GAME #6 HAMILTON TIGER-CATS(2-3) AT TORONTO ARGONAUTS (2-3) THURS., AUGUST 3, 1995 -- 7:30 P.M. -- SKYDOME NO TELEVISION, RADIO: AM 640 GAME NOTES THE SKINNY: The Argonauts face their arch-rivals, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in the first of two games between these teams in 1995. The Argonauts return from a three-game road swing with one victory, recorded on Saturday. In that contest the Argos needed overtime to edge the Memphis Mad Dogs 10-7 at Tennessee’s Liberty Bowl. For the Argos, the much-needed victory allowed them to keep pace in their division. The win was their first on the road in 1995. The Argonauts defence has not allowed a touchdown in the last two games and held Memphis to only 200 net offensive yards last week. The Argo defence is the toughest in the League to score a passing touchdown against having surrendered only three. The Memphis contest marked the third consecutive game in which the starting quarterback was knocked from the game due to injury. Last week, starter ERIK WHITE gave way to rookie ROBERT DOUGHERTY in the second quarter after suffering a bruised sternum. Dougherty, seeing his first action of his pro career, went 11 of 18 for 80 yards and rushed seven times for 44 yards. Dougherty took the Argos downfield in the game’s final drive allowing for a WAYNE LAMMLE 37-yard field goal with one second remaining in the second overtime period for the victory. Lammle was named the Argos’ special teams player-of-the-game in his best outing of the season. He punted 14 times, just one kick shy of the club record, for an average of 45 yards out- dueling canine kicker Chris Gardere and added two field goals including a season-long 49 yarder. The overtime game was the first since the 1992 season opener when the Ottawa Rough Riders squeaked past the Argos 53-42 July 9th at Frank Clair Stadium. The Cats meanwhile are looking to regain their winning form after dropping their last two games to Edmonton and Memphis. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the HAROLD BALLARD MEMORIAL TROPHY. The Argonauts will be defending possession of the award, presented annually to the winner of the season series (see The Rivalry below). Argo quarterback MARVIN GRAVESwill make his 1995 debut, eight weeks after undergoing back surgery to correct two herniated discs. After sitting out the Memphis contest with injury, quarterback KENT AUSTIN and receiver PAUL MASOTTI, will be ready for action. There are no less than nine former Argos on the Tabbie roster (see Switching Sides below). LINEUP CHANGES FOR HAMILTON: The Argos will make four lineup changes for the Hamilton contest. Inserted into the lineup and making their 1995 debuts are: Defensive tackle CARLOS FOWLER, defensive back ERIC HOSKINS and quarterback MARVIN GRAVES. Receiver PAUL MASOTTI returns to active duty since missing the Memphis contest with a hamstring strain. Not dressing for the Tabbie contest are receiver Lee Gissendaner (practice roster), defensive end Eric Blount (leg), linebacker Sheldon Benoit (practice roster) and quarterback Robert Dougherty (practice roster). THE RIVALRY: The Argonauts and Tiger-Cats renew the oldest rivalry in professional sports with head to head contests since 1873. The two clubs have met 173 times since 1946 with the Argonauts recording 70 victories against 99 losses and four ties. The last time these teams met was Oct. 2, 1994 when the Argonauts posted four fourth quarter touchdowns to spark the biggest fourth quarter comeback in the teams’ history, winning 39-36. Pivot MARVIN GRAVES engineered the 28 unanswered points after spelling the injured ERIK WHITElate in the third quarter. The Argos also defeated the Cats 31-19 at Ivor Wynne Stadium in the Labour Day tilt Sept. 5 and so with the season sweep, the Boatmen captured the HAROLD E. BALLARD MEMORIAL TROPHY. The award, named in honor of the late owner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, is presented annually to the winner of the regular season series between the Argos and the Tiger-Cats. This is the tenth year since the Trophy’s inception, dating back to 1986. The Argonauts have taken the title every year except 1989, 1992 and 1993. Below is a breakdown of the season series since its inception. Year Winner Series 1986 Toronto 2-1 1987 Toronto 3-1 1988 Toronto 2-2 1989 Hamilton 4-0 1990 Toronto 3-0 1991 Toronto 3-1 1992 Hamilton 3-0 1993 Hamilton 3-0 1994 Toronto 2-0 The last time the Tiger-Cats defeated the Argonauts at SkyDome was July 22, 1993 with a 25-9 victory. The Argos will travel to Hamilton Sat., Sept. 9 to complete the season series. THE INJURY REPORT: The Argos injury list includes: quarterbacks Kent Austin (hamstring - day-to-day) and Erik White (bruised sternum), rush end Eric Blount (leg contusion - day-to-day), slotback Jock Climie (knee - second-degree MCL - out four weeks), fullback Norm Casola (foot - day-today), safety George Nimako (foot - day-to- day) and defensive back Kevin Whitley (knee scoped on June 27-out). SWITCHING SIDES: Former Argonauts who now toil with Hamilton include kicker Hank Ilesic, defensive lineman Mike Campbell, offensive linemen Blaine Schmidt and Daryl Harle, quarterback Mike Kerrigan, receivers Wally Zatylny and Manny Hazard, running back Derrick McAdoo and safety Brian McCurdy. Player Personnel Consultant Mike McCarthy was the Argos’ General Manager from 1990-1993. Former Tiger-Cats now suited up for Toronto include tackle Mike Jovanovich, half back Gregg Eaglin and running backs Reggie Barnes and P.J. Martin. Receivers Mike Morreale and Paul Masotti both live in Stoney Creek, Ont. HOME VS. ROAD / NORTH VS. SOUTH Argos current home record (1994 record in parenthesis): 1-0 (3-6) Argos current away record (1994 record in parenthesis): 1-3 (4-5) Argos current record vs. the North:1-2 Argos current record vs. the South: 1-1 SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYERS-OF-THE-GAME Game 1: Norm Casola Game 6: Game 11: Game 16: Game 2: Mike Clemons Game 7: Game 12: Game 17: Game 3: Darrick Branch Game 8: Game 13: Game 18: Game 4: P.J. Martin Game 9: Game 14: Game 5: Wayne Lammle Game 10: Game 15: THECOACH: Mike Faragalli notched his first win as a head coach July 6 with a 37- 24 victory over the Ottawa Rough Riders in the 1995 home opener. He was named Skipper of the Argonauts Jan. 24, 1995. At 36, he is the CFL’s youngest head coach and returns to Canadian football after spending the previous four seasons with Bowling Green (Ohio) State University as offensive coordinator. In his 14 years as a football coach, Faragalli has never been part of a team with a losing record. His father, Joe, spent eight years coaching in the CFL with Saskatchewan, Edmonton and Ottawa. Joe led the Eskimos to a 1987 Grey Cup win with a 38-36 victory over the Bob O’Billovich-led Toronto Argonauts. Faragalli has succeeded at every coaching level making three trips to the Grey Cup (1985-86 and 1990) ultimately winning a CFL championship in 1986. He has coached offensive players to stardom such as Mike (Pinball) Clemons (William and Mary, 1983- 84), Tracy Ham (Edmonton, 1990), Mike Kerrigan (Hamilton, 1986) and Craig Ellis (Edmonton, 1990). He credits his success to his mentor and father, Joe. He has also coached alongside CFL greats - Hugh Campbell, Cal Murphy, Don Sutherin and Don Matthews while as a guest coach for Edmonton in 1979. He made the leap to the pros in 1985 as offensive coordinator with the Tiger-Cats. The Tabbies went on to take the CFL East and quarterback Ken Hobart was named a Division all-star. The following year he tutored Cat pivot Mike Kerrigan who led offensive assaults on opposing teams stopping only after the 39-15 Grey Cup victory over Edmonton that year. Faragalli left the Cats to join his father and the Montreal Alouettes in 1987 but took a position as offensive coordinator with Trinity College (Hartford, Ct.) when the CFL franchise ceased operations. He returned to the CFL a year later, this time with the Eskimos. For three seasons (1988-90) his offence, led by the potent Tracy Ham, lit up the scoreboards. He helped take the club to the 1990 Grey Cup, a game in which the Esks lost to Winnipeg, 50-11. Faragalli’s Head Coaching RecordG W L T F A PTS 5 2 3 0 114 122 4 ARGONAUTS 1995 VITAL STATS Record at Home: 1-0 Record When Leading After 1st Quarter: 1-2 Record on Road: 1-3 Record Leading After 2nd Quarter: 1-2 Record on Natural Grass: 1-2 Record Leading After 3rd Quarter: 1-1 Record on Artificial Turf: 1-1 Afternoon Record: 0-1 Record vs. North: 1-2 Evening Record: 2-2 Record vs. South: 1-1 Record on National TV: 2-2 SkyDome Record (Since 1989): 33W, 22L Record When Argos Score the Game’s First Point: 0-2 Home Record with roof open: 1-0 Record Below the 49th Parallel: 1-1 SkyDome record when attendance is 30,000+ (since 1989): 21-8 TOP PERFORMANCES IN 1995 Longest Run From Scrimmage Argonauts 29 yards Mike Clemons at Shrev.,, July 22 Opposition 16 yards (TD) Lucious Floyd, Tor. at Edm., July 1 Longest Completed Pass Argonauts 61 yards (TD) Kent Austin to Darrick Branch, at Edm., July 1 and Erik White to Darrick Branch, Ott. at Tor., July 6 Opposition 81 yards Danny McManus to Matt Clark, Tor. at Van., July 13 Longest Field Goal Argonauts 49 yards Wayne Lammle at Mem., July 29 Opposition 49 yards Bjorn Nittmo, Tor. at Shrev., July 22 Longest Punt Argonauts 58 yards Wayne Lammle at Mem., July 29 Opposition 60 yards Robbie Keen, Tor. at Shrev., July 22 Longest Punt Return Argonauts 44 yards Mike Clemons at Mem., July 29 Opposition 33 yards Freeman Baysinger, Tor. at Shrev., July Longest Kickoff Argonauts 85 yards Wayne Lammle at Van., July 13 Opposition 75 yards Sean Fleming, Tor. at Edm., July 1 Longest Kickoff Return Argonauts 95 yards (TD) Darrick Branch at Van., July 13 Opposition 49 yards Horace Brooks, Ott. at Tor., July 6 Longest Unsuccessful Field Goal Return Argonauts 52 yards Mike Clemons, Ott. at Tor., July 6 Opposition 15 yards Eddie Brown, Tor. at Mem., July 29 Longest Interception Return Argonauts 14 yards Gregg Eaglin, Ott. at Tor., July 6 Opposition 32 yards Donald Odegard, Tor. at Mem., July 29 Longest Fumble Return Argonauts 7 yards Gregg Eaglin, Ott. at Tor., July 6 Opposition 0 yards Numerous Players THE LAST TIME... it happened in the regular season Kickoff Returned for a TD Argonauts July 13, 1995 Darrick Branch at Van., 95 yards Opposition Aug. 4, 1994 Norris Thomas, Wpg. at Tor., 97 yards, Punt Returned for a TD Argonauts July 7, 1994 Mike Clemons vs. Balt., 68 yards Opposition Oct. 28, 1994 David Lucas, Shrev. at Tor., 74 yards Interception Returned for a TD Argonauts Nov. 6, 1994 Ken Walcott at Wpg., 71 yards Opposition Oct. 2, 1994 Gregg Eaglin, Ham. at Tor., 27 yards Fumble Returned for a TD Argonauts July 13, 1995 Carl Coulter, 0 yards Opposition Nov. 6, 1994 Reg Clark, Tor. at Wpg., 9 yards Punt Blocked Argonauts Oct. 16, 1994 Eric Blount at Ott. Opposition July 1, 1995 Martin., Tor. at Edm., July 1 Field Goal Blocked Argonauts Oct. 4, 1992 Rodney Harding at Reg. Opposition July 7, 1994 Matt Goodwin Balt. at Tor. 400+ Yards Passing Game Argonauts July 22, 1994 Mike Kerrigan at Reg., 429 yards Opposition Aug. 11, 1994 Kent Austin, Tor. at Van., 523 yards 100+ Rushing Game Argonauts Oct. 2, 1994 Muhammad Shamsid-Deen vs. Ham., 165 yards Opposition Oct. 2, 1994 Reggie Barnes, Ham. at Tor., 110 yards 200+ Yards Receiving Game Argonauts Aug. 26, 1993 Manny Hazard vs. Ott., 227 yards Opposition Sept. 20, 1987 Tony Champion, Ham. at Tor., 202 yards The Argonauts Were Shutout Sept. 13, 1992 Cal. 31 at Tor. 0 The Opposition Was Shutout Aug. 8, 1979 Ham. 0 at Tor. 25 PLAYER CREDITS KENT AUSTIN (5 GAMES ARGOS/122 GAMES CFL) The League’s top-rated pass with a 64.2 completion percentage and a 113.3 EFF rating...Did not play in the 10-7 overtime victory at Mem., July 29 nursing a hamstring pull...Started the Week #4 contest at Shrev. but left the game early in the first quarter after re-aggravating his hamstring...Completed four of five passes in the game’s opening drive and hit SBRob Crifo for a TD before leaving for the only major of the game...Left in the third quarter of the B.C. game July 13 with a strained hamstring...Had thrown three TDs before leaving the game, his team in the lead...Missed the home opener vs. Ott. July 6 with a calf injury...Made his debut as an Argo at Edm. July 1 where he passed for 336 yards (second ranked in the League behind B.C.’s Danny McManus) hitting on 62% of his passes...Threw his first TD as an Argo, a 13-yard connection with running back Reggie Barnes...Connected with Darrick Branch for a 61-yard fourth quarter TD in the 45-23 loss...Gave up two interceptions...Had an outstanding first half vs. Saskatchewan in preseason game #2 in which he threw for 237 yards and four TDs to give the Argos a lead they would not relinquish...Finished the preseason 22 of 40, 318 yards, 1 INT, 4 TDs in just three quarters of action. REGGIE BARNES (5/71) The former Ti-Cat rushed 11 times for 44 yards at Mem., July 29... Played in his 70th CFL game at Shrev., July 22......Leads the team in carries (52) and touchdowns (5)...Recorded three rushing TDs vs. Ott. July 6 on runs of two, two and one yard...Only nine other Argonauts have ever rushed for three scores in the same game...Led the team in rushing yards vs. Ott. with 70 on 13 carries...May challenge former Argonaut Darrell K. Smith’s single season TD mark of 20 set in 1990... Made his Argo debut at Edm. July 1 where he recorded two TDs including one on a 13-yard reception from Kent Austin...Was denied a third major when he was stopped three times from the Edmonton one-yard line...In all rushed 12 times for 10 yards and caught two passes for 24 yards... Scored the Argos only two touchdowns at Ham., June 15 in preseason game #1 on one-yard plunges...Final preseason numbers include 13 carries for 31 yards, 2 TDs...Was acquired as a free agent March 31 from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. DARRICK BRANCH (12/12) Starts his sixth consecutive game at wide receiver...Had 49 yards in kickoff returns at Shrev., July 22 and has 271 yards on the season, fourth-best in the League...Returned a kickoff 95 yards for a TD at Van., July 13, the first KOR TD since Terry Greer did it in 1981...Was named the special teams player-of-the-game...Had a string of three games with TDs in each of the first three games...The second-ranked receiver with 249 yards and a 25-yard per-catch average...Caught his second 61-yard TD pass in as many games from QBErik White vs. Ott. July 6...The Argos’ top player at Edm. July 1, Branch brought in five passes for 127 yards, his first career 100-yard game...Recorded his first TD on the year on a deflected pass intended for team mate Fairholm and continued 61 yards for the score...In all, recorded 222 all-purpose yards with 80 coming on four kickoff returns...Caught only one pass in the preseason, a 13-yard gain at Ham., June 15...Also recorded a 49-yard missed FG return vs. Ssk., June 24 in preseason game #2...Finished the 1994 season with 10 catches for 127 yards and one TD...Will see action as a kickoff return specialist. SWIFT BURCH (21/21) Posted one hit at Mem., July 29...Had a strong game at Shrev., July 22 with five total tackles anchoring the D-line...Recorded his first QB sack on the year taking down Lion pivot Danny McManus at Van., July 13...The second-ranked defensive tackler vs. Ott. July 6, he recorded four tackles...The sophomore had a strong game at Edm. July 1 recording four defensive tackles....Played in the second preseason contest vs. Ssk., June 24 and recorded one pass knockdown in that game...The Temple product was named the Argos’ rookie-of-the-year last season after racking up nine quarterback sacks, second only to Rodney Harding. JOE BURGOS (22/22) His line surrendered a season high seven sacks at Mem., July 29 for a total of 14 on the year -- eighth-ranked on the team...Played in his 20th CFLcontest at Van., July 13...His line unit allowed only one QB sack in that game...Continues to dress as the club’s starting tackle on the right side...The runner-up for the 1994 Argo rookie-of-the-year, Burgos shifted this season to tackle after playing guard last season...The import lineman suited up for both preseason contests...Under his help the Argos offensive line dramatically decreased the number of quarterback sacks by more than half given up in 1994 vs. 1993. NOAH CANTOR (5/5) His best game of the year, Cantor led the team in special teams tackles at Mem., July 29 with three...Recorded his first tackle of the season at Shrev., July 22...Made his pro football debut at Edm. July 1 backing up the defensive line...Will see action primarily on special teams vs. Ott...The Ottawa native played in both preseason games but did not record a hit. MIKE CLEMONS (94/94) Takes over as the teams’ top rusher with 178 yards,averaging a team-high 6.6 yards per carry...Recorded a season long 44-yard punt return at Mem., July 29...Led the team with 60 rushing yards on seven carries at Shrev., July 22...Left the Vancouver contest July 13 with bruised ribs but still recorded his first TD on the year on a seven-yard pass from pivot Austin....Has a 7.7- yard rushing average to lead the team...Made the play of the game vs. Ott. July 6 when he foiled a Rider fake punt with a well-timed hit deep in Argo territory negating a first down by inches and turning the ball over to the Argos late in the game with a seven-point lead...Also returned a MFG a season-high 52 yards in the fourth quarter to give his team strong field position... Played in his 90th career game at Edm. July 1 as the DI...Caught one pass for 39 yards and rushed twice for another 12 yards...Played in the second preseason contest and rushed four times for 11 yards and had two catches for 11 yards and one TD vs. Ssk. June 24...The two-time all-East all-star has five 100+ yard career receiving games, one 100+ rushing game, is the holder of five club records, one CFL record (single season combined yards -- 3,300 in 1990)... The CFL’s most outstanding player in 1990...Recorded 2,399 all-purpose yards in 1994. ROB CRIFO (7/71) Caught two passes for 18 yards at Mem., July 29...Recorded the game’s only touchdown on a nine-yard pass from Kent Austin at Shrev., July 22 on the club’s opening drive...Despite missing two games with a shoulder injury, is still the team’s No. 3-ranked receiver with 176 yards...Recorded his second 100-yard game as an Argo after filling in for the injured Jeff Fairholm at Van., July 13...Amassed a team-high 121 yards on a game-high seven receptions including a 56-yard long in his 1995 debut... Crifo had been nursing a partially dislocated shoulder in preseason game #2 vs. Ssk. June 24 at SkyDome when he hauled in a TD pass from Kent Austin.... Spent the first two weeks of the season on the club’s injured list...Dressed for four games for the Argos in 1994. CARL COULTER (20/75) His line surrendered a season high seven sacks at Mem., July 29 for a total of 14 on the year -- eighth-ranked on the team...Recorded his second pro TD after recovering a Paul Masotti fumble in the Lions’ end zone at Van., July 13... The ex-Lion started the year in Edm. July 1 as the club’s starting centre after spending most of training camp nursing a knee injury...He and his team mates have held opposing defenses to only seven QB sacks...Dresses again as the starting centre...Suffered a season-ending knee injury at Ott., Oct. 16, 1994 after starting his ninth consecutive game at centre. JEFF CUMMINS (5/13) Starts his sixth consecutive game at rush end...Had his best game of the season at Mem., July 29 with two tackles, one pass deflection and two quarterback sacks...Recorded another strong outing with numerous quarterback pressure, one sack and four defensive tackles at Shrev., July 22..Recorded his first sack as an Argo vs. Ott., July 6 taking down Rider pivot Danny Barrett...Made his Argonaut debut July 1 at Edm. since winning the starting defensive end spot at training camp...Recorded three defensive tackles in that contest in a strong outing and forced Esk pivot Kerwin Bell out of the pocket many times...Was selected by the Argos (32nd overall) in the third round of the Las Vegas Posse Dispersal Draft April 18, 1995...Played the last eight games for Vegas in 1994. MIKE DuMARESQ (5/75) Continues to dress as the reserve offensive lineman...The former Eskimo made his Argonaut debut July 1 at Edm. since being acquired as a free agent Feb. 27, 1995...Saw action backing up the offensive line where he will again see action this week...Will back-up the tackles and play on special teams...Started 11 contests for the Eskimos in 1994...Teamed with mate Pierre Vercheval both at Western Ontario and in Edmonton. GREG EAGLIN (5/37) Posted three defensive tackles at Mem., July 29...Recorded three total tackles at Shrev., July 22...Had three tackles and one pass deflection at Van., July 13...Recorded both his first pick and first fumble recovery as an Argo vs. Ott., July 6 in his best game of the year...Returned the Danny Barrett attempt 14 yards to halt the Rider drive...Made his Argonaut debut July 1 at Edm. since being claimed off waivers June 27...Started at right half back in that contest and recorded one defensive tackle and one pass deflection....Played the last two seasons anchoring the Tiger-Cat secondary...Played the preseason contest vs. Tor. June 15 at Hamilton while still with the Tabbies. JEFF FAIRHOLM (16/112) Led the Argos for the second consecutive game with 55 yards on six receptions...Led the Argos with 38 receiving yards at Shrev., July 22...Left the B.C. contest in the second quarter with a knee injury after catching only two passes for 15 yards...Caught just one pass for four yards vs. Ott., July 6 before leaving the game with a concussion...In his first regular season game (at Edm., July 1) since injuring his knee in Oct./94, recorded a team-high (tied) six receptions for 56 yards from Kent Austin at Edm. July 1...Continues to start at right slot where he will look for a familiar face in former Roughrider team mate Austin...Played in both preseason contests and led the team in receptions (*tied) with five catches for 53 yards...Suffered a season-ending knee injury vs. Ott., Sept. 18, 1994. DUANE FORDE (23/57) Hauled in three catches for 35 yards at Mem., July 29...Averages over eight yards per reception...Had 24 yards on four receptions at Shrev., July 22...Did not carry the ball at Van., July 13...Rushed the ball once for eight yards and caught one pass for 10 yards in the home opener and his 20th game as an Argo vs. Ott., July 6...Rushed the ball three times for eight yards at Edm. July 1 and saw action primarily as a pass blocker vs. the Eskimo defensive unit...Had the ball jarred loose on one rushing attempt for his first fumble on the year...His second full season as the starting full back for the Boatmen...The Toronto native played in both preseason games and amassed 26 yards on three carries and picked up another 14 yards on 2 catches...He started all 18 games for Toronto in 1994. CARLOS FOWLER (5/5) Makes his 1995 Argonaut debut since being on the practice roster for the first five weeks...Will dress in place of the injured Eric Blount (leg) vs. Ham...The Wisconsin product made his CFLdebut Sept. 5, 1994 vs. Ham. and finished the year starting the final three games and the playoff. CHRIS GIOSKOS (1/86) Made his regular season debut as an Argo at Mem., July 29 after going down June 24th in the club’s preseason match against Saskatchewan in which he hurt his knee...Will continue to start at left tackle in place of John Terry who moved to the practice roster...Signed as a free agent with the Argos March 7, 1995 from the Ottawa Rough Riders. MARVIN GRAVES (18/18) Makes his 1995 Argo debut since undergoing surgery to correct two herniated discs in his lower back eight weeks ago...Finished the 1994 season 119 of 230, 1,888 yards, 9 INTs, 11 TDs...The last time Graves played Hamilton, he engineered 28 unanswered points to complete the biggest fourth quarter comeback in team history...The final score was 39-36 Toronto. LEON HATZIIOANNOU (19/109) Added another sack at Mem., July 29 to give him a team-high four (tied with Cummins) on the year...Posted three hits at Shrev., July 22... Brought down Rider pivot Danny Barrett for his third sack in two games vs. Ott., July 6...Dropped Barrett for a 14-yard loss and added two defensive tackles...Recorded a team-high two quarterback sacks and added two tackles in the season opener at Edm. July 1 for his best game ever as a pro...The 100-game vet has never had a two-sack game until then...Continues to dress as the club’s starting defensive tackle along-side Swift Burch...Chipped in with one defensive tackle in the preseason...His sophomore year with Toronto...Played in his 100th League game vs. Ott., Sept. 18, 1994....Played 19 games in an 18- game schedule in 1988 after being traded five times between Winnipeg and Ottawa. TOMMY HENRY (20/29) Is tied with three others for the League lead in picks after notching his fourth on the year at Mem., July 29...Added three defensive tackles in that contest...Part of a defence which has not surrendered a touchdown in two consecutive games...Was not called upon to make any hits at Shrev., July 22...Added one fumble recovery to his collection of picks at Van., July 13 (for 0 yards)...His three INTs are second-ranked in the CFL... Recorded his third interception of the year vs. Ott. July 6 picking a Danny Barrett deep attempt late in the game to stall a Roughie drive... Also chipped in with three defensive tackles...Had a strong game in the secondary recording two interception, both Kerwin Bell attempts at Edm. July 1...Also notched one defensive tackle...Was flagged twice for pass interference...The sophomore pro won the starting left half back position at training camp...The Florida State product had a strong preseason with strong coverage needing to make just one defensive hit...Finished the 1994 campaign starting 15 contests in all. ERIC HOSKINS (7/7) Makes his 1995 debut since dressing for seven game in 1989 with the Argos... Has spent the first five weeks on the Argo practice roster...Will dress as the club’s DI...A two-way player, he can suit up as a slotback...Takes the roster spot of receiver Lee Gisendaner. MIKE JOVANOVICH (23/50) His line surrendered a season-high seven sacks at Mem., July 29 for a total of 14 on the year -- eighth-ranked on the team...His offensive line only gave up one QB sack at Van., July 13...Played his 20th game as an Argo vs. Ott. July 6...Started the year at tackle but has switched to guard, his traditional position...Begins his second full season with Toronto...Started in all 18 games in 1994 for Toronto...Part of an offensive line which allowed only 41 sacks in 1994, less than half the number from the previous year. MAURICE KELLY (3/21) Had two tackles at Mem., July 29...Led the team in hits with six at Shrev., July 22...Made his long-awaited Argonaut debut at B.C. July 13 after being declared healthy by the Argo medical staff...Was tested early and often... Did not disappoint as he notched four tackles, batted away one pass and recorded his first pick of the season, a Danny McManus attempt...Kelly was nursing offseason knee surgery from an injury sustained in last year’s Week #18 contest...Led the Posse in tackles (83 defensive and 16 ST) and INTs (4) in 1994. WAYNE LAMMLE (23/34) His best game of the year, Lammle was named the team’s special teams player-of-the-game at Mem., July 29 after punting the ball 14 times, one shy of the club mark, for a 45-yard average...He went two for three in FG attempts, hitting a season high 49 yarder, then nailed a 37 yard attempt with one second left remaining in the overtime period to propel the Argo over the Mad Dogs 10-7 in a game dominated by both kickers....Missed his first FG attempt of the season, a 53-yarder wide right...Hit on his only FG attempt, a 21-yarder at B.C., July 13... Recorded his first FG of the year on a 34-yard attempt vs. Ott. July 6...The fourth-ranked kicker with 1,205 kickoff yards...Had a rough opener at Edm. July 1 suffering one blocked punt and three more which were partially blocked... The fourth-year veteran won both kicking duties at training camp...Had a strong camp with a 45-yard punting average and one of two in the field goal department... His preseason kickoffs averages 52 yards...In 1994, Lammle finished the season 37 of 57 in the FG department and accounted for 180 of the Argos’ 516 points, fifth best in team history. P.J. MARTIN (5/30) Was named by the coaching staff as the special teams player-of-the-game at Shrev., July 22...Seeing action on special teams only, Martin recorded one defensive tackle at Van., July 13 and at Edm. July 1 in his Argo debut...Was acquired as a free agent for Hamilton May 16, 1995...Will see action on special teams at B.C. dressing as the No. 3 fullback...Rushed twice for five yards in preseason action... Dressed for nine games in 1994 before being assigned to the practice roster with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. PAUL MASOTTI (110/110) Missed the Memphis contest nursing a hamstring pull...Pulled up with a hamstring strain early at B.C. Jul.y 13 but still managed four catches for 64 yards...Recorded his eighth career 100-yard receiving contest vs. Ott. July 6 leading all receivers with 136 yards on 6 receptions...The team leader in receiving yards with 267 and receptions with ...Hauled in a team-high (tied) six passes for 67 yards at Edm. July 1...Coming off his best ever year, Masotti continues to anchor the receiving corps leading the club in the preseason with five catches for 106 yards and one TD...The Stoney Creek, Ont. native was named the team’s Outstanding Canadian and Outstanding player in 1994 after leading the team with 1,280 receiving yards...The first Canadian-born receiver to break the 1,000-yard mark for the Argos. JOE MERO (5/32) Had two hits and one pass deflection at Mem., July 29...Posted four tackles at Shrev., July 22...Moved over to start at right corner in place of Frank Adams at B.C., July 13 to accommodate a debuting Maurice Kelly...Had three tackles vs. Ott. July 6... Made his Argonaut debut at Edm. July 1 since joining the team June 25th after a trade with Winnipeg which saw the Argos give up their third round pick in the upcoming 1996 CFLCollege Draft...Recorded four defensive tackles vs. the Eskimos...Played 1994 with the Shreveport Pirates and played in 11 games...Saw preseason action with the Blue Bombers...Will start at the right corner in place of Reggie Pleasant who retired June 4, 1995. PETER MILLER (2/23) In his second game of the season, made three combined tackles playing mostly special teams at Mem., July 29...Made his long-awaited Argonaut debut at Shrev., July 22 but did not record a hit...Switches to jersey No. 72...Spent the first three weeks on the injured list after injuring himself at training camp (torn gluteus maximus)...Will dress as a back-up linebacker but will see action on special team...Takes the roster spot of the injured Jock Climie. AINSWORTH MORGAN (3/3) Morgan made his 1995 Argonauts debut at Mem., July 29 after being signed to the practice roster July 25th then activated for the Memphis contest...There he made his first tackle of the season, a special teams hit...Was originally signed as a free agent and attended the Argos’ 1995 training camp...Will dress as the back-up wideout and takes the roster spot of Paul Masotti (hamstring)...Dressed for the Week #4 match in 1994 vs. Las Vegas as a back-up wide receiver but was subsequently released. MIKE MORREALE (5/5) Made one ST hit at Shrev., July 22 playing exclusively on special teams...Played at slot in place of the injured Jock Climie at B.C., July 13 but had no receptions but chipped in with one STtackle...Had his best game as a pro vs. Ott. July 6 filling in for the injured Jeff Fairholm...Hauled in five passes for 83 yards -- good enough to rank second amongst Argo receivers...His first pro reception was a 26-yard completion from pivot Erik White...Made his pro debut as the back-up slotback at Edm. July 1...Sees action primarily on special team...Caught his first pro touchdown vs. Ssk. June 24 in preseason game #2 on a 14-yard pass reception from quarterback Robert Dougherty.... Final preseason numbers were two catches for 24 yards...A cousin of WRPaul Masotti. JOE SARDO (19/58) Leads the team in hits with 21 after leading the team at Mem., July 29 with six defensive tackles...Led all Argo tacklers at Van., July 13 with five defensive and three special teams hits while batting away a McManus pass attempt...The team’s No. 2-ranked tackler with 15 hits....Had a strong game vs. Ott. July 6 with three defensive hits, two special teams tackles and one pass deflection as the back-up WILL linebacker...At Edm., recorded one defensive tackle...Was moved to a back-up role behind Chris Tsangaris at Edm. July 1 after beginning the game as a starter....Started the final three games of 1994 at LB...A cousin of WR Paul Masotti. HERON TAIT (2/2) Playing in his third consecutive game vs. Ham...Made two special teams hits at Mem., July 29...Made his professional debut at Shrev., July 22 dressing as a back-up safety in place of the injured George Nimako (foot)...Posted his first tackle of his career in that contest...Was selected in the third round by the Ottawa Rough Riders in the 1995 CFL College Draft but was released from their mini-camp (see Players Not Listed in the Media Guide). CALVIN TIGGLE(22/22) Returned to the middle at Mem., July 29 since missing his first games as an Argo at Shrev., July 22...Counted four defensive hits vs. the Mad Dogs...Playing with an injured back, Tiggle only accounted for one tackle at B.C. July 13 and slips to second spot in team hits with 13...Led the defence in hits with seven hits vs. Ott. July 6...Played a strong game in the middle at Edm. July 1 stopping the Esks on third and one and adding four tackles and one pass deflection...Played in preseason game #2 vs. Ssk. June 24...Had three hits in that contest...Was named the teams’ MVP in 1994 and was named to the all-Canadian squad at linebacker... Led the League in tackles in 1994 with 135...A member of the 1991 national champion Georgia Tech Yellowjackets. CHRIS TSANGARIS(5/50) Did not make a tackle at Mem., July 29...Had two tackles at Shrev., July 22... Made one defensive hit at Van., July 13...Promoted to the starting WILL linebacker vs. Ott. where he made three tackles...Began the Edmonton contest as the back-up but moved in to start by the second quarter...Tallied three defensive hits and one STtackle in the contest... Will dress as the back-up linebacker since arriving from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a free agent March 31, 1995... Will see action on special teams at Memphis...Final preseason numbers include one quarterback sack recorded vs. Ssk., June 24. PIERRE VERCHEVAL (26/103) His line surrendered a season high seven sacks at Mem., July 29 for a total of 14 on the year -- eighth-ranked on the team...Played in his 100th career game vs. Ott. July 6 where he re-aggravated his ankle injury late in the contest... Will continue to dress at Memphis anchoring the offensive line..The team’s top offensive lineman from 1994 and all-Canadian guard resumes his eighth year in the CFL...Will anchor the Argos’ running attack at B.C... Did not play in either preseason contest after suffering an ankle injury early in training camp. KEN WALCOTT (12/31) Continues to start at safety for the sixth consecutive contest...Made two defensive and two ST hits at Shrev., July 22...Started his third contest at free safety at Van., July 13 where he counted three defensive tackles....At Edm. July 1 was called on twice to make tackles...Begins his first full season with the Argonauts...Played in both preseason games where he chipped in with one special teams tackle in limited action...The Sydney, N.S. native dressed for seven games with the Argos in 1994. ERIK WHITE(15/15) Started the Memphis contest July 29 but was knocked from the game with bruised ribs in the second quarter...Went 5 of 12, 51 yards and 2 INTs before giving way to Robert Dougherty...Came in for the second straight contest at Shrev., July 22 and took over from the injured QBKent Austin (hamstring) early in the first quarter...Finished 13 of 22, 91 yards and his fourth INT of the season in a contest the Argos lost 11-10 in the Louisiana heat... Took over from Kent Austin (pulled hamstring) in the third quarter at Van., July 13...Went 8 of 16 with two INTs in the Argos’ 35-34 loss...Made his second-ever pro start vs. Ott. July 6 playing in place of the injured (calf) Kent Austin...Engineered a 37-24 victory going 17 of 32 for 356 yards, 1 INT and 2 TDs...Recorded his first passing TD as a pro on a 61-yard bomb to wideout Darrick Branch in the second quarter...Also tossed a 41-yard score to slot Jock Climie...Dressed as the club’s No. 2 safety vs. Edm...Suffered strained rotator cuff muscles in training camp and subsequently did not see any preseason action...Begins his second full season with the Argos under his former Bowling Green State offensive coordinator Mike Faragalli...Started only one contest in 1994 -- vs. Ham., Oct. 2...Finished the 1994 season 31 of 67, 354, 5 INTs...Looking for his first pro touchdown pass. DON WILSON (59/146) Recorded his second interception of the year at Mem., July 29 when he picked off a Rickey Foggie attempt in the third quarter (0 yard gain)...A strong performance at Shrev., July 22, Wilson notched four defensive hits and had one pass deflection... Had a strong game at B.C. July 13 with five defensive tackles , one knockdown and his first pick of the year, a Danny McManus attempt (for 0 yards)...Continues to dress as the strong-side linebacker...Led the team (tied) in tackles with six against his former team, the Eskimos, on July 1...His second game back as an Argo since being traded away Jan. 23, 1993 to Edmonton...Signed as a free agent from Edmonton May. 8...His eight-year CFL career includes two stops each now in Toronto and Edmonton...Started all 18 games at SAM for the Eskimos in 1994 and was the Esk’s fourth-ranked tackler with 58 hits. PLAYERS NOT LISTED IN THE 1995 MEDIA GUIDE GREG EAGLIN 13 Cornerback 6’2” 190 University of Arkansas Cleveland, Tex. Born: Nov. 14, 1967 1st Year Argonaut 3rd CFL Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Claimed June 26 after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats put Eaglin on waivers. PRO: 1994 Played in 17 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats recording 36 defensive tackles...Recorded his second career touchdown on a 27-yard interception return...Recorded five picks in all for 51 yards...Recovered a career-high three fumbles for the Tabbies. 1993 Started the year in Hamilton and dressed for nine games before being released in October...Amassed 33 defensive hits and recovered two fumbles including a 75-yard return for his first career TD with the Cats...Signed as a free agent by the Calgary Stampeders after his releases from Hamilton and dressed for six games...Tallied eight special teams hits and eight defensive tackles for the Stamps...Played in both the West semi-final and the West final recording five tackles and one sack in the post-season. 1992 Selected by the San Antonio Riders in the 28th round (273rd overall) in the WLAFexpansion draft...Finished the season with the Frankfurt Galaxy...Signed to the practice roster of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he spent the entire season. 1991 Attended the Philadelphia Eagles training camp. COLLEGE: Attended Arkansas for three seasons (1988-90) where he saw duty at the cornerback position for the Golden Lions. PERSONAL: Attended Jack Yates Senior High (Houston, Tex.) where he earned all- America honours as a highly rated defensive back. JOE MERO 3 Cornerback 5’11” 185 Louisiana State New Orleans, La. Born: Feb. 8, 1968 1st Year Argonaut 4th CFL Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Acquired from the Blue Bombers June 25 in exchange for the Argos’ third round draft pick in the 1996 CFL Draft. PRO: 1995 Signed as a free agent with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after becoming a free agent Feb. 15. 1994 His playing rights were transferred to the Shreveport Pirates from the Ottawa Rough Riders...Played for the first 11 games before going down with injury...Tallied one interception and added 32 defensive tackles and four more playing special teams. 1993 With Ottawa, chipped in with 18 defensive tackles and four on special teams...Made three interceptions for 20 yards...Traded to Ottawa in April along with offensive lineman Carl Coulter and Chris Gioskos, kicker Wayne Lammle and linebacker Wayne Scott in exchange for cornerback Less Browne, offensive tackle Rob Smith and linebacker Patrick Wayne. 1992 Signed as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks in April but was released at training camp...Was signed as a free agent with the B.C. Lions in September...Recorded his first career pick (for 0 yards) and added 16 defensive and two special teams hits. COLLEGE: Played in all 11 games as a senior for LSU...Had 10 tackles and recovered one fumble...As a junior played a key role on the special teams unit in all 11 games...Dressed for eight games as a sophomore and recorded three tackles...Missed his entire redshirt freshman year after suffering a broken leg in the first full scrimmage of the fall practice schedule. PERSONAL: Chosen the New Orleans Times-Picayune player-of-the-week four times in 1986 as quarterback for his St. Augustine H.S. HERON TAIT 12 Free Safety 6’1” 180 University of Guelph Kingston, Jam. Born: Sept. 20, 1970 1st Year Argonaut Non-Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Signed to the practice roster July 17 and activated July 22. PRO: Was taken in the third round by the Ottawa Rough Riders in the CFL College Draft...Attended the Roughies’ mini camp in May but was subsequently released...Signed as a free agent by Toronto July 17 and made his CFL debut at Shreveport July 22. COLLEGE: Played four years (1991-94) for the Gryphons where he started at corner since his second year...Was named the team rookie-of-the-year in 1991...Helped his team win the Yates Cup as a junior (1992)...Led the OUAA in punt return yardage as a junior (1993) and also recorded three punt return touchdowns. PERSONAL: Graduated from Francis Liberman H.S. in Scarborough and majored in computer science while attending Guelph.