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It’s show time for the Argonauts, even though the stated intent for any team playing a pre-season game is to avoid showing anything on either side of the ball.

In the football vernacular, it’s known as ‘vanilla’, when a defence lines up with its base look or offensively when basic run plays, blocking schemes and route-running get showcased.

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On special teams, it’s rare for teams to run fakes.

With the Argos set to begin their pre-season schedule with a matchup against visiting Montreal Alouettes at Varsity Stadium for an 11 a.m. kickoff on Thursday, head coach Corey Chamblin has a few items on his to-do list.

“What I want to make sure is defensively we’re able to run around and do the things we’re able to do, pursuit to the football, make sure we’re assignment-sound,’’ began Chamblin.

“On the offensive side, we want to make sure those guys are able to line up, able to get the offence down, understand the formation that goes with it and run the offence efficiently. In terms of special teams, we want to make sure those guys can cover and do the things they need to do and just be assignment-sound.