GAME #11 TORONTO ARGONAUTS (2-8) AT HAMILTON TIGER-CATS (6-4) SAT., SEPT. 9, 1995 -- 8:00 P.M. -- IVOR WYNNE STADIUM TELEVISION: CBC, RADIO: AM 640 GAME NOTES The Argonauts face off against arch-rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a pivotal North Division match-up at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The Boatmen sit three games back of the Tabbies and need a victory to close in on a playoff spot. The injury riddled Argos will shuffle their roster in preparation for the Cats after losing at least five starters to injuries in last week's Labor Day loss (48-27) to the San Antonio Texans. The Cats also dropped their Labor Day weekend contest, on the wrong end of a 41-14 score. This is the second and final regular season meeting between these two teams in the 1995 campaign (see THE RIVALRY) and the 175th meeting between these two teams since the merging of the Wildcats and Tigers in 1946. Since the two teams met in Week #6, the Argos have gone 0-5 while the Tiger-Cats have gone 4-1. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the HAROLD BALLARD MEMORIAL TROPHY. With a victory over the Argonauts, Hamilton would take the 1995 edition of the Ballard Trophy having defeated the Argos once already in 1995. LAST WEEK: The Argonauts dropped their fifth straight contest and fourth consecutive home game 48-27 on Labor Day Monday defeated by quarterback David Archer and the San Antonio Texans. Under Archer's command, the lone star crew rolled up 524 net offensive yards. The contest was a costly one for the Argos as they lost the services of all-Canadians PIERRE VERCHEVAL (severe calf pull) and middle linebacker CALVIN TIGGLE (knee cartilidge tear) in the game's opening minutes. The news would get worse for the Boatmen as two more defensive starters would go down with possible season-ending knee injuries -- LEON HATZIIOANNOU and TONY O'BILLOVICH. Quarterback KENT AUSTINreceived a minor concussion and was also forced to leave the game while the Argos' defensive player-of-the-game JERMAINE YOUNGER(four def. tackles, two ST hits, one QB sack and one fumble recovery) discovered he had torn knee ligaments suffered in the second quarter of his Argonaut debut. In all, the Argos lost five starters in the Texan contest. Receiver Paul Masotti shone once again bringing in four catches for 103 yards and his first TD of the year. For the Stoney Creek, Ont. native, that was his 11th career 100-yard receiving game, and fourth of the 1995 campaign. All-purpose phenom MIKE (PINBALL) CLEMONS recorded 158 combined yards and with 1,456 all-purpose yards, will look to overtake the Pirates' Freeman Baysinger (1,464 yards) for third spot in the CFL's all-purpose yards race. THE LINEUP: The Argonauts have made eight roster changes since the 48-27 loss to the San Antonio Texans. Inserted into the lineup are linebackers BRETT COLLINS, EUDEAN TONEY and SHELDON BENOIT, running back GEORGE NIMAKO, offensive lineman CARL COULTER, receivers AINSWORTH MORGAN and JIMMY CUNNINGHAM and defensive lineman STEVE BRANNON. Not dressing for the Hamilton contest are: defensive lineman Leon Hatziioannou (injured), linebackers Peter Miller (released), Calvin Tiggle, Jermaine Younger and Tony O'Billovich (all injured), receivers Jock Climie (injured) and Pat Coleman (practice roster) and guard Pierre Vercheval (injured). RIVALRY: The Argonauts and Tiger-Cats renew the oldest rivalry in professional sports with head to head contests since 1873. The Argonauts (70-100-4 lifetime against the Tabbies) and Tiger-Cats will be squaring off for the 175th time since 1946 -- the year the Wildcats and Tigers amalgamated. This is the second and final meeting between these two clubs in 1995 regular season play. The Argos hosted the Tabbies Aug. 3 and were defeated in overtime 20-16 on the strength of two Paul Osbaldiston field goals in extra time. Pivot Kent Austin recorded his first 400-yard passing game (459 yards) as an Argonaut in that overtime loss. He was also one pass attempt shy of the club mark for single-game attempts with 53. The two clubs met twice in 1994 action with the Argos taking both contests. On Oct. 2, 1994 the Argonauts posted four fourth quarter touchdowns to spark the biggest fourth quarter comeback in the teams' history, winning 39-36. Pivot MARVINGRAVES engineered the 28 unanswered points after spelling the injured ERIK WHITE late 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 MASOTTI SLOWLY CREEPING: Standout receiver Paul Masotti is creeping up on some team marks: The 30-year old Acadia product has a consecutive game pass catching streak of 35 games ranking fourth on the Argos' all-time list. He needs three more games to catch ex-Argo Mike Eben's record of 38 consecutive games with receptions (D.K. Smith leads the pack with a 96-game streak). The last time Masotti played a game without making a reception was Oct. 31, 1993. Masotti has also piled up 4,882 receiving yards over his nine years with Toronto. That total is fifth best in club history. He needs to reach 5,867 yards to surpass Paul Pearson's fourth-ranked mark. Masotti surpassed Bobby Taylor's mark of 4,140 career yards in Week #1. With 279 career receptions (also fifth all-time) Masotti still tops the top-5 Argo career-yarders with a 19.2-yard average (the next best is Bobby Taylor's mark of 17.5 yards per catch). PINBALL BOUNCES TO CAREER MILESTONE: Mike Clemons will play in his 100th career CFL contest at Ham., Sept. 9. In 100 games he: has rushed for 100 yards once, recorded five 100-yard receiving games, has recorded the single-season record for all-purpose yards with 3,300 in 1990, led the CFL in punt return yardage (1990), has broken or set no less than five club records (single-season punt return yards, career punt return yards, career punt returns, punt return TDs and single-game kickoff returns), has been awarded the CFL's Tom Pate Award in 1993, has been named an all- East all star twice (1990 and 1993), was voted all-Canadian in 1993 and was named the Argos' Ironman in 1994. He is a strong candidate for the team's most valuable player award. THE INJURY REPORT: The Argos injury list includes: Guard Pierre Vercheval (calf - out at least one week), linebackers Calvin Tiggle (knee - out at least three weeks), Jermaine Younger (knee - out at least two weeks), Tony O'Billovich (knee - out for season), defensive tackle Leon Hatziioannou (knee - out at least four weeks), Jock Climie (patelular tendonitis of the knee - out 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 defensive backs Keita Crespina and Brian McCurdy. Player Personnel Consultant Mike McCarthy was the Argos' General Manager from 1990- 1993. Former Tiger-Cats now suited up for Toronto include offensive lineman Scott Douglas, half backs Joe Mero and Gregg Eaglin and running backs Reggie Barnes and P.J. Martin. Receivers Mike Morreale and Paul Masotti and linebacker Joe Sardo all live in Stoney Creek, Ont. `OBIE' ON THE AIRWAVES: Interim head coach and general manager Bob O'Billovich will conduct a five minute morning coaches show on AM640, the official voice of the Argos. Until the end of the season, `Obie' will be interviewed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:20 a.m. beginning Mon., Sept. 11 by play-by-play man and AM640 sports director Mark Hebscher. ARGOS TO TRADE CLEATS IN FOR APRONS AND ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Circle Tuesday, Sept. 19th on your calendar. That's the day that Toronto Argonaut players will trade in their football cleats, jockstraps and uniforms for notepads, menus and aprons. For the first time in team history, the entire Argonauts team will host an exciting dinner event in support of Ontario Special Olympics. The unique event will take place at Joe Badali's Italian Restaurant and Bar on Front Street in Toronto. Imagine the Possibilities...Guard Pierre Vercheval holding your chair... running sensation Pinball Clemons bouncing from table to table...quarterback Kent Austin passing the hors d'oeuvres and linebacker Calvin Tiggle tackling your leftovers. For more information call Sarah Higgins at 416-341-5151. HOMEVS. ROAD / NORTHVS. SOUTH Argos current home record (1994 record in parenthesis): 1-4 (3-6) Argos current away record (1994 record in parenthesis): 1-4 (4-5) Argos current record vs. the North:1-5 Argos current record vs. the South: 1-3 SPECIALTEAMSPLAYERS-OF-THE-GAME Game 1: Norm Casola Game 6: Eric Hoskins Game 11: Game 16: Game 2: Mike Clemons Game 7: Ainsworth Morgan Game 12: Game 17: Game 3: Darrick Branch Game 8: Pierre Vercheval Game 13: Game 18: Game 4: P.J. Martin Game 9: Pat Coleman Game 14: Game 5: Wayne Lammle Game 10: Jermaine Younger Game 15: ARGONAUTS 1995 VITALSTATS Record at Home: 1-4 Record When Leading After 1st Quarter: 1-3 Record on Road: 1-4 Record Leading After 2nd Quarter: 1-2 Record on Natural Grass: 1-3 Record Leading After 3rd Quarter: 1-2 Record on Artificial Turf: 1-5 Afternoon Record: 0-2 Record vs. North: 1-5 Evening Record: 2-6 Record vs. South: 1-3 Record on National TV: 2-6 SkyDome Record (Since 1989): 33W, 26L Record When Argos Score the Game's First Point: 0-5 Home Record with roof open: 1-3 Record Below the 49th Parallel: 1-2 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 30 yards Kalin Hall, Ham. at Tor., Aug. 3 and Troy Mills, San Antonio at Tor., Sept. 4 Longest Completed Pass Argonauts 66 yards Kent Austin to Paul Masotti, at Balt., Aug. 26 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 50 yards Paul Osbaldiston, Ham. at Tor., Aug. 3 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 68 yards Henry Williams, Edm. at Tor., Aug. 9 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 70 yards David Lucas, San Antonio at Tor., Sept. 4 Longest Interception Return Argonauts 23 yards (TD) Don WIlson vs. Edm., Aug. 9 Opposition 52 yards Grady Cavness, San Antonio at Tor., Sept. 4 Longest Fumble Return Argonauts 39 yards Maurice Kelly vs. B.C., Aug. 14 Opposition 17 yards Willie Pless, Edm. at Tor., Aug. 9 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 Aug. 9, 1995 Don Wilson vs. Edm., 23 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 Aug. 3, 1995 Kent Austin vs. Ham., 459 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 Sept. 4, 1995 Troy Mills, San Antonio at Tor., 122 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 THE COACH: The winningest coach in the team's 122-year history, Bob O'Billovich, 55, returned for a third stint as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts Aug. 28, 1995 and is gunning for his 106th career victory. "Obie", as he has come to be known, reached exclusive milestones when he notched his 100th coaching victory Fri., July 29, 1994 vs. Las Vegas and then coached in his 200th career CFL contest on Oct. 2, 1994 vs. Hamilton. He joins only Frank Clair (260 games in 19 seasons), Eagle Keys (246 games in 16 seasons) and Ray Jauch (206 games in 13 seasons) in the elusive and exclusive 200-or-more-club. His coaching legacy in Toronto includes two CFL coach-of-the-year awards, three trips to the Grey Cup and one championship in 1983. In 11 full seasons in the CFL, O'Billovich- coached teams made the playoffs nine times. The Butte, Mont. native, originally signed on with the Argos on Dec. 30, 1981 to inherit a team that had won only two of 16 games the previous season. He promptly led the club to its first winning season since 1973 and a Grey Cup berth for the first time in 11 years. He would go on to win the CFL's coach-of-the-year award twice. He re-joined the Argos as GM/Head Coach on Sept. 10/93. O'Billovich joined the B.C. Lions as VP, Football Operations/Head Coach in September, 1990. The Lions finished at 11-7 in 1991, and made the Western Division playoffs for the first time since 1988. O'Billovich was born on June 30, 1940 and played football at the University of Montana. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1962 Draft and played for the Denver Broncos before embarking on a CFL career with Ottawa in 1963 as a DB/QB. He retired in 1967. After a stint in the Canadian university ranks, he joined the Rough Riders in 1976 as an assistant until joining the Argos in 1982. No stranger to Halls-of-Fame, O'Billovich was amongst the first group ever to be inducted into the Butte (Montana)Hall in 1988. He was then added to Montana's Grizzly Hall of Fame after lettering nine times in football, basketball and baseball, captaining all three teams. He also resides in the University's football and basketball halls-of-fame. Bob and wife Judy have three children _ Tracy, 24, Jody, 22, and Coy, 20. His CFL coaching record stands at 105 wins, 98 losses and three ties in 13 seasons, fourth-ranked in CFLhistory. PLAYER CREDITS KENT AUSTIN (10 Games Argonauts/ /127 Games CFL) Was forced out of the San Antonio contest after receiving a mild concussion after throwing for 92 yards on 10 completions...Had 10 consecutive completions at Balt. Aug. 26 and finished 21 of 29 for 215 yards...He also connected with RBMike Clemons in the first quarter to record the first offensive TD in over 19 quarters...Suffered his second consecutive game with three interceptions vs. B.C. Aug. 14... Passed for 127 yards vs. Edm. Aug. 9 but was intercepted three times...Recorded his first 400-yards passing game as an Argonaut vs. Ham., Aug. 3 (459 yards) in the 20-16 overtime loss...Was also one pass attempt shy of the club mark for single-season attempts with 53... 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. TERRY BAKER (4/144) Was two of four in FG attempts vs. San Antonio Sept. 4 connecting on 42 and 37-yard attempts...Averaged 43.6 yards on seven punts at Balt. Aug. 26...Scored all of the Argos' six points vs. B.C. Aug. 14 on 42 and 39-yard FGs...Made his Argonauts debut Aug. 9 vs. Edm...Averaged 42-yards on 12 punts, and was the game's leading special teams tackler with three...Missed his only FG attempt, a 31-yard try...Joined the Argonauts along with guard Scott Douglas and future considerations Aug. 7 which saw P/PK Wayne Lammle, LBChris Tsangaris and G Mike Jovanovich go to Ottawa...Made nine of 15 FG attempts with Ottawa and was the second-ranked in the League with a 43.7-yard punting average last week.... Joined Toronto briefly in 1986 as a free agent but was released at training camp (see Players Not Listed in the Media Guide below). SHELDON BENOIT (6/6) Returns to action dressing as the back-up linebacker at ham., Sept. 9 after spending the last two games on the practice squad...Had a strong performance on special teams with two hits vs. Edm., Aug. 9...Did not suit up against Hamilton demoted to the club's practice roster...Switches to jersey number 70...Continues to play predominantly on special teams where he has five hits...Was hitless at Shrev., July 22 and at Van., July 13... A strong performance on special teams with a team-high three special teams tackles vs. Ott. July 6...Made his pro football debut July 1 at Edm... Chipped in with his first special teams hit that day...Continues to back up the middle linebacker spot...Did not record a hit in the preseason since pulling a leg muscle early in training camp. STEVE BRANNON (2/2) Suffered a knee sprain in the Week #8 B.C. contest at SkyDome and has missed the past two games...Returns to action as a starting nose tackle taking the place of the injured Leon Hatziioannou...Made his CFL debut vs. Edm., Aug. 9 starting at defensive tackle in place of the injured Leon Hatziioannou...Recorded his first CFL sack (Chris Vargas) and added four defensive tackles and on e pass deflection...Makes his second consecutive start after being activated from the club's practice roster Aug. 8 where he had been since late in the 1994 season...Hampton University's all-time sack leader, Brannon also spent time with the New York Giants in 1993 dressing for the playoff contest Jan. 1. SWIFT BURCH (26/26) Posted five tackles vs. San Antonio to move to No. 2 in tackles with 39 on the year...Recorded his team-leading sixth sack vs. Edm. Aug. 9 taking down Esk pivot Chris Vargas...Had his best game ever as a pro with a career-high four quarterback sacks (Steve Taylor) vs. Ham. Aug. 3....That mark is just one shy of Rodney Harding's club record...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. PATRICK BURKE (2/33) Showed strong coverage vs. San Antonio making two tackles...Made his Argonaut debut as the starting right corner back at Balt. Aug. 26 in place of Joe Mero...Suffered a reaggravated shoulder injury in that contest after collecting his first tackle as an Argo...Was the future considerations in the deal which saw kicker Wayne Lammle, guard Mike Jovanovich and linebacker Chris Tsangaris dealt to Ottawa in exchange for P/PK Terry Baker, G Scott Douglas and Burke...The Toronto native was released by the Arizona Cardinals after a month in training camp and returned to the Ottawa Rough Riders...In his first game back vs. Memphis, Burke bruised his shoulder and spent the rest of his time there on the injured list (see Player s Not Listed in the Media Guide). NOAH CANTOR (10/10) Took over from Leon Hatziioannou as the starting nose tackle vs. San Antonio after he went down in the second quarter...Chipped in with one defensive and one ST hit...Returned to the back-up ranks at Balt. Aug. 26 and recorded one ST hit...Started in his first CFL contest at defensive end vs. B.C. Aug. 14 in place of Leon Hatziioannou (knee) and posted three tackles... Recorded four tackles vs. Edm., Aug. 9 in a strong outing after going in for the injured (neck) Jeff Cummins...Had a strong game at Ham., Aug. 3 with three defensive tackles filling in for the injured Leon Hatziioannou...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... The Ottawa native played in both preseason games but did not record a hit. NORM CASOLA (25/25) The special teams captain continues to anchor the Argos coverage teams at ham., Sept. 9...Returned to special teams action vs. B.C after missing the last three contests with a stress facture in his foot...Recorded one ST hit in that contest...Was hitless at Van., July 13...Added two ST hits vs. Ott. July 6...Recorded his first ST hit on the year at Edm. July 1...Entering his sophomore year, Casola makes the move to fullback in 1995 after spending the entire 1994 season playing at slotback...Dressed for both preseason games and recorded one rush for nine yards and one reception for 13 yards... Will back-up starter Duane Forde and see action primarily on special teams. MIKE CLEMONS (99/99) Playing in his 100th career CFL contest...Posted 150+ combines yards vs. San Antonio including 77 rushing yards on 17 carries...The lone tailback at Balt. Aug. 26, Clemons collected 92 rushing yards on 12 carries and recorded the team's first offensive TD in over 19 quarters hauling in a Kent Austin six-yard TD pass...At 1,456 all-purpose yards, Clemons is fourth-ranked in the CFL....Recorded 152 combined yards vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Topped the 1,000-yard combined mark vs. Edm., Aug. 9 with 59 kickoff return yards and another 22 on punt returns...The teams' top rusher with 463 yards, averaging a team-high 6.1-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....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...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. BRETT COLLINS (1/1) Will make his second appearance of the 1995 season this time as the WILL linebacker starting in place of the injured Tony O'Billovich (knee)... Made his CFL debut as the club's starting middle linebacker in place of the injured (back) Calvin Tiggle at Shreveport July 22...Was credited with two defensive tackles in the Argo 11-10 loss...Has spent the remaining weeks on the club's practice roster since being released from the Los Angeles Rams (see Players Not Listed in the Media Guide). CARL COULTER (23/78) Returns to action playing as a back-up offensive lineman at Ham., Sept. 9...Missed the Baltimore and San Antonio contests nursing a knee injury suffered in camp...His line surrendered a season-high eight sacks vs. Edm., Aug. 9, one more than the seven given up at Mem., July 29...His line surrendered only two QB sacks vs. Ham...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. ROB CRIFO (12/76) Makes his third start of the 1995 season in place of the injured Jock Climie (knee)...Posted three receptions for 40 yards vs. San Antonio Sept. 4... Saw limited action at Balt. Aug. 26 catching one pass for nine yards... Did not catch a pass vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Saw action in the second-half of the Edmonton contest, Aug. 9 and caught his only pass of the day for a 15-yard gain...Hauled in six passes for 79 yards in the second half vs. Ham., Aug. 3...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 270 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. JEFF CUMMINS (9/17) Continues to start for the third consecutive contest since missing the B.C. contest...Recorded three defensive tackles at Balt., Aug. 26...Missed the B.C. contest Aug. 14 with a neck muscle problem...Suffered neck spasms in the Edmonton contest and was forced to leave the game early...Starts his seventh 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. JIMMY CUNNINGHAM (0/0) Makes his CFL debut at wide receiver in place of Pat Coleman who was placed on the practice roster...Was acquired by the Toronto Argonauts in Week #9 after his releases from the Minnesota Vikings...Led Howard University in receiving with 51catches for 744 yards as a senior last year and averaged over 24 yards in kickoff returns his final two seasons there... (see Players Not Listed in the Media Guide). SCOTT DOUGLAS (2/78) Makes his starting debut with Toronto lining up at left guard at Ham., Sept. 9... Made his Argonaut debut at Balt., Aug. 26 where he backed up the offensive line...Played the first part of the season with the Ottawa Rough Riders as a part time starter on the offensive line...Was acquired by the Argos in the deal which saw kicker Wayne Lammle, guard Mike Jovanovich and linebacker Chris Tsangaris dealt to Ottawa in exchange for P/PK Terry Baker, CBPatrick Burke and Douglas...Was originally acquired by Ottawa in April in a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for linebacker Jesse Small... Played in all but two regular season games for the Tabbie between 1991 and 1994s...Was drafted by Hamilton in the fifth round of the 1990 CFL College Draft and signed with the club in December, 1990 (See Players Not Listed in the Media Guide). MIKE DuMARESQ (10/80) Continues to start at right tackle at Ham., Sept. 9...His offensive line did not give up a sack vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...Started in his second contest in three games at right tackle in place of import Joe Burgos at Balt. Aug. 26...Started his first contest of the season vs. Edm. Aug. 9 at right guard in place of Mike Jovanovich who was dealt to Ottawa...His line surrendered a season-high eight sacks vs. Edm., Aug. 9, one more than the seven given up at Mem., July 29...His line surrendered only two QB sacks vs. Ham., Aug. 3... 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. JAYSON DZIKOWICZ (1/47) Made his Argonaut debut Sept. 4 vs. San Antonio after being released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at training camp...Dressed as the back-up free safety where he collected his first tackle as an Argonaut...Also saw action on special teams...Was added to the roster following the Argo loss at Baltimore... Played the previous three seasons with Winnipeg...A member of both of the Bombers' 1992 and 1993 Grey Cup appearing teams...Name is pronounced -- de-KOE-wits (See Players Not Listed in the Media Guide). JEFF FAIRHOLM (21/117) Collected three receptions for 22 yards vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...Made three catches for 19 yards at Balt. Aug. 26...Posted three catches for 31 yards vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Was limited to just two catches for 18 yards vs. Edm., Aug. 9...Posted three receptions for 66 yards vs. Ham. Aug. 3...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 (28/62) Scored his first pro touchdown in his 62-game career vs. San Antonio on a one-yard plunge in the game's second quarter...Used predominately as a blocking back at Balt., Aug. 26...Had 15 yards rushing and 17 yards receiving vs. B.C. Aug. 24 and added two special teams tackles in that contest...Did not see the ball vs. Edm., Aug. 9...Hauled in three catches for 35 yards at Mem., July 29...Averages 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 (10/10) Led the team with six defensive tackles vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...Was held sack-less for the second consecutive contest at Balt., Aug. 26 but recorded a personal career game-high seven tackles...Recorded his fourth sack on the year bringing down Eskimo pivot Chris Vargas Aug. 9...Made his 1995 Argonaut debut vs. Ham., Aug 3 and recorded three QB sacks (Steve Taylor) and numerous QB pressures...His defensive line registered a season-high eight QB sacks that day... Spent the first five weeks on the practice roster until he was activated for the Hamilton contest 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. JOE FULLER(1/122) Stepped in at right half back in place of the injured (foot) Greg Eaglin in his Argonaut debut vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...Recorded three defensive tackles and added one on special teams...Was added to the Argos roster after being released by the Shreveport Pirates...Played the first nine games for the Pirates roaming the secondary...(See Players Not Listed in the Media Guide). CHRIS GIOSKOS (6/91) Continues to start at right guard for the fifth straight contest...His line did not yield a QB sack vs. San Antonio last week...Suffered a slight knee strain vs. Edm., Aug. 9...His line surrendered a season-high eight sacks vs. Edm., Aug. 9, one more than the seven given up at Mem., July 29...His line surrendered only two QB sacks vs. Ham., Aug. 3...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 Ottawa. MARVIN GRAVES (23/23) Stepped in for starter Austin in the second half vs. San Antonio Sept. 4... Threw a 43-yard T strike to Paul Masotti and engineered another third quarter drive scoring himself on a one-yard plunge...Finished 9 of 17, 158, 1 INT, 1 TD...Saw his second action of the year at Balt. Aug. 26 coming off the bench in the second half at Balt. Aug. 26...Went 6 of 11 for 95 yards including a 42-yard strike to wideout Masotti...Saw his first action of the season in the second quarter of the Edmonton contest Aug. 9 spotting Kent Austin...Went just one for nine (12 yards) and rushed for three yards before giving way to starter Austin for the second half... Continues to dress as the back-up pivot vs. B.C...Made his 1995 Argo debut vs. Ham., Aug. 3 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 was 39-36 Toronto. TOMMY HENRY (25/34) Rated as the Argos' most consistent defensive back, he added two more tackles and batted away one pass vs. San Antonio Sept. 4... Posted a knockdown and a single tackle at Balt. Aug. 26 providing strong coverage in the Argo secondary...Had two hits vs. B.C. Aug. 14... The team's second-ranked tackler vs. Edm., Aug. 9 with six hits... Made a team-high seven defensive tackles vs. Ham., Aug. 3...Notched his fourth interception on the year at Mem., July 29...Added three defensive tackles in that contest...Part of a secondary which has surrendered four passing touchdowns in the last five 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)...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... 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. MAURICE KELLY (8/26) Had four hits and added one knockdown vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...Made two defensive hits at Balt., Aug. 26 to give him 29 defensive tackles on the season, third-best on the squad...Recorded a team-high seven defensive tackles, made one on special teams, deflected a pass and recovered hits first fumble of the season vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Returned the loose ball a season-team-high 39 yards before he was himself stripped of the ball... Led the team in hits vs. Edm, Aug. 9 with seven...Part of a secondary which has surrendered four passing touchdowns in the last five games... 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. BOB KRONENBERG (2/19) Will start his third consecutive game at centre for Toronto...His line did not give up a sack vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...Made his Argonaut debut at Balt., Aug. 26 after spending the first eight weeks on the practice roster...Was selected in the second round (19th overall) by the Argos in the 1995 Las Vegas Dispersal Draft...Will be the team's starting centre at Balt. Aug. 26 in place of the injured Carl Coulter. P.J. MARTIN (10/35) Continues to play predominately on special teams where he chipped in with one hit at Balt. Aug. 26...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...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 (115/115) Has a 35-game pass catching streak (fourth ranked) in team history heading into Hamilton...Recorded his 11th career 100-yard receiving contest vs. San Antonio (4-1030-1) and scored his first TD on the year taking in a 43-yard bomb from Marvin Graves...Recorded his 10th career 100-yard game at Balt. Aug. 26 with 162 yards on six receptions including 66 yards on a wideout screen in the game's first quarter...Had his second best game as a pro with respect to receiving yards hauling in nine passes for 180 yards vs. Ham., Aug. 3...That was Masotti's ninth career 100-yard receiving game....Missed the Memphis contest nursing a hamstring pull...Pulled up with a hamstring strain early at B.C. July 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 750 and receptions with .39..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. AINSWORTH MORGAN (6/6) Returns to the active roster since missing the last two contests...Will dress as a back-up wideout and will see action on special teams at Ham...Named the special teams player-of-the-game vs. Edm., Aug. 9 with two key ST hits...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 (10/10) Recorded two kickoff returns for 22 yards vs. San Antonio Sept. 4 and chipped in with one special teams hit....Made one SThit 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...Preseason numbers were two catches for 24 yards...A cousin of WRPaul Masotti. GEORGE NIMAKO (29/29) Returns to action after a seven-week layoff with a streek fracture in his foot... Will dress as a back-up running back and see action on special teams....Has amassed three special teams hits on the year...The Ottawa native moved to back-up safety behind team mate Ken Walcott vs. Ott., July 6Can also play as a safety where he has lined up for the first three games of the season... Begins his third campaign with the Argonauts but his first beginning a year as a defensive back...Missed preseason game #1 with injury and recorded one hit and one pass deflection in game #2...Will dress at free safety but is also called upon in short-yardage situations...Started the last seven games of 1994 at free safety. JOE SARDO (24/63) Will start at middle linebacker at Ham., Sept. 9, the first MLB start of his pro career...Amassed four defensive hits vs. San Antonio Sept. 4 filling in for the injured Tony O'Billovich...Dressed as the club's back-up WILL linebacker at Balt., Aug. 26...Contributed one tackle on special teams...Will move to a back-up linebacker spot at Baltimore giving way to import Tony O'Billovich Aug. 26...Started seven of the team's first eight games at WILL linebacker...Tallied three defensive tackles and added his first QB sack of the season vs. Ham., Aug. 3...Led the team in hits 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...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. JOHN TERRY (7/7) Starts his fourth consecutive contest at left tackle vs. San Antonio...His line did not give up a QB sack against the San Antonio Texans Sept. 4... Missed Week's 6-7, a victim of the team's import ratio...Sat out the Memphis contest making way for Lee Gissendaner (released) who took the roster spot of non-import Paul Masotti (hamstring)...Makes four consecutive starts to begin the season...Made his professional playing debut at Edm. July 1 starting at tackle...His line has allowed only seven sacks...Terry had the 1994 Argo team made until he injured his eye late at training camp...Played in both preseason games dressing at tackle for each affair.\ EUDEAN TONEY (5/5) Makes his first appearance of the 1995 season dressing as the club's designated import at Ham., Sept. 9...Will see action predominately on special teams...Spent the first ten weeks on the club's practice roster...Started in four games for the Argonauts in 1994 and spent the last five weeks on the PR. KEN WALCOTT (17/36) Continues to start at safety for the 11th consecutive contest...made two defensive tackles vs. San Antonio and sent receiver Joe Kralik out of the contest with a downfield highlite hit...Posted three total hits at Balt. Aug. 26... Posted three tackles and had one knockdown vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Recorded a single defensive hit vs. Edm. Aug. 9...Posted three defensive tackles vs. Ham., Aug. 3...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. DON WILSON (64/151) Had a strong game vs. San Antonio with a team-high six defensive tackles, one deflection and recorded his team-leading fifth interception off a Jermaine Younger batted ball...Also leads the team in defensive tackles (40)...Played in his 150th game in the CFL at Balt. Aug. 26...His seven defensive tackles in that contest were tied with team mate Carlos Fowler for the lead in hits...Recorded his 50th career INT vs. his former team, the Eskimos, at SkyDome Aug. 9...That pick was off starter Chris Vargas and he returned it 23 yards for the Argos only major of the game...It was also the first INT return for TD in 1995 for the Argos...A strong game vs. Ham., Aug. 3, Wilson tallied four defensive hits and posted his third interception (0 yards) return picking off a Steve Taylor attempt...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 TERRY BAKER 10 Punter/Place kicker 6'1" 220 Mount Allison University Bridgewater , N.S. Born: May 8, 1962 1st Year Argonaut 10th CFL Non-Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Acquired Aug. 7 along with guard Scott Douglas and future considerations from the Ottawa Rough Riders in exchange for place kicker Wayne Lammle, linebacker Chris Tsangaris and guard Mike Jovanovich. PRO: 1994 Led the Rough Riders in scoring with 188 points...Hit 46 of 64 field goals...Tied a Rider record for single game field goals with seven July 20, vs. Edm...Had a six FG outing vs. Ham., July 28...Punted 14 times vs. Wpg. Aug. 17 for a total of 667 yards...Finished the season with 5,373 yards on 129 punts...Was the winner of the Corel Cup as the Riders' MVP as selected by the fans. 1993 Played in only 11 games due to a knee injury suffered while making a STtackle...Recorded 18 field goals and 89 points...Averaged 45.5 yards per punt to lead the CFL and average 56 yards per kickoff...Was named the special teams player-of-the-game on three occasions...Turned in two 14-point performances twice -- vs. Ssk. and Tor. in Week's #8-9. 1992 Dressed for all 18 games and amassed 184 points...Was successful on 70.2% of his field goals...Registered the longest punt in the League, a 75 yarder...Completed one of two pass attempts and recorded five ST hits...Hit four of five FG attempts vs. B.C. Sept. 3. 1991 Set Rider records for single season points (202) and single-season field goals (46)...Had a 76.7% FG success rate...Had two carries for 35 yards on two fake FG runs...Recorded seven special teams hits.. 1990 Traded to Ottawa in March for defensive lineman Scott Camper, punter Mike Lazecki and cornerback Charles McCree...Started in all 18 games and finished with a 40-yard punting average...Had the League's longest punt of the year, an 81-yarder vs. Wpg., Oct. 28. 1989 Averaged 40.1 yards per punt...Connected for the League's longest punt of the year, 88 yards vs. B.C. Aug. 24. 1988 Playing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent...Set the team record for single season punts with 154. 1987 Joined the Western Roughriders as a free agent...Kicked a career-long punt 94 yards. 1986 Signed as a free agent with Toronto in April and was released in June. 1985 Released by Montreal in February and then signed as a free agent with Edmonton the same month...Released by Edmonton in June. 1984 Selected in the eighth round (65th overall) by the Montreal Alouettes...Transferred to the retired list at season's end. PATRICK BURKE 19 Corner Back 5'11" 180 Fresno State University Kingston, Jam. Born: Nov. 6, 1968 1st Year Argonaut 3rd CFL Non-Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Acquired in a trade Aug. 7 with the Ottawa Rough Riders along with P/PK Terry Baker and G Scott Douglas in exchange for G Mike Jovanovich P/PK Wayne Lammle and LB Chris Tsangaris. PRO: 1995 Was signed to a free agent contract with the Phoenix Cardinals after being granted free agency status in February by the Ottawa Rough Riders...Tried out for Coach Buddy Ryan but was released after a two-month tryout...Resigned with Ottawa as a free agent and started in his first game back in Week #4's contest vs. the Memphis Mad Dogs...Suffered a bruised shoulder in that contest and spent his remaining time with Ottawa on the injured list. 1994 Played in 12 games with Ottawa and registered one interception and 32 total tackles...Also recorded eight kickoff returns for 123 yards...Was granted free agency status following the season. 1993 Enjoyed a standout rookie campaign starting in all 18 games...Finished third in tackles with 36 defensive hits and eight on special teams...Recorded the club's longest kickoff return with 30 yards vs. Cal. Aug. 6...Led the team in kickoff return yards with 415 on 27 tries...Also led the team with 13 pass deflections and recorded his first pro interception (0 yards)...Was the Riders' nominee for the CFL Outstanding Rookie...Began his pro career after being taken No. 1 overall in the CFL College Draft by the B.C. Lions after an excellent evaluation camp held in Winnipeg...Was later dealt to Ottawa in June in exchange for defensive back Ken Hailey. COLLEGE: Began his collegiate career in 1990 at Fresno City J.C. where he played two seasons (1990-91)...Transferred to Fresno State University where he starred in the defensive secondary for one season. PERSONAL: Burke grew up in downtown Toronto and attended Central Tech H.S. where he excelled especially in track...Still owns the Ontario High School mark for the 110 metre hurdles...Took friends up on a bet to prove track athletes were tough and tried out for Tech's football squad as a senior in high school and has never looked back JIMMY CUNNINGHAM 86 Wide Receiver 5'7" 160 Howard University Houston, Tex. Born: Jan. 1, 1973 1st Year Argonaut Import ACQUIRED: Signed to the Argonauts' practice roster in Week #9 and was activated for the Sept. 9 game at Hamilton. PRO: 1995 Signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings...Attended their mini camps and the main training camp before being released. COLLEGE: Caught 109 passes for 1,681 yards in his final two seasons at Howard...Was named an honorable mention all-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference pick as a senior (1994)...Led Howard in receiving with 51 receptions for 744 yards and 10 scores as a senior...Also averaged 24 yards (52-1,247 yards) per kickoff return over the last two years. PERSONAL: Born in Houston, Tex. Cunningham lettered in football and track at Crossland, MD, High School. SCOTT DOUGLAS 68 Guard 6'3" 275 University of Western Ontario London, Ont. Born: Nov. 22, 1967 1st Year Argonaut 5th CFL Non-Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Acquired Aug. 7 along with P/PK Terry Baker and future considerations from the Ottawa Rough Riders in exchange for place kicker Wayne Lammle, linebacker Chris Tsangaris and guard Mike Jovanovich. PRO: Played the first part of the season with the Ottawa Rough Riders as apart time starter on the offensive line...Was acquired by Ottawa in April in a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for linebacker Jesse Small. 1991-94 Played in all but two regular season games for the Tabbies... Was drafted by Hamilton in the fifth round of the 1990 CFL College Draft and signed with the club in December, 1990. COLLEGE: Part of the Vanier Cup winning Western Ontario Mustang squad in 1989. JAYSON DZIKOWICZ 29 Free Safety 5'11" 200 University of Manitoba Winnipeg Man. Born: April 11, 1968 1st Year Argonaut 4th CFL Non-Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Signed as a free agent with the Argonauts in August and was activated for the Sept. 4 Labor Day game. PRO: 1994 His third season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers...Dressed for 14 games and posted three INTS for 4 yards...Credited with eight defensive and eight special teams tackles. 1993 Suited up for 16 games missing two with a shoulder injury...Totalled 17 defensive tackles and nine assists along with two interceptions for 20 yards...On special teams he was third-ranked with 18 tackles and 12 assists. 1992 Played in 14 games and accumulated eight defensive hits, three interceptions (for 40 yards) and posted his first career QB sack...On special teams he added 11 tackles, 18 assists and had three kickoff returns for 32 yards. 1991 Selected in the seventh round (56th overall) and attended the Bombers' training camp but opted to return to the University of Manitoba to complete his final year. COLLEGE: Suited up for the Bisons in 1990 and 1991...Recorded 37 tackles and had 22 assists as a senior with three interceptions for 21 yards... Also recorded two QB sacks and posted three blocked kicks...Was named a Canada West First-Team all-star member and was a second-team CIAU pick...Attended Pittsburgh State in Kansas in 1988 and 1989 and played at Mayville State College in 1987 where he led the district in kickoff returns with 23 for 568 yards. PERSONAL: Last name is pronounced Ja-COE-vitch. JOE FULLER 29 Defensive Back 5'10" 180 Northern Iowa University Minneapolis, Minn. Born: Sept. 25, 1965 1st Year Argonaut 6th CFL Import ACQUIRED: 1995 Was signed to the Argonauts roster in late August and was activated Sept. 4. PRO: 1995 Played the first nine games with the Shreveport Pirates before being released outright. 1994 Led the CFL in interception return yards with 158 on eight picks...Started in all 18 games and compiled 58 defensive tackles...Was named an all-East all-star for the first time in his career. 1993 Played 14 games for the Ottawa Rough Riders and recorded 25 tackles...Returned 10 kickoffs for 135 yards and ran back two INTs for 85 yards and one TD. 1991 Played for the Green Bay Packers and recorded 11 tackles, one deflection. 1990 Started the first four games for the San Diego Chargers before being sidelined with a thigh injury...Had four tackles and one interception return before leaving with injury. 1989 Signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings...Was released and then re-signed to the Vikings practice roster...Was released again in October. 1988 Started in all 18 games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders recording 40 hits, returning seven interceptions for 131 yards and one T...Also returned 64 punts for 426 yards and for kickoffs for 55 yards. 1987 Made 43 tackles and posted five picks for 41 yards for the Roughies...Returned 52 punts for 403 yards and 18 kickoffs for 289 yards. 1986 Signed as a free agent with Saskatchewan and dressed in seven games...Made 19 tackles and returned six punts for 34 yards and five kickoffs for 106 yards. COLLEGE: Recorded 71 tackles and posted four interceptions as a senior (1985)...Returned 20 punts for 198 yards and broke up 10 passes...Played in all 11 games as a junior and again all games as a sophomore FRANK ADAMS (3 Games Argonauts/3 Games CFL) Returned to the roster at Balt. Aug. 26 where he dressed as the DI...Collected a personal season-high five defensive tackles and added one pass deflection in that contest...Missed the Week #2-8 contests on the practice roster...Made three hits in his last outing vs. Ottawa in the 1995 home opener July 6... Three more vs. Ott. July 6...Played his first pro regular season game at Edm. July 1, starting at left corner...Recorded a team-high six defensive tackles, added one more on special teams and was credited withe one pass deflection...Joined the Argonauts June 21/95 in a trade with the B.C. Lions in which the Argos relinquished a future considerations deal from a previous deal with the Lions...Had a strong game vs. Saskatchewan in the second preseason game at SkyDome, the only player on the squad to play in three preseason games (he played in two games with the Lions). REGGIE BARNES (8/74) Rushed nine times for 36 yards vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Leads the team in carries (74) and touchdowns (5)...Rushed a game-high eight times for 34 yards vs. Edm... The former Ti-Cat rushed 11 times for 44 yards at Mem., July 29...Played in his 70th CFL game at Shrev., July 22....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... 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. ERIC BLOUNT (7/7) Posted two tackles at Mem., July 29...Suffered a leg injury in that contest... A strong game at Shrev., July 22 with four defensive tackles...His best game this season with his first QB sack (Danny McManus) on the year and four defensive tackles at Van., July 13....Started the Edmonton contest at rush end and registered many QB hurries...Recorded three defensive hits in the 45-23 loss...Started both preseason games at rush end...Recorded a one-yard interception at Ham., June 15 in preseason game #1 and added a quarterback sack...The University of Houston product played in five games for the Boatmen in 1994. JOE BURGOS (25/25) Playing in his 25th game as an Argo vs. B.C...His line surrendered a season-high eight sacks vs. Edm., Aug. 9, one more than the seven given up at Mem., July 29... 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. JOCK CLIMIE (37/71) Missed the Hamilton contest Sept. 9 with a knee tendinitis flare-up...Scored the Argos' second TD at Balt. Aug. 26, the second TD after a 19-quarter offensive drought...That was on a five-yard pass from pivot Austin in the third quarter... Caught four balls for 30 yards vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Returned to the active roster Aug. 9 vs. Edm. after suffering a partially torn knee ligament at Van., July 13... Led the team in receiving in that contest with a game-high eight catches for 96 yards...Scored his first TD as an Argo on his only catch of the game, a 41-yard bomb from QB Erik White against his former team, Ottawa on July 6...Made his Argonaut regular season debut at Edm. July 1...Hauled in two passes for 26 yards (LG-18) in that contest...Finished the preseason with four catches for 36 yards... Signed as a free agent with the Argos march 31, the same day the Boatmen acquired RBReggie Barnes...Was originally selected by Toronto in the first round (4th overall) of the 1990 CFLCollege Draft...Led Ottawa in receptions in 1994. PAT COLEMAN (2/2) Sat out the hamilton game Sept. 9...Made his CFL debut as the starting right wide receiver at Balt. Aug. 26 after spending the last five seasons in the NFL...Returned four kickoffs for 153 yards including busting one open for 85 yards...Also hauled in four passes for 40 yards giving him a total of 193 combined yards on the day...The speedy wideout gets a shot at the starting receiver position since the release of receiver Darrick Branch...Coleman has been on the practice roster since Aug. 4...(See Players Not Listed in the Media Guide). LEE GISSENDANER (1/1) Made his pro football regular season debut at Mem., July 29 as the starting left wideout in place of the injured Paul Masotti (hamstring)...Notched his first career reception, a five-yarder from pivot Erik White...Had an impressive preseason which saw post a 78-yard punt return TD at SkyDome vs. Saskatchewan...Spent the past four weeks on the practice roster...Should see action as a returner at Memphis. P.J. GLEASON (3/3) Dressed as the back-up lineman vs. Edm., Aug. 9...Returns to the active roster since spending the last three games on the team's practice roster...Will dress in place of Mike Jovanovich who was dealt to Ottawa earlier in the week... Made his professional regular season debut at Edm., July 1 as the club's back-up centre...Was the club's starting centre in the Argos' first preseason game at Ham., June 15...The Western Ontario product also attended the Argos' training camp in 1994 but was released. GREG EAGLIN (9/41) Spent the San Antonio game on the waived injured list...Saw limited action in Baltimore but did record his third interception of the year, a Tracy Ham attempt... Had two tackles and one knock-down vs. B.C. Aug. 14 and suffered a slight foot injury...Recorded his second INT of the season against his former team the Tiger-Cats Aug. 3 (for 0 yards)...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. ERIC HOSKINS (8/8) 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. ROBERT DOUGHERTY (5/5) Missed his first game of the season vs. Ham., since the re-emergence of Marvin Graves...Saw his first action as a pro after spelling the injured Erik White (brused sternum) in the third quarter at Mem., July 29...Rushed for a team-high 44 yards on seven tries and completed 11 of 18 pass attempts for 80 yards... Led the Argos from deep within their end down thje field in a crucial series resluting in a team safety...In overtime, drove the squad into Mad Dog territory and put the team in postion for a Wayne Lammle 37-yard FG with one second left to send the Argos on to a 10-7 victory, their first on the road of 1995... Made his professional football debut July 1 at Edm. as the No. 3 quarterback... Played in both preseason contests and finished 4 of 9, 44, 1 INT, 1 TD...Added 23 yards on five carries...The Boston University product played the entire second half of the Saskatchewan contest June 24. LEON HATZIIOANNOU (23/113) Suffered torn knee ligaments vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...Returned to his starting defensive line position at Balt. Aug. 26 after dressing as a back-up vs. B.C. in Week #8...Recorded his first fumble recovery of the season (for 0 yards)... Missed the Edmonton contest (Aug. 9) with a knee strain suffered vs. Ham., Aug. 3....Added another sack at Mem., July 29 to give him four on the year... 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. PETER MILLER (7/28) Posted one defensive tackle at Balt., Aug. 26...The back-up linebacker was hitless vs. B.C. Aug. 14...Had two defensive tackles vs. Edm., Aug. 9...Was hitless vs. Ham. Aug. 3...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. JOE MERO (8/35) Posted five defensive hits and added one on special teams vs. Edm., Aug. 9... 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. TONY O'BILLOVICH (6/6) Suffered season-ending knee ligament damage vs. San Antonio Sept. 4... Made his 1995 Argonaut debut at Balt., Aug. 26 and collected five special teams tackles...Spent the first eight weeks on the club's p practice roster... Will take the place of Joe Sardo as the starting WILLlinebacker...Accumulated four special teams hits with the Argos in four games playing mainly on special teams before tearing ligaments in his knee. HERON TAIT (6/6) A strong showing on special teams, Tait posted two hits on that unit... Recovered his second fumble in as many games vs. Edm., Aug. 9...Playing in his seventh consecutive game vs. San Antonio...Recorded his first fumble recovery of the season vs. Ham., Aug. 3 leading to a field goal...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(27/27) Resumes top spot on the team in hits with 37 total and 34 defensive...Made five defensive tackles and added another two on special team as at Balt. Aug. 26... Recorded his first INT of the year bringing in a Danny McManus pass vs. B.C. Aug. 14 and collected five defensive hits...Posted four combined hits vs. Edm., Aug. 9...Had five defensive tackles and recorded his first fumble recovery of the season vs. Ham.., Aug. 3...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. PIERRE VERCHEVAL (31/108) His line surrendered a season-high eight sacks vs. Edm., Aug. 9, one more than the seven given up at Mem., July 29...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 vs. San Antonio 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. ERIK WHITE(18/18) Continues to dress as the club's No. 3 pivot...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. JERMAINEYOUNGER (1/1) The best plauyer on the field, Younger recorded four defensive hits, two more on special teams, added his first CFL sack (David Archer), the only sack of the game, recovered a Texan fumble and batted a tipped ball into the hands of team mate Don Wilson for the pick vs. San Antonio Sept. 4...All this while playing on torn knee ligaments suffered earalier in the game...Younger started the contest as the designated import but filled in for linebacker Calvin Tiggle in the game's second series after he was felled with a knee injury...Spent the first nine weeks on the Argos practice roster..