Argo Hype

[Neely2005]

Yeah - just a little, small detail.

The west side stands are usually pretty full and the lines seem to move reasonably well.

[OV Argo]

The west side stands are usually pretty full and the lines seem to move reasonably well.

Aside from the half-time line-ups, there is little problem to get a beer or some food at RedBlacks games; plenty of concession stands + roving beer sellers.

[Neely2005]

Aside from the half-time line-ups, there is little problem to get a beer or some food at RedBlacks games; plenty of concession stands + roving beer sellers.

We've only been to 1 game in Ottawa and that was not our experience. We were there for the stadium opener so I guess they've improved things. When we were there the lines were crawling and they ran out of some food.

[Argo57]

We've only been to 1 game in Ottawa and that was not our experience. We were there for the stadium opener so I guess they've improved things. When we were there the lines were crawling and they ran out of some food.

Somewhat typical when opening a new facility, we had a similar experience at THF.

[Shatto]

Just finished watching CFTO sports news. Now let's set the stage---!) a win in tomorrow's game gives Argos undisputed 1st place--2) the game is a special tribute to Flutie, one of the greatest players in CFL history ---3) the team is desperate for media coverage----4) CFTO is a Bell owned station.

So what do we get on the sports news, on the station owned by one of the major owners of the Argos---golf/baseball/cycling/soccer/athletics--but nothing about the Argos or the CFL. Nothing against the other sports but if Bell owned CFTO, can't even make passing mention of tomorrow's game, then is there any doubt that the team is being ignored?

Why isn't Argonaut management pushing Bell and in particular CFTO, to give better coverage of the team? Or has Copeland and company even noticed?

[Argo57]

Just finished watching CFTO sports news. Now let's set the stage---!) a win in tomorrow's game gives Argos undisputed 1st place--2) the game is a special tribute to Flutie, one of the greatest players in CFL history ---3) the team is desperate for media coverage----4) CFTO is a Bell owned station.

So what do we get on the sports news, on the station owned by one of the major owners of the Argos---golf/baseball/cycling/soccer/athletics--but nothing about the Argos or the CFL. Nothing against the other sports but if Bell owned CFTO, can't even make passing mention of tomorrow's game, then is there any doubt that the team is being ignored?

Why isn't Argonaut management pushing Bell and in particular CFTO, to give better coverage of the team? Or has Copeland and company even noticed?

Pretty bizarre TBH, you would think they would actively promote their own product??

[Neely2005]

Just finished watching CFTO sports news. Now let's set the stage---!) a win in tomorrow's game gives Argos undisputed 1st place--2) the game is a special tribute to Flutie, one of the greatest players in CFL history ---3) the team is desperate for media coverage----4) CFTO is a Bell owned station.

So what do we get on the sports news, on the station owned by one of the major owners of the Argos---golf/baseball/cycling/soccer/athletics--but nothing about the Argos or the CFL. Nothing against the other sports but if Bell owned CFTO, can't even make passing mention of tomorrow's game, then is there any doubt that the team is being ignored?

Why isn't Argonaut management pushing Bell and in particular CFTO, to give better coverage of the team? Or has Copeland and company even noticed?

They already covered it:

CFTO just ran a piece on Doug Flutie and his Bobblehead Night. Also mentioned that you can get 2 tickets for $19.97.

EDIT: The Argonauts ran a commercial for the Flutie Bobblehead Night during the news broadcast too.

[ArgoRavi]

Just finished watching CFTO sports news. Now let's set the stage---!) a win in tomorrow's game gives Argos undisputed 1st place--2) the game is a special tribute to Flutie, one of the greatest players in CFL history ---3) the team is desperate for media coverage----4) CFTO is a Bell owned station.

So what do we get on the sports news, on the station owned by one of the major owners of the Argos---golf/baseball/cycling/soccer/athletics--but nothing about the Argos or the CFL. Nothing against the other sports but if Bell owned CFTO, can't even make passing mention of tomorrow's game, then is there any doubt that the team is being ignored?

Why isn't Argonaut management pushing Bell and in particular CFTO, to give better coverage of the team? Or has Copeland and company even noticed?

So Copeland has the responsibility of forcing Bell media outlets to talk about the Argos? If anyone has such responsibility, it should be Bell itself as 50% owners of the team.

[OV Argo]

Just finished watching CFTO sports news. Now let's set the stage---!) a win in tomorrow's game gives Argos undisputed 1st place--2) the game is a special tribute to Flutie, one of the greatest players in CFL history ---3) the team is desperate for media coverage----4) CFTO is a Bell owned station.

So what do we get on the sports news, on the station owned by one of the major owners of the Argos---golf/baseball/cycling/soccer/athletics--but nothing about the Argos or the CFL. Nothing against the other sports but if Bell owned CFTO, can't even make passing mention of tomorrow's game, then is there any doubt that the team is being ignored?

Why isn't Argonaut management pushing Bell and in particular CFTO, to give better coverage of the team? Or has Copeland and company even noticed?

THIS - is what the Argos/CFL have been up against in Toronnawannabeland - for decades. A huge majority of the media either ignores the Argos or else focus on negative or mocking coverage - cause the Argos ain't "world class" or "major league". THE. IMO, single biggest factor to explain why the Argos get such pathetic support - in the biggest demographic (by far) to draw from in the country (and i realize there are many factors at play there).

Argo fans can push back - somewhat I believe anyways. Wear your Argo gear/colours around town and don't be shy about standing up to the typical wannabe sheep who bad-mouth the Argos/CFL. That radio station could have received 50 to 100 or so calls, asking to speak to the manager or the head of the sports department or even the news announcer: "hey, ar$e-holes, I'm a listener and an Argo fan and heard zero about the team and upcoming game on your news - what up with that, you F-ing clowns ? "

[ArgoGabe22]

"hey, ar$e-holes, I'm a listener and an Argo fan and heard zero about the team and upcoming game on your news - what up with that, you F-ing clowns ?"

I'm sure they'll take anyone like this seriously.