Trash Talk: Week 7
“I think guys are excited about the opportunity to have the freedom to be professionals on the field, make some more plays, not such a regimented defence. When you think about the game during the week, you dream about making big plays and making a difference in the game. “We’ve got to catch up to the other teams in our intensity level, our preparation level. Today was a good start toward that.”
Argos defensive back Jordan Younger talking about Toronto’s new defensive scheme, Toronto Star, August 10
“I think we’ll be aggressive. I think we’ll be a lot of fun to watch.”
Argos defensive back Byron Parker, Toronto Star, August 10
“You have to definitely take into account the switch in defensive co-ordinators. I’m sure there’s a couple of things Orlondo will have up his sleeve. I’ve been around and we can expect some of that (Stubler’s schemes). I know he’ll (Steinauer) have them (Argos) ready. He’s an ex-player who had success, a guy who knows that defence.”
Ticats quarterback Kevin Glenn, Toronto Sun, August 10
“new tempo to practice today,,,,,,,Great first day…..”
Argos defensive back Dee Webb, Twitter, August 10
“Huge opportunity this week… Lookin forward to gettin some snaps against Stevie Baggs and Hickman.”
Argos offensive lineman Joe Eppele, Twitter, August 10
“Saying I’m excited is an understatement. This is my sanctuary, this is where I shine the best.”
Argos running back Cory Boyd on returning to the lineup after sitting out four weeks with injury, Toronto Star, August 11
“It’s always a little tougher when you’re the first team that plays them because you have to anticipate some things. I’m sure he’ll have his own stamp that he’ll want to put on it.”
Ticats head coach Marcel Bellefeuille talking about new Argos defensive coordinator Orlondo Steinauer, Ticats.ca, August 11
“We’re playing for the bragging rights of the fans and the people of the city of Hamilton versus the people of the city of Toronto.”
Ticats quarterback Kevin Glenn on the ‘Battle of Ontario’, Ticats.ca, August 11
“Any time Toronto plays Hamilton there’s a great rivalry. I know our players are very, very excited about it. You can play at Christmas, play any time, play anywhere, play out there in that parking lot and I think it’s going to be very intense. That’s the way it should be.”
Argos head coach Jim Barker, Globe and Mail, August 12
“We know they’re a physical team and are going to bring it every play. We have to match their intensity.”
Argos running back Cory Boyd, Globe and Mail, August 12
“We love guys that talk. The more you talk the more we want to hit you. So let him keep talking, we’re going to put some pads on him.”
Ticats linebacker Renauld Williams on Argos running back Cory Boyd, Ticats.ca, August 12
“We noticed that if you hit [Lemon], he will throw it to you.”
Ticats linebacker Renauld Williams, Ticats.ca, August 12
“Heading to Hamilton tomorrow to take care of a cat infestation…these ones make a lot of noise…gonna see if they can back it up… #Woo”
Argos offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl, Twitter, August 12
“Because they are exposed, they’re going to throw everything at us — our antenna are up. If we can get a win, we can separate ourselves in the division. We take it one game at a time, but we know this is a big one.”
Ticats linebacker Renauld Williams, Hamilton Spectator, August 13
“It’s mano-a-mano: We’ll see you in the hole and the best man wins. I love it.”
Ticats linebacker Renauld Williams talking about Argos running back Cory Boyd, Hamilton Spectator, August 13
“I’m sure this game will be a typical Argos-Ticat game. It’ll be rowdy, rough, there will be fights and there will be ejections.”
Ticats offensive lineman Marwan Hage, Toronto Sun, August 13
“We know this is a must-win for us, just for the team morale. I believe winning’s contagious.”
Argos defensive back Byron Parker, Toronto Star, August 13
