Hybrid coming
https://tfcreport.com/2018/05/30/tor...-hybrid-grass/
Hybrid coming
https://tfcreport.com/2018/05/30/tor...-hybrid-grass/
I know “the tunnel” has its own thread somewhere but thought it might be easier to put this here. Finally.
https://blog.metrolinx.com/2018/06/0...ing-to-the-ex/
Interesting how they put that out just 2 days before an election that might affect this (the PCPO has talked about auditing all spending - mind you that party thinks an audit of the province would only cost $1 million so )
Does the north endzone have to be artificial turf?
Ted Wyman’s a writer for the Toronto Sun who writes about the CFL , in an article in the sports section on page S18 of today Monday July 23rd. he writes that the playing surface at BMO for the Argos is bush league. He says the CFL needs to step in and make sure it gets fixed. He says the grass is not long enough to accomodate a CFL game. He is complaining about the north end zone being entirely artificial surface, and he says it’s not safe , players are wearing cleats for the grass surface but then once in the north end zone they encounter that area of artificial grass and players are slipping. He said that it looks bad on the CFL to have such a poor setup with that area of artificial turf in the north end zone , interesting .
Last edited by SoccMan2; 07-23-2018 at 12:37 PM.
I wish the Argos well (I really do), but they're not in a position to make demands. They are the secondary tenant in their home stadium, and they still draw flies to games. When they can generate serious revenue, then they can get more things their way at BMO Field; until then, they really ought to explore venue options elsewhere.
It never ceases to amaze the two completely divergent narratives surrounding BMO field's playing surface between it's two tenants. It's like its not even the same stadium..
I thought the grounds crew were already keeping the grass long (as much as possible anyway) for Argos games?
i may be wrong but didnt they cut the length of the pitch by 6 to 12 yards in order fit those stupid turf end zones?
Winnipeg CFL reporter can't understand why Toronto doesn't like the CFL....meh.
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The game on July 1st saw a number of players slide on huge divots in the turf, including two great opportunities to score. Here's hoping we don't see that anymore because the pitch looked not good enough.
Last edited by NK Toronto; 07-23-2018 at 05:04 PM.
Moderator note: A reminder that this thread is to discuss the pitch only, not Argos attendance.
Discuss the Argos in the "all sports" section of the board.
So, after last nights flooding, there is a pointy ball game tonight. Tomorrow will tell the tale.
Hey fellas, TFC and Argo fan here. Just to be clear: none of the Argonauts players or coaches are complaining about the grass. They love playing on the grass. None of the Argonauts players or coaches are even complaining about the turf in the north endzone (yet, at least). In fact, it can be argued that the turf endzone actually HELPED the Argos in a couple games because the opposing teams are unprepared for it and tend to slip on it.
Wyman writes for the Winnipeg Sun, so who cares what he thinks.
In fact, the only person from the Argonauts organization I've ever heard complain about the turf endzone is...…… Bill Manning. If you can find a quote or a soundbite of anyone else with the Argos raising the issue, I'll happily admit to being wrong.
I think it's safe to say the cohabitation is working well. Tip o' the hat to the magical grounds crew. Based on this season and last season, the on-field fortunes of the Argonauts and TFC appear intertwined, so let's wish everyone the best. Hooray for buddies...… yayyyy…..
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/1033552683490144256
Slight mood killer...
The Argos just got 18K out to a game - they are going nowhere.
The issue is how the grounds staff are using sand to cover divots. Not only is it tough on the legs, but the ball was bouncing weird again last night.
Probably not, but that has little to do with the 18k in attendance for one game. The CFL needs a media presence in this market and they will suck up losses to make it happen.
I've never liked this arrangement and clearly the players aren't fans of it either. A lot of judgement is being passed based on the visual appearance from a distance when it is clearly worse than it looks. There's only so much that can be done given the amount of usage this field is getting and the fact football is very hard on certain areas of the pitch.
We should be talking about the growth of the game supporting a soccer-only stadium, not this continued cluster-f of a ground share arrangement.
i Just saw this interview rant and wow, he’s pretty pissed about it. I forgot who owns BMO again? Isn’t it a city owned field? Or is it a MLSE property?
I was sitting in 225 last night and you could see some areas that were clearly worn down on the field. There were quite a few weird bounces that my friend and I were commenting on throughout the night.
Hybrid grass can't come soon enough.