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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldtimer View Post
    A broken promise. There had better been no remnants come game day.
    I believe they said the Grey Cup is the one event that would have paint.
    As it is outside of the the Argo's control.
    The CFL controls the event.
    I'm sure those corporate sponsors basically pay for sponsorships all year to have that logo painted on the field for the Grey Cup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldtimer View Post
    A broken promise. There had better been no remnants come game day.
    The Grey Cup is a CFL event and logos on the field are apart of league wide sponsorship agreements. Its a high value piece of inventory for them. When the CFL brings the Grey Cup to city they have full control of the facility. While on-field logos were never an issue with Argos regular season games, you knew the league would never agree to such limitations that would effect their bottom line.

    Plus way back when who would have ever though the Reds would be in the position they are !! I am sure the grounds crew has a plan in place but we will have to see if the weather cooperates.

    I for one am more concerned with field conditions than if there are a few shadows on the pitch.

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    According to TWN long range forecast, we might get approx 10-15mm of rain from Monday night into Tuesday. Maybe that'll help wash away any remaining lines.

    Well, other than of course the properly measured ones that we require

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    I just looked and the weather is about as good as could be hoped for Wednesday. Fairly mild weather, no overnite freezes. That will give the crew a chance to restore the grass. The rain on Tuesday could make for soft grass, but a slower surface might not hurt TFC as the Impact used the firm, fast turf in Montreal to stage a track meet early on that TFC's defence couldn't handle.

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    Hmmm. Dave Naylor of TSN - official mouthpieces for the CFL - suggesting that the Grey Cup shouldn't be brought back to Toronto until Argos support is on a par with 'support elswhere'.

    Maybe he hasn't read the contract the league has with the club to bring the Grey Cup to Toronto twice more in the next decade. Or maybe the club are quietly acknowledging this Argos thing truly isn't working and instead of creating an embarrassing, self-inflicted black eye for the CFL, they'll let that deal slide until things improve.

    Or maybe - and I'm referencing you Groundsman Ryan - "Hosting a grey cup is (not) a profitable season no matter how dire things go, usually at least."

    Which means issues over pitch wear and tear might be much less of a worry in years to come.

    http://www.tsn.ca/hard-to-imagine-gr...-soon-1.615479
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    This is not about the pitch but does relate to the Grey Cup final and thought I would share since it's pretty funny.
    Pizza Pizza in Hamilton was offering a large pizza with 3 toppings, 10 chicken wings, 4 cans of pop and 2 GREY CUP TICKETS for $30!!!!
    The CFL apparently objected and put an end to it but not before people took advantage of the offer lol.
    1 guy tweeted that he got the deal and the tickets had a face value of $299!

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    A Wembly summer change over does not compare to this time of the year here.

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    The grounds crew has been pretty bullish on the pitch concerns all year, and they've delivered so far. I honestly am not worried in the slightest for Wednesday.

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    Easy to be bullish given what they have not had to deal with. They are doing a great job so far with the time in between. All power to them.

    But people on here have said this consistently for years since the Argo return was first discussed - the real test for this pitch is a November 3 day turnaround after a big rain, ice or snow storm during a CFL game.

    Until that happens, I will remain vigilantly skeptical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by notthesun View Post
    LOL

    "Just mention Wembley. They'll be amazed."

    Just search "Wembley complaints pitch".
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fort York Redcoat View Post
    LOL

    "Just mention Wembley. They'll be amazed."

    Just search "Wembley complaints pitch".
    Did those games ever get played?

    I think we should close this thread down for a bit until the game is actually played. We can then come back and dissect it.

    This thread is filled with confidence, worry and some ramblings about another sport. Nothing is going to change between now and then.

    Biggest game in the history of the franchise coming up (who said the playoffs were dumb? ). Let's focus on that and marches and all the good stuff

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    Did those games ever get played?

    I think we should close this thread down for a bit until the game is actually played. We can then come back and dissect it.

    This thread is filled with confidence, worry and some ramblings about another sport. Nothing is going to change between now and then.

    Biggest game in the history of the franchise coming up (who said the playoffs were dumb? ). Let's focus on that and marches and all the good stuff

    OR DON'T VISIT THE THREAD.


    Just a suggestion.
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    ^ fine.

    I will stay and battle for the grounds crew and most likely outcome which is that it works.

    I am sure that helps with unity at this time.

    Quite a lot of stuff up there about the CFL's rumoured demise. You know, "black eye embarrassing" over the top commentary about another sports team in a thread specifically designed to talk about the pitch.

    Might want to clean that up agenda if you are leaving the lights on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by notthesun View Post
    The grounds crew has been pretty bullish on the pitch concerns all year, and they've delivered so far. I honestly am not worried in the slightest for Wednesday.
    Ditto

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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    Easy to be bullish given what they have not had to deal with. They are doing a great job so far with the time in between. All power to them.

    But people on here have said this consistently for years since the Argo return was first discussed - the real test for this pitch is a November 3 day turnaround after a big rain, ice or snow storm during a CFL game.

    Until that happens, I will remain vigilantly skeptical.
    Let's say that day comes og, then what?

    Kick them out of a public stadium that MLSE only manages? Give back the "culture ministry" money? The fed money? And the 10m Argos payment? Book another sports team to make financial obligations?

    If that other team isn't going anywhere, and the future grey cup deals guarantee they won't, it seems like the only alternative to pitch complaints is a turf field.

    No one wants that do they? So have faith in the grounds crew
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    Let's say that day comes og, then what?

    Kick them out of a public stadium that MLSE only manages? Give back the "culture ministry" money? The fed money? And the 10m Argos payment? Book another sports team to make financial obligations?

    If that other team isn't going anywhere, and the future grey cup deals guarantee they won't, it seems like the only alternative to pitch complaints is a turf field.

    No one wants that do they? So have faith in the grounds crew


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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    A Wembly summer change over does not compare to this time of the year here.
    Those 2 pictures were taken on October 30th and November 2nd

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    If it happens at Wembley, it must be the greatest thing ever...

    So not worried now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by denime View Post
    I think so too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    I think so too.
    And the posts keep coming.
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    Quote Originally Posted by anto7 View Post
    This is not about the pitch but does relate to the Grey Cup final and thought I would share since it's pretty funny.
    Pizza Pizza in Hamilton was offering a large pizza with 3 toppings, 10 chicken wings, 4 cans of pop and 2 GREY CUP TICKETS for $30!!!!
    The CFL apparently objected and put an end to it but not before people took advantage of the offer lol.
    1 guy tweeted that he got the deal and the tickets had a face value of $299!
    This thread is about the pitch. What your after is over here:

    http://forums.redpatchboys.ca/showth...56#post1821756
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    ^ fine.

    I will stay and battle for the grounds crew and most likely outcome which is that it works.

    I am sure that helps with unity at this time.

    Quite a lot of stuff up there about the CFL's rumoured demise. You know, "black eye embarrassing" over the top commentary about another sports team in a thread specifically designed to talk about the pitch.

    Might want to clean that up agenda if you are leaving the lights on.
    Thanks. Feel free to report it BTW. For unity.

    Quote Originally Posted by greatwhitenorf View Post
    Hmmm. Dave Naylor of TSN - official mouthpieces for the CFL - suggesting that the Grey Cup shouldn't be brought back to Toronto until Argos support is on a par with 'support elswhere'.

    Maybe he hasn't read the contract the league has with the club to bring the Grey Cup to Toronto twice more in the next decade. Or maybe the club are quietly acknowledging this Argos thing truly isn't working and instead of creating an embarrassing, self-inflicted black eye for the CFL, they'll let that deal slide until things improve.

    Or maybe - and I'm referencing you Groundsman Ryan - "Hosting a grey cup is (not) a profitable season no matter how dire things go, usually at least."

    Which means issues over pitch wear and tear might be much less of a worry in years to come.

    http://www.tsn.ca/hard-to-imagine-gr...-soon-1.615479
    This is CFL trash talk with a pitch talk shoehorn sentence. We don't need it in here. Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fort York Redcoat View Post
    And the posts keep coming.
    As do the page views and traffic to the site.

    Would you like me to stop visiting?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    As do the page views and traffic to the site.

    Would you like me to stop visiting?
    yes.

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    That's what threads are about, as I'm coming to learn, appreciate and understand. Different viewpoints.

    No need to shut down the debate just cause one feels it shouldn't be a debate to begin with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    As do the page views and traffic to the site.

    Would you like me to stop visiting?
    How many times have you intimated that you said your peace on this and then came back to say something similar again? You agree its beating a dead horse then contribute to it by repeating your stance. That's what I was commenting on.


    I appreciate you pointing out derails, truly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CBTFC View Post
    That's what threads are about, as I'm coming to learn, appreciate and understand. Different viewpoints.

    No need to shut down the debate just cause one feels it shouldn't be a debate to begin with.
    That wasn't it. It was more about not having to be divided on the CFL vs MLS in the lead up to our biggest Match.

    But that's fine.

    I've got two mods telling me to leave and my message is one of optimism that the crew can make this a fantastic night.

    The gall to think it will be ok. Imagine.

    The line in remember the Titans (ironically a football movie) is that "attitude reflects leadership." Even though there will be no lines on the pitch, it's a pretty clear line here.

    Got it. Enjoy.

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    I doubt the authenticity of these pictures. If I learnt one thing in Montreal it's that fields are painted with Krylon cans by underage ball boys using twine as a guide....

 

 

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