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MISSISSAUGA — He tried to appear as if he had forgotten, because if he could forget then the reality of Toronto’s disappointing season, particularly the pains on defence, might not hurt as much. “Five-and-12?” Argonauts cornerback Byron Parker said as he screwed his face and looked at defensive end Ricky Foley. Foley, unsmiling, did not ... Continue reading
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Elizondo trying to find Argos’ chemistry
MISSISSAUGA — Jaime Elizondo is not sure if his law degree will ever come in handy. “I’m blessed that I have that background but I’ve always been a teacher and a coach, and if I wasn’t here I’d probably be doing something along those lines,” the Toronto Argonauts offensive co-ordinator said. Elizondo was a physiology ... Continue reading
Parker ready to mix it up with Argos fans
MISSISSAUGA — Byron Parker read some critical comments on a Toronto Argonauts fan website last week and decided to set the record straight. “Although there is some truth that’s said here, there is also a lot of speculation and negativity that goes on here as well,” Parker, a cornerback, wrote in a post dated Sept. ... Continue reading
Argos’ record no help for ticket sales
TORONTO — David Braley claimed he simply wanted to see a good football game when the two teams he owns — the Toronto Argonauts and B.C. Lions — did battle on Friday night at the Rogers Centre. But, truth be told, the Argos likely needed the game more. Toronto ranks last in the CFL in ... Continue reading
Tiger-Cats looking to maximize ‘urgency’
HAMILTON — After watching his team work their way to a 20-13 halftime lead against the Calgary Stampeders only to give up 19 points in the second half and lose 32-20, Hamilton Tigers-Cats defensive end Stevie Baggs does not think an ‘A’ game will be enough against the Toronto Argonauts this weekend. The 29-year-old import ... Continue reading
Argos’ Barker stays course despite record
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jim Barker is finally starting to feel better. The Toronto Argonauts head coach and general manager has been dealing with a nasty cough since the second week of the season and with a five-game losing streak that started at the same time. “I was sick and it’s tough to coach when your ... Continue reading
Argos expect to lose Eiben for rest of the season
Veteran Toronto Argonauts linebacker Kevin Eiben is expected to miss the rest of the CFL season after tearing a muscle in his chest during last week’s loss to Montreal, an injury for which he was scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday. It is another loss for a defensive unit that has already lost linebacker Jason ... Continue reading
Argos fire defensive co-ordinator Garber
The Toronto Argonauts parted ways with defensive coordinator Chip Garber on Friday, replacing him with secondary coach Orlondo Steinauer. “We’ve made a decision to relieve Chip Garber of his duties as defensive coordinator,” coach Jim Barker said in a release. “Chip is a great man and this is never an easy thing to do. This ... Continue reading
