN 1050: Game Night: Chris Rudge July 24
Argos Executive Chairman and CEO Chris Rudge joins Game Night to discuss the Argo's agreement with MLSE to build a new training facility

A couple of interesting quotes from this, re: moving to BMO, Rudge said "If this deal doesn't get done there's something wrong in this town" re: using the business power of MLSE "the Argonaut franchise could be in the black in a couple of years, very easily"

Argos will be doing a deal with a high performance sport science organization (near the training centre) who train Olympic and world class athletes.

[Argo]

TSN 1050: Game Night: Chris Rudge July 24
Argos will be doing a deal with a high performance sport science organization (near the training centre) who train Olympic and world class athletes.

That is an interesting tidbit of information.

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[Ron]

I need to hear good news about the whole Argonaut scene!!!

Would you know it even if you heard it?

[1argoholic]

Yah nice Ron!! Like I'm the only person in Argoland who's been down about the Argonaut situation. Sorry if I'm not afraid to show my true feelings on here. No BS in me that's for sure.

I'm very happy that our team is now heading in the right direction after years and years of being kicked around.

[Rich]

MLSE spokesman Dave Haggith: "MLSE recognizes the importance of the Argos in Toronto’s sporting and cultural landscape."

[ArgoRavi]

MLSE spokesman Dave Haggith: "MLSE recognizes the importance of the Argos in Toronto’s sporting and cultural landscape."

Nice to hear from Dave Haggith. He was the Argos' media relations guy back in 2003 when the team went bankrupt and he was laid off. He even named his dog "Argo" as I recall.

[Argocister]

......... He even named his dog "Argo" as I recall.

Speaking of things named Argo .... There's a very cool all terrain vehicle with that name. We should have them as a sponsor so kids could ride the Argo pre-game.

Sorry for the diversion

[Mulder]

Speaking of things named Argo .... There's a very cool all terrain vehicle with that name. We should have them as a sponsor so kids could ride the Argo pre-game.

Sorry for the diversion

And a movie staring Ben Affleck!

[Argocister]

And a movie staring Ben Affleck!

There could be a spoof series.... With the Argonauts as the heroes! Don't know if Affleck would participate in the spoof though... As Ray?

Back to the thread topic .... I am looking forward to their facility opening. It would be cool to tour and see the place....and also see how many fans turn out for that .... With Argo rides and a video analysis of some of their game film.
I guess I'm just jealous of the Rouge et Noir opening fan day of their new stadium, of Ticats pep rally and sometime ... Hopefully this year .... Opening fan day of their facility ..... The Bombers had a similar thing last year.
Being at Downsview would make it more amenable for a family outing and picnic without too much cost.

[argofandave]

Speaking of things named Argo .... There's a very cool all terrain vehicle with that name. We should have them as a sponsor so kids could ride the Argo pre-game.

Sorry for the diversion

About 8 years ago, I saw a newspaper ad for the Argo ATV and mailed it to Keith Pelley. The Argos did have an Argo ATV on the sideline for one season (2006?) but that was it.

[gilthethrill]

About 8 years ago, I saw a newspaper ad for the Argo ATV and mailed it to Keith Pelley. The Argos did have an Argo ATV on the sideline for one season (2006?) but that was it.

I really miss that old football helmet that once roamed the sidelines at the EX....