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The Toronto Argonauts finished last in the East division in 2011, but they are certainly first in stealing headlines this off-season. Here is a snapshot of Toronto’s past week, capturing how desperate the team is to turn its 6-12 around. Sunday, Nov. 27 Minutes after the 99th Grey Cup, a report suggests Montreal offensive co-ordinator ... Continue reading
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‘The core is there,’ Argos new offensive co-ordinator says
Little girls have more loyalty than football coaches; that is what Scott Milanovich learned in his first weekend as Toronto Argonauts head coach. The former Alouettes offensive co-ordinator is having trouble convincing his two daughters, Macall, 10, and Maggie, 8, to forget their attachment to Montreal. He hopes getting some team apparel might sway them. Continue reading
Argos hire Jones and Himebauch as new co-ordinators
The Toronto Argonauts continued to reshape their coaching staff Monday morning by confirming the hiring of Chris Jones as defensive co-ordinator and Jonathan Himebauch as defensive co-ordinator. The two will be introduced at a press conference early Monday afternoon. “The first priority for me as head coach is to assemble a top notch coaching staff ... Continue reading
Argos fined for tampering after contact with ex-Stampeders co-ordinator Chris Jones
The Canadian Football League fined the Toronto Argonauts $5,000 Friday afternoon for violating the league’s tampering rules by approaching Chris Jones while he was still under contract to the Calgary Stampeders. CFL tampering rules state any person “directly or indirectly” connected with one club is prohibited from “directly or indirectly through an agent or by ... Continue reading
Stampeders file grievance in Argos reported hiring
Although Chris Jones was not introduced as the Toronto Argonauts’ new defensive co-ordinator Thursday when Scott Milanovich was unveiled as the team’s new head coach, Calgary has filed a grievance with the CFL regarding Toronto’s hiring of the former Stampeders defensive co-ordinator Continue reading
Stamps justifiably upset with Argos not seeking permission; Chamblin should be in their sights
John Hufnagel is not someone who makes blunt statements without an awful lot of provocation. The Stampeders coach and general manager generally takes a fairly diplomatic path through his duties — at least, for public consumption.
So for him to … Continue reading
Argos hire Stampeders defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones
Calgary head coach John Hufnagel has confirmed reports that Stampeders defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones is leaving for Toronto to become the Argonauts’ defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach. Speculation has swirled around the Argonauts in the last few days as anticipation continues to build for the hiring of Montreal offensive co-ordinator Scott Milanovich as Toronto’s ... Continue reading
Brady set to become Argos’ OC?
Once the Toronto Argonauts confirm the hiring of Scott Milanovich as their new head coach, it appears he’s going to reach out to a familiar face to join him as the team’s offensive co-ordinator.
Marcus Brady, the Alouettes’ receivers coach. That’s what an impeccable source told Als Inside/Out on Wednesday.
The Als have been bracing for the [...] Continue reading
Argos hire Stampeders’ Jones as defensive co-ordinator
By Allen Cameron CALGARY — What already promised to be a busy off-season for the Calgary Stampeders got a whole busier late Tuesday night with news that their defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones has accepted the same position with the Toronto Argonauts. A source close to the Stampeders confirmed the news, saying that the team was ... Continue reading
Calgary soldiers on without key players
By Allen Cameron CALGARY — All through the pre-season, the Calgary Stampeders insisted they would be able to fill the void left by the off-season departures of all-star cornerbacks Brandon Browner and Dwight Anderson. Friday night, we find out if they can back up that claim. The Stamps raise the curtain on their 2011 Canadian ... Continue reading
