MONTREAL — The Argos got their kicks on Saturday in a wild ending to a game with first place in the East Division on the line.
Even had Worthy stayed in the field of play and been able to run it, or kick it, out of his end zone, the Argos would have been given a reprieve because the Als were going to be penalized for having too many players on the field.
Montreal will be home for the East semifinal against either Hamilton or Saskatchewan, which played Calgary later Saturday night.At the same time, more must be summoned for the them to get over the hump and make it to Regina for the Nov. 20 Grey Cup.Article content But the hosts blew their shot at winning the East for the first time since 2012 because of a lack of discipline when penalties allowed the Argos to continue a late drive that resulted in a touchdown — a short-yardage plunge by backup QB Chad Kelly with 2:35 to play that put the Argos ahead 23-16.
The play, specifically the flag thrown, also reminded Dinwiddie of the infamous 13th man Grey Cup when the Als stunned the Roughriders. The Argos have lost so many man games to injury and salary cap consequences must be taken into account when they decide on next Saturday’s roster.“Our job is to win the East and we did that,’’ said Dinwiddie. “I’m leaning toward Chad and getting him on the field to see what he can do.”
“We also showed our execution needs to be better and that’s the exciting part. We’ve now secured the East final and there are two more steps to the promised land.”Article content