The Argos are DEAD

[batkinson001]

@argonaut11xx

On the field the Argo’s are VERY much alive. With a Healthy Ricky Ray, the Argo’s should represent the East in the Grey Cup.

BUT

The Ex game drew 16K, still a CRAPPY crowd. Hopefully with all Saturday home games for the balance of the season attendance will pickup. Any crowd under 20K is a FAILURE in a market of 6 million.

16k is FAR from crappy, but is is definitely no sell out… it is the best attendance all season so far. Hopefully it can keep increasing throughout the season as long as the argos keep winning at home and keep promoting the upcoming games.

[argonutII]

@drummer_god

Other than the upper east side - which has seen some fantastic promo offers this season - the Argos continue to price themselves like a major league property in a market that perceives them as a minor league property.

The argos will never sell out unless they either price themselves accordingly at all areas of the stadium, OR the market changes their perception of the team.

I’d say, they need to do the first to eventually - over many years - become the second.

I think there is some merit to that. I pay 55.00 in the lower second level for tickets and the special day tickets are being advertised for 15.00. Somewhere in between might be a better price.

[batkinson001]

@argonutII

@drummer_god

Other than the upper east side - which has seen some fantastic promo offers this season - the Argos continue to price themselves like a major league property in a market that perceives them as a minor league property.

The argos will never sell out unless they either price themselves accordingly at all areas of the stadium, OR the market changes their perception of the team.

I’d say, they need to do the first to eventually - over many years - become the second.

I think there is some merit to that. I pay 55.00 in the lower second level for tickets and the special day tickets are being advertised for 15.00. Somewhere in between might be a better price.

You shouldn’t have to worry about the cheap tix as they are, at least for this season, exclusively for the upper deck, which shouldn’t affect you as you don’t sit up there.

[R.J]

I know this may not sit well with some, but I still hope that one day Rogers does a 180 and buys into the Argonauts, with MLSE and the might of Bell and Rogers media outlets, the Argos would have a much easier time turning things around. As it stands now it an uphill battle due to Rogers and the general Torontonians views on the CFL, but I think that could change at least somewhat with Rogers involvement.

[argonutII]

@LeStaf

@drummer_god

Hopefully SJ Green is fully recovered and back to his old self. This is a big acquisition if that’s the case.

Je lui souhaite et vous le souhaite également, mais ce genre de blessure est généralement difficile à surmonter pour un receveur, surtout un grand gabarit comme Green. S’il peut demeurer en santé et à plein régime, il sera un atout majeur. Mais j’ai l’impression qu’il va avoir laissé de la vitesse derrière lui et qu’il sera plus facile à couvrir qu’avant. Son avantage est qu’il connaît parfaitement le système de Trestman et que Ray est un grand passeur. Mais le jour où Ray sera blessé de nouveau (ça arrivera), la contribution de Green pourrait tomber, comme celle de toute l’attaque.

wish and wish you well, but this kind of injury is generally difficult to overcome for a receiver, especially a large template like Green. If he can stay healthy and at full capacity, he will be a major asset. But I feel he’s gonna have speed behind him and he’ll be easier to cover than before. His advantage is that he knows perfectly the Trestman system and that Ray is a great passer. But the day Ray gets hurt again (it will happen), Green’s contribution could fall, like that of the whole attack.

So far so good.

[ed_ohmnes]

Try keep it positive, don’t interview any negative ninnies

[Iconic_SR]

@ed ohmnes

Try keep it positive, don’t interview any negative ninnies

Ninnies?

Dude, the 1960’s called.
They want their nouns back.

[patcarm]

Congratulations to the Argo for winning the eastern final. And this to the Argo organization.....if you can't sell season tickets after today's game then football fans in Toronto are choosing not to be entertained.

[Iconic_SR]

@patcarm

Congratulations to the Argo for winning the eastern final. And this to the Argo organization…if you can’t sell season tickets after today’s game then football fans in Toronto are choosing not to be entertained.

They’ve chosen. If Argos winning at home in 2012 at the 100th Grey Cup, and then having a stadium custom positioned just for them at BMO hasn’t done it, today won’t either.

Apathy is apathy. The players play for themselves.

[LoneRider]

maybe dead serious but not dead

Kidding aside full credit for that last winning drive. I simply can't cheer for the Stamps or Eskies so for the love of God - Please win one more game ..... that's all I ask.

[150GAGE]

The Argos, unfortunately are victims of a lot of competition and targets some parts of the media ( Rogers and the sun paper) that has wanted them dead for a long time.
The deterioration started when the blue jays came to town and the slide keeps continuing, with Raptor and now TFC being in the market.
This team has been like Eatons store, never adjusting to changing demographics.
Look at the fan base of both raptors and TFC, they have carved a fan base unique to their respective teams; there is some overlap, but very distinct from Leafs or blue jays.
Argos need to become more multicultural and inclusive.
Now that the dream of the NFL in Toronto is dead, is the best time for them to grow their fan base.
They also need to get into the the high schools and University football programs.
More than anything it should be cool to be seen at a Argos game.

[Iconic_SR]

@LoneRider

maybe dead serious but not dead

Kidding aside full credit for that last winning drive. I simply can’t cheer for the Stamps or Eskies so for the love of God - Please win one more game … that’s all I ask.

I’m looking forward to more of those tactical, precision passing drives next Sunday. From both QBs. Hopefully Ray comes out on top and can retire a champion if that’s in his cards.

Go ARGOS!