sentences:  Popp was initially criticized for the moves by the Toronto media, as some felt he was turning the Argonauts into another version of the Alouettes, a rival team that had dominated the Eastern Conference for two decades.The view changed quickly as Popp's first season in Toronto went above expectations, given the circumstances.The team finished the season at 11-9, including playoffs, winning 7 of its last 9 games, which was good enough for first place in the East and a first-round bye in the playoffs.