#ArgosMayDay

[T-Bone]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>TRADITION, EVOLUTION, CELEBRATION, DOUBLE BLUE: SAVE THE DATE - MAY 1, 2012. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArgosMayDay&amp;src=hash">#ArgosMayDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CFL&amp;src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Argos&amp;src=hash">#Argos</a></p>&mdash; Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/statuses/185027286821638145">March 28, 2012</a></blockquote>
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[Mulder]

Smells like a jersey/logo unveil to me!

[ArgoGabe22]

. I hope that's the case and looks to be true. Maybe they'll bring in Ricky to make it RayMayDay. Can't wait.

[1argoholic]

Have to do some digging.

[T-Bone]

Smells like a jersey/logo unveil to me!
I agree. On Facebook they added that the announcement will be at 6:00pm that day.

EDIT: Facebook Event Page (https://www.facebook.com/events/323432594376651/)

More info to come.

[ArgoRavi]

The "Tradition" and "Double Blue" parts sound promising in regards to the new uniforms.

[matthew]

Does sound promising for the new threads. Looking forward to it.

[Will]

It is more than likely the new jersey unveil. Paul Woods mentioned in a thread the other day that the Ti-Cats would be unveiling their new jerseys on May 1, so I assume this means that all eight teams will break-out the new jerseys that day as well. I am looking forward to seeing what they have come up with.

[BATKINSON001]

I first heard about this from the SOB's of the CFL Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/333335543384646/

Looking forward to attending this event since I missed out on the town hall event

[Midnight Blue]

#ArgosMayDay?

I look forward to any uniform tweaks, as long as they don't introduce any orange or red.

(Ok, that was a socialist/commuist joke.)

I will reserve judgement, till after the debut.

Cheers !

[argonaut11xx]

that said..im hoping for a late 70's ish kind uniform, more traditional, ...the current "A" logo is pretty bland

[1argoholic]

Watch it not even be about new uniforms.

[ArgoGabe22]

I believe Hamilton also has an event planned as well unless its a shared practice facility in Oakville lol

Imagine if that was true Argos in the morn, Ham in the afternoon. That might be more "bush league" than the portables.

[1argoholic]

Maybe it'll be presser about new jersey's while at the projected new practice facility. That would just be too much excitement.

[matchuk]

Just received this email today....



Hey Argos Subscriber,

It is with great pleasure that the Argos invite you out to our annual season ticket holder event. This years event we will be celebrating the launch of our new Jerseys for the 2012 season!

The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 1st beginning at 6:00pm. There will be a formal press conference that you are invited too along with festivities taking place after.

Please RSVP back to me either by email or by phone!

[Mulder]

Smells like a jersey/logo unveil to me!


Just received this email today....



Hey Argos Subscriber,

It is with great pleasure that the Argos invite you out to our annual season ticket holder event. This years event we will be celebrating the launch of our new Jerseys for the 2012 season!

The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 1st beginning at 6:00pm. There will be a formal press conference that you are invited too along with festivities taking place after.

Please RSVP back to me either by email or by phone!


Chalk one up for me!

[BATKINSON001]

Just received this email today....



Hey Argos Subscriber,

It is with great pleasure that the Argos invite you out to our annual season ticket holder event. This years event we will be celebrating the launch of our new Jerseys for the 2012 season!

The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 1st beginning at 6:00pm. There will be a formal press conference that you are invited too along with festivities taking place after.

Please RSVP back to me either by email or by phone!

thanks for the details, All I got from my argos rep (back on Mar 30) sofar is:



Hi Argo fans,

I just received this notice of a special Argonauts event that is scheduled for Tuesday May 1st. I don’t have any details to share with you yet, but I’ve been told that many of our players and staff will be there and that its going to be one of the biggest events we’ve ever run!

Please respond to this email with your RSVPs during the month of April and I will reserve your spots. I will be very busy with Grey Cup ticket sales during the next two weeks and I apologize if I can’t reply to all of you about this email. Please call in to reserve your Grey Cup tickets as soon as possible and I will share more info about this event as it comes available.

Have a great weekend,

Dan

[LLB997]

I believe Hamilton also has an event planned as well unless its a shared practice facility in Oakville lol

Imagine if that was true Argos in the morn, Ham in the afternoon. That might be more "bush league" than the portable


could be more bush league, imagine if 2 teams played out of the same stadium.

[ArgoZ]

could be more bush league, imagine if 2 teams played out of the same stadium.

Would it be "bush", like the NFL's New York Jets and New York Giants? Teams who share a stadium in New Jersey state, completely outside of NY state, which their names imply they represent?

Could you imagine if the Ontario Argonauts and Ontario Tiger-Cats shared a stadium in Buffalo? It bugs me how people put down the CFL so freely, but forget or don't mention other leagues problems. The last place Canadians and Leafs with the same owner is another good one.

[LLB997]

that said..im hoping for a late 70's ish kind uniform, more traditional, ...the current "A" logo is pretty bland


sometimes bland is good, 1995 new york islanders anyone?

[ArgoRavi]

Would it be "bush", like the NFL's New York Jets and New York Giants? Teams who share a stadium in New Jersey state, completely outside of NY state, which their names imply they represent?

Could you imagine if the Ontario Argonauts and Ontario Tiger-Cats shared a stadium in Buffalo? It bugs me how people put down the CFL so freely, but forget or don't mention other leagues problems. The last place Canadians and Leafs with the same owner is another good one.

The CFL and NFL are the only two major professional leagues in North America that aren't operating franchises currently. MLB has been operating the Dodgers after they went bankrupt, the NHL has been operating the Coyotes forever, and the NBA has been operating their New Orleans franchise. The CFL has received a lot of flak over the years when they have been forced to do the same but there seems to be much less criticism from the Canadian media of some of these other leagues having to do likewise.

[AngeloV]

could be more bush league, imagine if 2 teams played out of the same stadium.

You mean like the far Superior NFL's Jets and Giants? :eek:

[AngeloV]

You mean like the far Superior NFL's Jets and Giants? :eek:

Sorry...should have read ArgoZ's post before posting basically the same thing. :o

[ArgoRavi]

Here is another article about the uniform unveiling: http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1159836--cfl-promises-redesigned-jerseys-for-grey-cup-anniversary

BTW, I may have the wrong guy but wasn't the professor quoted in that article a huge Argo fan back in the 1990s? I thought that he went by Vijay the Argoholic or is that someone else?

[T-Bone]

2012 Jersey Launch Party:
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[primetime1]

Here is another article about the uniform unveiling: http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1159836--cfl-promises-redesigned-jerseys-for-grey-cup-anniversary

BTW, I may have the wrong guy but wasn't the professor quoted in that article a huge Argo fan back in the 1990s? I thought that he went by Vijay the Argoholic or is that someone else?

Knowing him personally and meeting him at Argo training camp at Guelph in 1995, he is the same guy.

[Ballstothewall]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>TRADITION, EVOLUTION, CELEBRATION, DOUBLE BLUE: SAVE THE DATE - MAY 1, 2012. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArgosMayDay&src=hash">#ArgosMayDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CFL&src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Argos&src=hash">#Argos</a></p>— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/statuses/185027286821638145">March 28, 2012</a></blockquote>
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You tell them T-Bone!!!

[T-Bone]

Does anyone want to meet up for a pint after this event? A mini Argo Fans Meet Up?

[ArgoGabe22]

Did anyone get a reply for RSVPing? I got one for the Town Hall but not one for this.

[T-Bone]

Did anyone get a reply for RSVPing? I got one for the Town Hall but not one for this.
I didn't get one either though my rep mentioned in the e-mail he sent that he was very busy with Grey Cup tickets and would not be able to reply to every RSVP.

[AngeloV]

Spoke to my rep today. He put me down for the RSVP, though I have not received an email confirmation from him. Hopefully I won't need it.

[argofandave]

My rep sent me a confirmation.

[argomANIA]

I got a confirmation from my rep also

[T-Bone]

Does anyone want to meet up for a pint after this event? A mini Argo Fans Meet Up?
I'm suprised by the lack of response to my question. I assume many would rather hide behind their computer screens and remain anonymous then.

[argomANIA]

I'm suprised by the lack of response to my question. I assume many would rather hide behind their computer screens and remain anonymous then.

Ok, fine! I will come out of hiding and meet up with you. oh wait...

[1argoholic]

Too far to travel. haha. I would if I was in the GTA.

[gilthethrill]

I'm suprised by the lack of response to my question. I assume many would rather hide behind their computer screens and remain anonymous then.

I am awaiting Fan Day for a potential meet & greet with other forum members...can't wait!

[T-Bone]

Ok, fine! I will come out of hiding and meet up with you. oh wait...
Really. Now I have to deal with you outside of office hours as well. Good grief


Too far to travel. haha. I would if I was in the GTA.
An acceptable reason to turn down pints. Maybe if you are coming in for Grey Cup in November then.

[ArgoGabe22]

I am awaiting Fan Day for a potential meet & greet with other forum members...can't wait!

And hopefully there will be a game as well. I don't drink but I do play football!

[Argocister]

Sorry but timing isn't good during the week. It is difficult to arrange work and IF the traffic is good it takes over an hour.
I will make one of these .......sometime.

[1argoholic]

Oh we're coming in for Grey Cup and I've been known to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. haha.

[gilthethrill]

And hopefully there will be a game as well. I don't drink but I do play football!

I will have my kicking shoes, a tee & my $10 with me....

[T-Bone]

I will have my kicking shoes, a tee & my $10 with me....
Why $10.00?

[gilthethrill]

Why $10.00?

Sorry T-Bone, Fan Day is free, but I offered to pay ArgoGabe $10 if he taught me how to place kick....I wish him luck...

[ArgoGabe22]

Training for Kick for a Million starts now!

[marcwagz]

durie likes them

[ArgoGabe22]

I really doubt he's seen them lol. Just hyping it up to convince fans to attend the event. All he talks is about the new fabric which isn't saying much about the design. The jersey Owen's had was clearly last years.

[argomANIA]

the guys that are here have seen them...I spoke to one a few days ago. he wouldn't reveal any details though. Owens has been in Hawaii the whole time so I'm not sure if he would have seen it.

[Nob]

Sadly I'm preparing myself to be underwhelmed. All the talk is about the new technology of the jersey (read: fabric), and not about a new design.

I guess if I prepare for little to nothing then I can only go up!

[paulwoods13]

From reading other forums, it appears that at least some of the other teams, maybe all of them, are unveiling their new unis on May 2 or later. So it seems the league has granted the Argos first crack at making a splashy announcement. Cool.

Contrast this to the last redesign in 2005, when players from all eight teams were on hand for a centralized announcement in Toronto, and to the recent NFL unveil, which was similar to the CFL's last one but bigger and splashier, with live bloggers from fan sites, etc.

[paulwoods13]

Argos have put three snaps on FB. Small excerpts of the jerseys: two white and one Oxford (dark) Blue. The white jersey has no other colours showing except the nameplate, which is dark blue. I would bet than means dark blue numbers as well -- hopefully there is lots of Cambridge (light) blue incorporated into the road jersey/uniform.

The dark blue jersey seems to have more light blue than we've had with the most recent jerseys (yay!) although the image is too small to really be sure.

[Mulder]

Argos have put three snaps on FB. Small excerpts of the jerseys: two white and one Oxford (dark) Blue. The white jersey has no other colours showing except the nameplate, which is dark blue. I would bet than means dark blue numbers as well -- hopefully there is lots of Cambridge (light) blue incorporated into the road jersey/uniform.

The dark blue jersey seems to have more light blue than we've had with the most recent jerseys (yay!) although the image is too small to really be sure.

I'm going to post the pictures here! I thought about it just got busy at work

[Mulder]

The Pictures

http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94&d=1335466392


http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=95&d=1335466393


http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=96&d=1335466394

[marcwagz]

looks cool... i wonder what the logo is like
if it is still the A on a shield i wonder what the color scheme will be
rudge i think said the jerseys show double blue so i assume they all will have a pale blue int here somewhere

[T-Bone]

looks cool... i wonder what the logo is like
if it is still the A on a shield i wonder what the color scheme will be
rudge i think said the jerseys show double blue so i assume they all will have a pale blue int here somewhere
I believe they said the logo is not changing from the current one.

[R.J]

I believe they said the logo is not changing from the current one.
You are correct T-Bone, Chris Rudge stated this on both Sportsnet Radio and TSN 1050.
I really excited to see all the new jerseys this year, and really hoping the Argos go back to their "roots" in terms of colour schemes.
Would be hilarious (as a joke) if TEAL came back.

[gilthethrill]

You are correct T-Bone, Chris Rudge stated this on both Sportsnet Radio and TSN 1050.
I really excited to see all the new jerseys this year, and really hoping the Argos go back to their "roots" in terms of colour schemes.
Would be hilarious (as a joke) if TEAL came back.

I am disappointed the current logo is staying. I was hoping the Argos would follow Winnipegs lead in regards to the new helmet. As for the teal...I could see that happening.

[paulwoods13]

I am disappointed the current logo is staying. I was hoping the Argos would follow Winnipegs lead in regards to the new helmet. As for the teal...I could see that happening.

I don't think there's a snowball's chance of that happening. One thing the current admin has made clear is that it understands and values the DOUBLE BLUE tradition of the team. That decade (shudder) of "slate green" is receding farther and farther into the past, fortunately.

[gilthethrill]

I don't think there's a snowball's chance of that happening. One thing the current admin has made clear is that it understands and values the DOUBLE BLUE tradition of the team. That decade (shudder) of "slate green" is receding farther and farther into the past, fortunately.

I agree with you Paul, I was just being sarcastic. I guess I am just a bit disappointed the Argos didn't go the route Winnipeg did with their helmet logo. I feel the A can be improved upon.

[1argoholic]

So basically all that is changing from what I understand is the fabric. Big friggin deal. It's not like all the fans are wearing authentic jersey's. I don't trust Reebok if the actual jersey has been tweaked other than the material. I would love to see the football boat logo back but the one we have now isn't that bad. Too bad that some who don't know football think it's some sort of adidas logo. Just like my wife gets asked if she likes or drives a Mustang with her Stamps tee that just has the horse on the front.

[Treblecharger1]

The colour scheme is also changing!

[RICKEARS]

white with blue sleeves?

[Mulder]

The Pictures

http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=94&d=1335466392


http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=95&d=1335466393


http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=96&d=1335466394

Picture for today

http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97&d=1335548373



I think this one is probably the most revealing thus far. White pants, Dark blue strip, with a light blue strip. (That you can barely see) in the photo

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[T-Bone]

I have a feeling what we are going to see is something similar to these but with the current logo and new material (the material though is an authentic only thing):
http://cfl.uploads.mrx.ca/tor/images/inside/2009/08/70442334221.jpghttp://cfl.uploads.mrx.ca/tor/images/inside/2010/10/Chad%20Owens%20Spotlight4422.jpg

The invite says "We're earning our stripes" and the strip on the white jersey above is on the invite:
http://www.argofans.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=88&d=1334241621

If you look at the photos Mulder posted above it looks like the lettering and number on the white jersey will be the Oxford blue instead of Cambridge blue though. The naming and numbering is also single layer again unlike the triple layer numbering we have now.


Too bad that some who don't know football think it's some sort of adidas logo.
I believe you are refering to this:
http://www.logovaults.com/stock_thumbs/thumb-reebok-icon-logo-MzA0MQ==.jpg
If you look at the photo it appears to have been replaced with just "Reebok" It appears Reebok is phasing out that logo as they have taken it off of most of the hockey jerseys as well.

[1argoholic]

No when I wear Argo tees with the current helmet logo I've been asked if it's an adidas shirt. I have a Roger Edwards one with just the logo on the front.

[paulwoods13]

Judging by the practice jerseys the team wore at the mini-camp today, it would appear that the rounded numbers of the past seven years are being replaced by more traditional block numbers. It's also now evident from various teasers that at least two teams (Argos and Tiger-Cats) will have their logo on the back of the jersey, above the nameplate, preasumably instead of its more traditional spot on the sleeves. So hopefully this means some nice double blue striping on the sleeves.

[gilthethrill]

Judging by the practice jerseys the team wore at the mini-camp today, it would appear that the rounded numbers of the past seven years are being replaced by more traditional block numbers. It's also now evident from various teasers that at least two teams (Argos and Tiger-Cats) will have their logo on the back of the jersey, above the nameplate, preasumably instead of its more traditional spot on the sleeves. So hopefully this means some nice double blue striping on the sleeves.

I have always liked the block numbers on jerseys. Paul did you attend camp yesterday? If so, anything noteworthy to pass along?

[Scottish_Argo]

The letter look similar to what is on the leafs jerseys.

[paulwoods13]

I have always liked the block numbers on jerseys. Paul did you attend camp yesterday? If so, anything noteworthy to pass along?

No -- I was just basing this on the pix posted online.

[Mulder]

Argos just tweeted a picture

"Ok, this is it. The moment you've all been waiting for...our new jersey! #ArgosEvolution #YourCFLJersey http://twitpic.com/9fng77"

http://twitter.com/#!/torontoargos

[Invader]

Argos just tweeted a picture

"Ok, this is it. The moment you've all been waiting for...our new jersey! #ArgosEvolution #YourCFLJersey http://twitpic.com/9fng77"

http://twitter.com/#!/torontoargos (http://twitter.com/#%21/torontoargos)
...looks more like an Argos "jersey" from the 1950's?

[ArgoRavi]

...looks more like an Argos "jersey" from the 1950's?

That is my sentiment exactly. I want them to go retro but I didn't expect them to go that retro.

[AngeloV]

That is my sentiment exactly. I want them to go retro but I didn't expect them to go that retro.

Being the wrestling guy that I am, could this be some kind of a swerve?

[marcwagz]

thats like from back in the day when they had hockey "sweaters"
anyways what time are they releasing the real jersey tommorrow, 6?

[ArgoRavi]

Being the wrestling guy that I am, could this be some kind of a swerve?

I think you have hit the nail on the head.