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How signing an agreement with mens league football in all these different countries would bring revenues into the CFL always escaped me. That's like walking Ambrosie into the pub after a Men's touch league games & getting a couple of guys to buy season tickets. It's smaller than miniscule. It's nothing. And it never will be more than nothing. That's the kind of shitty leadership he brings to the table.

No one said the league was hunky dory. We all know the league has issues so why tell us all over again? My issue with Ambrosie is he has done NOTHING to address the situation along with the Board of Governors. The CFL has allowed the situation to deteriorate over the years. Ambrosie is a weak leader. He brings nothing to the table as Commissioner. He hasn't brought any guidance to the job & he is connecting less & less with fans the longer he keep being Commissioner. You defend the guy but, can you give me one example of something positive he has done for the league since he took over. His Diversity Is Strength campaign sold a few Tee shirts 3 years ago. Big whoop.

Oh yes, I can feel vindicated... Not to worry. I've seen & heard enough from the guy.

A year ago I was vilified as being anti Ambrosie & even last week a couple of posters were still taking pot shots at me. Well, after today, I feel totally vindicated about everything I've said about the guy. He can't be trusted.

How can anyone trust Ambrosie? He hasn't earned any trust. The guy is a disaster as a Commissioner.

I don't think it's revenge. It's a huge Thank you as he never would have had the life he had if he made the Stamps.

I posted a question, I think it was around Xmas wondering if the XFL & CFL would form a new league. Everybody who responded pooh poohed it. Well, now... There are a number of issues here that make it hard to see this working. 1. The season. You can't play football in the Prairie Provinces in February & March so would the XFL be willing to move the season to May to October? 2. Where would XFL teams play as some were using NFL stadiums. 3. Exchange rate. Canadian teams are in the hole financially a minimum of 30%.... 4. US Immigration. Canadians weren't allowed to play on American CFL teams because it took away American jobs. I doubt thbat's changed. To compensate, rosters on CFL teams would have to drastically cut Canadian players & replace them with Americans. The good ones will make it. The borderline Canadians will all be gone. 5. Travel in the US will cost Canadian teams a fortune because of the exchange rate. 6. What rules would they use? American 4 down or Canadian 3 down. A mixture of both??? Field size?? Which one?? 7. Borders remain closed between our two countries & quarantining has to be done. 8. Why? So, to answer Noeller's question. No, my head did not explode but I don't think this "merger", if that is what it is can be done.

How are they going to keep all these free agents they signed?

We can have meaningful dialogue about the Riders on this forum. A deep & honest discussion about their team & fans. They suck. Absolutely they suck. They always will suck. They always have sucked. There, see? A meaningful & thoughtful discussion. That wasn't hard at all.

Ray Lewis reacting to the thought of this thread moving to the General Forum.

Well, there are NFL fans here too. It's doing no harm. You don't have to read the posts.

Volvo is Chinese owned? I'll never buy one.

Why? It's been here since Day 1. Not worth it.

That isn't funny. That is pathetic.

Best duo in the CFL during that era.

Glad to hear that Zach Collaros said that he is having input into the plays in Buck's playbook. I take it that means less running & more throwing. Harris is 33 & he can't be expected to always carry the load for the Bombers game in & game out like he did with LaPo's offense. Instead of 1400 yards rushing , I'd be happy with 1000-1100 yards & a more diverse passing game. It also means Harris can pick his spots where he can have those games where he dominates & others where he just contributes to wins to help save him for the playoffs where the run game takes on more importance.

Ha ha

Hey Frosty....

Really having a hard time following my shows on tv because of Covid scheduling. Blue Bloods, FBI, Chicago PD & Fire are my faves but they're so hit & miss scheduling wise. Off the air from May to mid to late November, then trying to fit 16 episodes in. play 2 or 3 shiows then a hiatus for a month or more. Come back with a show or two then a 2 week hiatus & so it goes. I find I watch less new TV. I prefer PVR'ing old western, sci fi & war movies & tv series. I never missed a BB episode but after the latest hiatus after just 2 new shows I just said **** it & tuned out. I never missed an episode in 11 years before. The networks need to figure this out. AFAIK, this is all Randy Ambrosie's fault.

That panel needs some defensive players. A different perspective. to what Matt & milt are saying. I still can't stand Climie. No way he was better than what Milt & Schultz were saying because of his damned biases towards certain teams. Barker wasn't there long enough to really judge other than he did bring a coaching perspective. I do know he & Dunigan don't like one another as Barker was fired by the Stamps & Dunigan replaced him as HC & GM. Only to have new owners come in a year later, fire Dunigan & replace him as GM with Barker again. A couple of times you could feel the tension on TV between those 2.

Just proves if we had Kevin Glenn we'd have beaten the Riders & Kerry Joseph in the Grey cup.

Jock Climie was the worst. Even though it's the Riders he used to brag about how he hated the Riders & their fans. All well & good as it is the Riders & it was funny but how would we feel if he said that about the Bombers & us? Climie was a prick.

I wouldn't have it any other way...

They're in their own bubble so it's really no risk to anyone outside. It's probably more riskier to go to a grocery store. Or to take public transit somewhere.