Reason TSN moved the Labor Day Game

Jesse Lumsden (Photo: The Canadian Press)

There is only 1 Reason TSN Moved the Labour Day Game Between Hamilton and Toronto.
It is Ratings .
When it Comes to Football
The Labour day Game is the 2ND Highest Rated for CFL Football.
This is next to the Grey Cup Game Of Course.

So They Wanted it on when the Most Viewers are Watching TV.
That's Prime Time 7-11 PM.
Rating= Advertising Dollars
It Comes Down to Money


I don't like and Know most of you don't as well
We will never again see 1 or 4 PM Game

The Team dose right to black out any game the Choose.
But Blacking out Labour Day would be a PR Nightmare for Them.
so this won't Happen .

IMO It would make them a lot money at Gate.
But there Right not worth the PR nightmare for it .

Chang Joins Bluebombers

Former Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Timmy Chang has agreed to terms with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is expected to join the team on Monday.
for more info Go here :

Cats Claws BBQ 2008 Video

The Saturday Before Labor day
The Ticats Claws Booster Club hold it's Annual BBQ .
This Were Booster Club Members can Meet the Players at IWS
Sit down and have Meal with Our team it Started 10 to 12 years ago.
The event Went from 2 to 4 PM today at IWS.
here a Short video on the Event today.
Enjoy



To Join the Cat Claws Booster Club
Contact Carol Rose at 905-664-6117
Then next year you can join the fun.

2008-08-30 16:13:00

CATS ADD CANADIAN LINEBACKER

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the signing of non-import linebacker Jordan Matechuk.

Matechuk, a 5-10, 234-pound native of Yorkton, Saskatchewan attended the Winnipeg Blue Bombers training camp earlier this season after playing three years in the Canadian Junior Football League. In 2007, Matechuk recorded 61 tackles, three quarterback sacks, three interceptions and blocked two kicks with the Victoria Rebels.

The Ticats also announced the team has released import offensive lineman Marko Cavka.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 139-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca



on a Personal Note :I was Sad to Marko get Cut
He was a Class guy
I wish him luck

Bring a Can Good to The Game Monday

Purolator and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have joined forces to help battle hunger in Hamilton, reports the Hamilton Spectator. A donation gets you entered in a draw to win a trip to the 2008 Grey Cup in Montreal. And if you donate at the Balsam entrance, Purolator will take your picture with the Grey Cup.

Former Ticats will be collecting non-perishable goods or cash donations at all Ivor Wynne entrances from 5 p.m. until the end of the first quarter.Last year, football fans brought in about 16,000 pounds of food for the Tackle Hunger drive. Purolator's Brian Collins is challenging Ticats fans to raise up to 20,000 pounds this year.

Food and cash collected at the drive will help feed 15,400 people who visit 10 food banks and seven meal programs throughout Hamilton.

So remember to bring your non-perishable food items to the Labour Day Classic and help your former Ticats and Purolator tackle hunger.
Related Links

* Purolator Tackle Hunger Visits TigerTown

Joe and Troy at The Tigertown Store

Former Tiger-Cat stars Troy Davis and Joe Montford will be signing autographs at the TigerTown Store (1 Jarvis St. / Hamilton) this Sunday, August 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Don't miss your chance to meet the Ticats all-time leading rusher as well as one of the greatest defensive players to ever wear the Black and Gold!
Related Links

Ticats Sign Zemaitis

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the signing of import defensive back Alan Zemaitis.

Zemaitis, a 6-2, 202-pound native of Rochester, New York was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft after a four-year collegiate career at Penn State. During his time with the Nittany Lions, Zematis recorded 181 tackles (130 solo), 12 interceptions, 34 pass knockdowns, 5.5 tackles for losses, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in 43 games, earning three consecutive All-Big Ten selections.

Zemaitis attended training camp with the Ticats earlier this year.

The Ticats also announced the team has released import quarterback Timmy Chang and non-import wide receiver O’Neil Wilson.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 139-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

Aloha Timmy Chang !!!

QB Timmy Change and QB ONeil Wilson where cut today by Ticats

Ticats prepare for the Labour day classic the team has released two players.
Coach Charlie Taaffe says carrying 4 quarterback just didn't work.

Chang, threw for 467 yards in limited action last season
Timmy had not thrown a pass in 2008.
Fans where spilt when Came to Timmy Chang
He lost the 3rd String QB Job to Quinton Porter Who played for Boston Collage

Aloha Timmy Chang

As For ONeil Wilson
He Had a Bad Case of Droppies and never did catch on here.
no big loss

With the Airlift of NFL CUT Players on Way these two Cuts had to made

What Labour Day Means to fans

To Our Wonderful Players,
You have no idea what your in For at 7 pm Monday .
But People of Tigertown know what your about to see.

Yes you Beat the Argos Twice but it was not Labour day .
This is Game to us that counts the most in Standings .
Not Winning it is unacceptable to us Fans

If you where lose 17 games and win 1
This would have to be the one you win .
This City Hamilton was founded on backs of Labour
this day has great Meaning to us.

Toronto is home to Corporate Canada the.
Corporate Canada is also know as the White Shirts.
Hamilton is home to Blue Shirts or Blue Collar Worker
It that black and white Boys it that Black and White.

So please win one for Little Guys in our Steel Mills and those Working for Minimum Wage.
Win one for The kids who have Seen Summer Come and go .
This will be thiere last Summer memory .
Make it a good one

ARGO Need to lose.

Ticats add D Lineman

TICATS ADD DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the signing of import defensive lineman Tory Collins.

Collins, a 6-3, 285-pound native of New Orleans, Louisiana was a three-year starter at Northwestern State where he recorded 185 career defensive tackles.

Collins signed with the NFL’s Chicago Bears on May 1, 2007 and was among the team’s final training camp cuts.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 139-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

Getting back into Swing of things

After a Long 18 day layoff it back to work for Our Boys in Black and Gold.
Casey Printer threw a Bit today he look okay but did limit his throws.
George Hudson Still look like he won't be ready so look for 3 Americans to start on the OLine Again.

Jesse maybe be ready so that help us a bit with Ratio abit
I still Think Sam Giguere will be cut by Indy
There Small Chance he be put on Practice Squad
IMO that's not likley since Really Seen no Time on Field.

It nice to back in Swing of things again I hate Bye Weeks.

STICKIN' WITH THE CATS

The Tiger-Cats will be on an all-out blitz in the community for 15 days of Stickin' With The Cats.

Fans are encouraged to pick up a free TigerTown window sticker as well as a $10 gameday merchandise coupon just by filling out a ballot at the TigerTown Store (1 Jarvis St. / Hamilton), Y108/CHML station headquarters (875 Main Street West) or at any of the Stickin' With The Cats community stops (Click here for s chedule).

Your ballot will then be entered into a ticket draw, where each day a lucky winner will be chosen on Y108/CHML as well as Ticats.ca. The winner will receive two gold tickets and on-field participation at the Ticats season finale against Calgary on October 24 as well as an invitation to watch the Ticats October 19 game in Saskatchewan at the TigerTown Tavern located at the team's head office at 1 Jarvis Street.

Each daily winner will also be entered in the grand prize draw for a trip to the 2008 Grey Cup in Montreal (two tickets, VIA Rail transportation and three nights hotel accommodation included).

With several important games on the horizon, including the always anticipated Labour Day Classic against the Toronto Argonauts, the Black and Gold are urging you to Stick With The Cats and win!

Read more and view the community schedule...

Sources Say Printers Back Labour Day Maybe Jessie Too

According to TSN Casey Printers Should be back behind Center for Labour day
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=246913&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_cfl

Hamilton Spec Reporter Steve Milton Said Jessie is Trying to get back for Labour Day
http://www.thespec.com/Sports/article/421204

Trying to find the Brightside of 2008 Season

Top 5 Things about 2008 Hamilton Tigercats

(1) Touchdowns are up . Field Goal Attempts are Less Frequent
(2) The Offence Moves the ball last year we punted more any team league.
(3) Receivers are better Obie has found some nice young Guys
(4) DB are no longer and Issuie.
(5) Team is not being Blow out they are in Most games.

Changes need to be made but not the head coach..

Changes need to made after another lose this time to the Bluebombers 37-24
But one is not Charlie Taaffe..
Charlie Taaffe has done what he could to make this Team winners.
But coaching is not enough when you don't have players to help you win.
We are now on bye For the next 18 days this too long IMO ..

But it maybe needed to get the Players Obie should found before the season.
This Team is in need Major help on the Defence
The D-line has no pass Rush.
We have to sit back in Cover 2 Shell and Blitz to get Pressure.
Leaving our Team open to screens and the quick passing game.

The Young WR are good but the Vets are Awfull ..
What Good is Tony Miles when he can't Stay Healthy .
Jojo walker has more Heart and is Tougher WR .
Pat Woodcock bump him at the line and you take him out.
They Cut Jason French and keep ONeil "bad hands" Wilson .
We need a CFL Vet WR bad..
Charile need to fire his WR Coach

Being back Jason French and hope Sam is cut from Colts.


Offence Tackle Jonta has too go ..
He has lost a Step and holding way too much.

This game was Winnable
Turnovers and Player Mistakes from a Young Team Cost us 2 Points
Welcome back to east Basement Boys.
CFL teams have score 242 Combined Points vs Hamilton
Ticats have score 201 Points vs the CFL
This means Hamilton is -41
A Can't make the Playoff this way .
Enjoy your break I won't

Ticats Ducking Local Media..

The Fearsome 3 have tucked there Tails and our hiding from our local Media.
Weather Obie and Charile have told players to be Quite
Or if they Decided on there own not to talk .
Check out Ken Peters Blog http://catchat.thespec.com/2008/08/whats-up-with-t.html
But Kenny is not only one Being Ducked
The Ticats won't any let any Player Currently hurt talk to Local Media.
The Includes CHCH Reporters.

Now they will talk to Ticats TV or 900 who Shells for The Ticats.
Ticats TV is there to push the Ticats Brand and Tickets
They are not real Media IMO
CHML is a Radio Partner and after Taaffe Gate
They Tucked there Tails to keep The Peace
Now they Soft ball Questions to Casey on his Show.
That is nothing more Infomercial Pushing the Ticats Brand.
Talk about kissing ass.

All the Team Dose by not talking to Kenny or any Reporter is cause Roomer and Innuendo
I Rather Squash Both by Them Talking.
We can't make Rumors is Fact is in Front of us Proving us Wrong. .Stop Ducking the Media and this will All go away.

If I was Commissioner of the CFL.

If I was Commissioner of the CFL
The 10 Things I would to make the CFL Better















(1) Drop the Starting Numbers of Canadians from 7 to 5.
(this would give Team More Flexibly)
(2) Increase the cap 5 M a Season
(3) Add a 3rd Preseason Game
(will allow Players on Bubble a Better chance to make a Team)
(4) Change the overtimes rules
(Teams would play 1 Quarter to a Finish)
(5) I would add Practice Roster Spot for a Canadian QB Only
(6) I Would have two Drafts One for Canadian Talent and one for world Talent.'
(7)I would do away with the cross over.
(The CFL should be East vs West )
(8) Added Teams In Quebec City and St Johns Ottawa.
(9) Have a Draft Lottery
(this will Spread out who Get 1st pick overall)
(10) Have a CFL all Star Game at Rogers Center with Money Going to Sick Kids.

Sam Giguere plays in OT but no Catches.

Ticats Draft Pick and Colts WR Sam Giguere Played Tonight
He was in at WR for Colts in OT The Game is Tied 20-20
No Catches so I Look for him to be cut and in Hamilton in the Next 14 to 18 Days
He has 10 Day window once cut to sign with a other NFL Team.
Then He must Sign in Hamilton. Looking for him After Labour day

Panthers won 23-20
.

JR Cheerteam Dancing to Stripper Music.

I was in Stands for our Great Win but Something Else was Bothering me on Way Home.
When our JR Cheer team Little Girls under 16 Dancing to Hard Core Rap Song
The Song is about Guy Spending his Money on a Stripper on a Pole..

Bob and Ticats Brass Have Said They want a Family Environment for Games.
How is Dirty Rap song Okay for little Girls to Dance do .
I Tired to bring this up Ticats on their Fourms
but they Deleted The post without even Explaining why it was deleted.
Cause of this I will post it here and Link to Video .

Flo-Rida Low feat. T-Pain lyrics

[Chorus:]
Shawty had them Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans]
Boots with the fur [With the fur]
The whole club was lookin at her
She hit the flo [She hit the flo]
Next thing you know
Shawty got low low low low low low low low

Them baggy sweat pants
And the Reeboks with the straps [With the straps]
She turned around and gave that big booty a smack [Ayy]
She hit the flo [She hit the flo]
Next thing you know
Shawty got low low low low low low low low

[Verse 1:]
I ain't never seen nuthin that'll make me go,
this crazy all night spendin my dough
Had a million dollar vibe and a bottle to go
Dem birthday cakes, they stole the show
So sexual, she was flexible
Professional, drinkin X and ooo
Hold up wait a minute, do I see what I think I
Whoa
Did I think I seen shorty get low Ain't the same when it's up that close Make it rain, I'm makin it snow Work the pole, I got the bank roll Imma say that I prefer them no clothes I'm into that, I love women exposed
She threw it back at me, I gave her more
Cash ain't a problem, I know where it goes

She had them

[Chorus:]
Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans]
Boots with the fur [With the fur]
The whole club was lookin at her
She hit the flo [She hit the flo]
Next thing you know
Shawty got low low low low low low low low

Them baggy sweat pants
And the Reeboks with the straps [With the straps]
She turned around and gave that big booty a smack
[Ayy]
She hit the flo [She hit the flo]
Next thing you know
Shawty got low low low low low low low low

[Verse 2:]
Hey
Shawty what I gotta do to get you home My jeans full of gwap And they ready for Shones Cadillacs Maybachs for the sexy grown
Patrone on the rocks that'll make you moan

One stack (come on)
Two stacks (come on)
Three stacks (come on, now that's three grand)
What you think I'm playin baby girl
I'm the man, I'll bend the rubber bands

That's what I told her, her legs on my shoulder I knew it was ova, that Henny and Cola Got me like a Soldier
She ready for Rover, I couldn't control her So lucky oo me, I was just like a clover Shorty was hot like a toaster Sorry but I had to fold her, Like a pornography poster She showed her

what kind of Message dose this send to these little Girls.

Please be more Selective about song use for Jr Dance Team

You can view the Rest of Song Lyrics by Clicking here

Argos Crushed By Ti-cats.

Ticat DB #3 Geoff Tisdale Tries to slide away from a Argo Block


Yesterday was a day of 1st for The Hamilton Tigercats
1ST Passing TD
1st Time we beat the Argo at home in a few years
1st Home win

It was 1st Time I seen this team win a three Parts to a football Game
Offence Special Teams Defence .
what a time to do it
With Their backs to Wall They Came out Flying .

The Ball started to roll when Ticats where 1st and Goal on 4 yard line
The Ticats went to Double TE and Full Back.
This Normal Means Run but not this time.
Ritchie Rolls out then Tosses the Ball to TE/fullback Robert Pavlovic for our 1sr Passing TD

Our 2ND TD was by as RB # 30 Terry Caulley
He Ran one out from 20 yards Diving in the last 2 or 3
By Argos Marched down the Field Getting a TD and Two Point Convert.
We went into have Tied 18 18 .

After that it was all Down hill for Boatman
As 3rd Quarter IWS become a House for Horrors for the Them
The Ticats Marched the opening Kickoff Down for another TD
With Terry Caulley getting a yard passing From Ritchie .

Then our Defence Took Over getting 3 Turnovers
In total they had 4 on Night and Made Kerry Joseph Night a long one
The Ticats Maded The Argos Pay for there Errors push the Score to 33-18

The Boatman then kick a Field Goal Making the Score 33-21
The Game was locked up with Ritchie Williams on Scramble and Long TD
He Hit Chris Bauman
He Turned a good Gain into Touchdown after making Argo DB Miss .
Bauman Then Ran 63 yards for the Ticart 3'rd passing TD
Nick Setta added 3 more Final Score 45-21 Hamilton Tigercats

It was a great Effort by the Full Team
I was Proud of Every Player in the Locker Room
Finally I get Write Something nice thank you Guys ..
Great Work

Here are this Week Game photos.


See you Monday at Practice.
Tom






.

Argos Ticats Tonight 7 PM

WS 7 PM Kickoff
TSN /TSN HD no Blackout
900 CHML AM / Y108 FM 107.9




so it look like 20 to 40% Rain Tonight
Forcast http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caon0289

CFL Background Story
http://www.cfl.ca/article/argos-roll-in ... ace-ticats

http://www.ticats.ca/media/video/id/4591
Charley Press conference

http://www.ticats.ca/depthchart/game/depthid/73
Ticats Depth Chart

http://www.argonauts.ca/index.php/depth ... depthid/71
Argos Depth

Ticats need win 2 of there next 3 games
For a True shot at the Playoffs.

Go Ticats

Lancaster has Cancer

Going to Ticats Practices over the past few years
I have got know alot of CFL Legends

Bernie Custis Angelo Mosca Bob O'Billovich and the Little General Ron Lancaster .
These people have Taught me so much not just about football but life .
I feel so lucky to have known them and learn a Bit at there Feet

I am not your Normal run of the Mill Fan
Ronnie and Other Players from Past I have met have Been Good to me
When I have had a Question .
I have Always got an Answer from them

It very Sad to know Mr Lancaster is sick .
The 1st time Met Mr Ron Lancaster was 4 or 5 years ago
when Bob 1st Bought the team.
He was a Our GM and The Time.

I Remember walking into Office at I.WS.
There Was Ronnie at His Desk.
Who are you
Why are here.

I was shaking in my boots
Me " I am here to Interview Danny for My Web sight "
Ron :Who said you could do this ?
Me : Davis Sauve Sir
Ron : He not with Football Operations
You have go threw us .
I am shaking bad by this time

Ron :Relax Kid Let Me get Danny for you .(Laughing )

Since then I Feel I got the Respect of Him and others Who Come to Practices.
Ron & the other CFL Legends Are Quiet Respectful men
They See how much I love the Game.
So I hope I have got there Respect .
I No longer feel Nervous around them.
In Fact I look forward to Speaking them when I can.
Especially The Little General
Please Get Will Ron

You can view Rons Message Here.
http://www.ticats.ca/article/ronlancasterannouncement

Those who wish to send their best wishes can do so by e-mailing Ron@ticats.ca.

Please Make the Loosing Stop

Okay My Last Blog post was rather Negative
Right Now I just Hate Losing and After Speaking to Staff Players and Front Office .
I see there are Too.

We need to win 2 of the next 3 to keep our playoffs Hopes Alive.
Without Casey and Jesse that is hard Task.
Some people on Ticats.ca Have said George Hudson is too old and should Retire.
Disagree We need Vets like George ..

Without A Solid Core of vets things would be worse.
Personally I don't Blocking Schemes on passes.
But it can be Fix.

Please Stop the losing
so I can't stop Being Negative Please.. please
I tired of Being a Negative Nelli Please Win Guys..

Kenny Peters of Spec Said Ticats are done

Here is what Left of the Beast of the East
A Stuff Toothless Tiger



We are 6 Games into the season and where 1 and 5.
This season has been Painful to watch
Kenny Petters of Spec Who I Learn Great Deal From Said The Team is done.
You Can Read his blog here http://catchat.thespec.com/

Well Kenny if we are Done Bob is going have to give me 25% off my Ticket next year
Plus I'll let him keep my Playoff Depost
I will roll that into next year Ticket.

At 385.00 For a Sliver Seat
I should get next Seasons ticket for around 240.00 Dollars
So Frankly if our done We just have ride it out ..
I will Enjoy my Price Break Since I don't get go Games Free Like Kenny dose.
Here is Question for Kenny Petters
How long will Bob Young Keep Putting Money in this Money Pit of a Team.

As a Fan I am Sad that the once Great Beasts of East Are Gone
They Are Now Stuff and Mounted on Every CFL Team Wall
The problem is not players Coaches Or GM
It much Higher Up.....IMO

Like I Said they would not win.

Another loss That comes down to bad Play by the o-line.
The hoggiees are just not doing there Job.
No Pass Rush on the D-line.
I am too pissed to write anything else 1-5 is not acceptable

Ticats are now 1 and 5

Will good news is If they Keep playing Bad I get Cheaper tickets next year