Kurt Larson asks for questions to ask BMO brass

[rdavies]

Posted at Red Patch Whiners. "Guys, walking through BMO Field today with top brass, including the builder. Anything of interest you want answered?"

Nice of him to include Argo fans. So perhaps an email here (http://kurtis.larson@sunmedia.ca) or a tweet there (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN) might get your Argo specific questions answered. I for one would like to know where the Argo visual presence is at the stadium. Where are the permanent logos like TFC has?

Send your questions fast before mid morning May 4.

[AngeloV]

Not to defend him (he has blocked me on twitter, and I honestly was not rude when defending the Argos at BMO), but he is a TFC beat writer, why would he ask Argos fans?

[argotom]

I smell a rat?

[Neely2005]

Somehow I doubt that he'll ask any Argonauts related questions. He seems to hate the Argonauts and their fanbase.

[rdavies]

Not to defend him (he has blocked me on twitter, and I honestly was not rude when defending the Argos at BMO), but he is a TFC beat writer, why would he ask Argos fans?You don't have to be when dealing with those TFC asshats (and this is coming from one of the biggest CMNT fans, since the mid 70s) It never hurts to ask, it's just sad that in today's news world people only cover what they own or compartmentalize.

You can bet if it came up that there would be no Argo visual presence at all he'd report that to assuage their entitled little tree fort feelings.

[rdavies]

I smell a rat?Roof gutters need cleaning?

[LLB997]

f@ck this guy. The Argo presence will be 26 thousand football fans rocking double blue.

[rdavies]

f@ck this guy. The Argo presence will be 26 thousand football fans rocking double blue.Speaking of which, from Kurtis Larson Twitter (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN)

Argos dressing room area (oh no, not the dreaded blue!)

http://i68.tinypic.com/rkydk3.jpg

Artificial turf meets grass

http://i65.tinypic.com/2aewdb5.jpg

Soccer lines painted

http://i63.tinypic.com/f239cp.jpg

[ArgoGabe22]

Not to defend him (he has blocked me on twitter, and I honestly was not rude when defending the Argos at BMO), but he is a TFC beat writer, why would he ask Argos fans?

You know you've accomplished something when the likes of Simmons, Cox, Larson block you. Strangely Ricky Foley is on that list for some reason. That's one I'd like to have a second chance on.

[rdavies]

You know you've accomplished something when the likes of Simmons, Cox, Larson block you.http://i64.tinypic.com/2je5urr.jpg

[LLB997]

Speaking of which, from Kurtis Larson Twitter (https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN)

Argos dressing room area (oh no, not the dreaded blue!)

http://i68.tinypic.com/rkydk3.jpg

Artificial turf meets grass

http://i65.tinypic.com/2aewdb5.jpg

Soccer lines painted

http://i63.tinypic.com/f239cp.jpg


How long before somebody vandalizes this section of the stadium.

[Treblecharger1]

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/05/04/the-new-bmo-field-culmination-of-tim-leiwekes-dream

[AngeloV]

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/05/04/the-new-bmo-field-culmination-of-tim-leiwekes-dream

Is Kurt Larson answering his own questions here, or are there actually people that submitted these questions for a response? I'm betting on the former.


YOUR BMO QUESTIONS ANSWERED

1) Will BMO Field be 100% completed by Saturday’s TFC opener?

No. Close, though. A pair of end suites on the west side of the stadium are still under renovation. Some areas atop the roof are also still being completed. Furthermore, the Argos’ dressing room is still under renovation ahead of the CFL season.

2) Why does the north end look so empty?

It’s going to remain fairly empty. TFC is selling standing-room-only tickets where the CFL endzone will be. Plastic squares have been laid over top of the Argos’ artificial turf end zone. Truth be told, MLSE ran out of time to improve the north end. They’ll likely add party decks in the coming seasons and more amenities. There are also two sets of temporary premium seats near the corner flags.

3) The south-end roof, why is it so darn high?

To accommodate 8,000 temporary seats that will be installed for Grey Cups, MLS Cups, World Cups and outdoor hockey games. If you sit in the south end, the canopy might not do much for you if it rains. But, hey, it looks cool.

4) How is the grass?

It was installed two weeks ago. We walked on it Wednesday afternoon. It felt fine. Groundskeepers appear to have grow lights operating on it around the clock. TFC will train on it for the first time Thursday night.

5) How much Argos signage will there be?

Not much on MLS game days. An area beneath Section 104 — where the Argos dressing room is housed — is painted blue. Also, an Argos banner will sit atop the northwest super column, facing the Gardiner Expressway. While it won’t happen this season, Argos signage might also adorn the southeast corner of the stadium, facing the south parking lot.

6) Does the canopy roof go all the way to the touch line?

No. It covers all “fixed” seats on all sides.

7) What don’t you like about it, Larson?

The north end will look empty at times this year, a poor visual for TV. We think MLSE should strive to make the north end look akin to what the Blue Jays have done in centre field. Needs to be a fun atmosphere. We’ll have to wait and see what they do with it next season.

8) Will south-end seating change at all due to the CFL end zone?

No. I’m told the first six rows of seats will be removable, but will be within an inch of original placement prior to renovations.

[jerrym]

Is Kurt Larson answering his own questions here, or are there actually people that submitted these questions for a response? I'm betting on the former.


I think your bet is a winning one.