SpeedFlex27 Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Noeller said: Ambrosie now floating some pretty drastic changes to the playoff format. Cue Iso meltdown in 3, 2, 1..... What are the changes?
CodyT Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 42 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said: What are the changes? First in E and first in W get a bye like normal. 3 plays 6, 4 plays 5. First place overall in the whole league than decides who they want to play over a television broadcast. Worth noting it would be temporary if Halifax entered league TBURGESS 1
JuranBoldenRules Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, CodyT said: First in E and first in W get a bye like normal. 3 plays 6, 4 plays 5. First place overall in the whole league than decides who they want to play over a television broadcast. Worth noting it would be temporary if Halifax entered league They'll try this until the travel costs multiply by a factor of 10 when BC has to travel to Montreal or vice-versa and other the traditional format BC would have played Calgary and Montreal would have played Ottawa. I would keep the current format with the only change of having the team with the better record hosting every playoff game, meaning if a 10-8 team crosses over to face a second place 8-10 team, the game is hosted by the crossover team. Incentivize the regular season games and give advantages to teams who earn it. rebusrankin, CodyT and Mark H. 1 2
Noeller Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 I actually don't mind what they're saying EXCEPT the whole circus of choosing who you play. Why embarrass a team like that? Nobody wants to be seen as the easy out. And to publicize it? Awful idea. Brandon, blue_gold_84, Pete Catan's Ghost and 6 others 4 5
SpeedFlex27 Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 Yeah, embarrass the hell out of teams deemed so easy to play that they're guaranteed to lose. Great idea. Bigblue204 and Noeller 2
JuranBoldenRules Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Noeller said: I actually don't mind what they're saying EXCEPT the whole circus of choosing who you play. Why embarrass a team like that? Nobody wants to be seen as the easy out. And to publicize it? Awful idea. Yeah it's a real reach for attention that is beneath an institution like the CFL. The fact Ambrosie thinks that way in troublesome IMO. Improve the product, forget the sideshow. Bigblue204, CodyT, Noeller and 1 other 1 3
Mark H. Posted February 16, 2020 Report Posted February 16, 2020 2 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said: I would keep the current format with the only change of having the team with the better record hosting every playoff game, meaning if a 10-8 team crosses over to face a second place 8-10 team, the game is hosted by the crossover team. Incentivize the regular season games and give advantages to teams who earn it. I agree 100%. But i’m Thinking they’ll never do it because then the east would rarely if ever host a playoff game.
SpeedFlex27 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said: Yeah it's a real reach for attention that is beneath an institution like the CFL. The fact Ambrosie thinks that way in troublesome IMO. Improve the product, forget the sideshow. Ambrosie must think that if the 30 team MLB can pick its playoff opponents then it must be okay for the 9 team CFL to do so as well. Not that MLB has ever considered fair play & integrity an important part of the game. The 1919 Chicago White Sox gambling scandal, Pete Rose banned from the BBHOF in canton for life for gambling on his team in 1989 as well as the Houston Astros signal stealing scandal of today tell me that the CFL should stay away from anything MLB thinks is a good idea.
Brandon Posted February 17, 2020 Report Posted February 17, 2020 Dummmmmmmmb idea. Why not focus on making the season start a month earlier instead of this garbage. Nolby, blue_gold_84, Bubba Zanetti and 3 others 3 3
SpeedFlex27 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Posted February 17, 2020 I MIGHT be impressed with MLB if they had the guts to strip the Houston Astros of their World Series titles & awarded them to the runners up. That would send a message that cheating is not allowed. Right now, the Astros could do the same thing & win the World Series & nothing would be done. The Boston Red Sox are now under investigation for the same thing. So, CFL stay away from this rotting corpse.
WBBFanWest Posted February 17, 2020 Report Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said: I MIGHT be impressed with MLB if they had the guts to strip the Houston Astros of their World Series titles & awarded them to the runners up. That would send a message that cheating is not allowed. Right now, the Astros could do the same thing & win the World Series & nothing would be done. The Boston Red Sox are now under investigation for the same thing. So, CFL stay away from this rotting corpse. I'm pretty sure that the CFL is not planning on playing in the World's Series or in MLB in general, so I think we're safe. blue_gold_84 and Tracker 1 1
SpeedFlex27 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Posted February 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said: I'm pretty sure that the CFL is not planning on playing in the World's Series or in MLB in general, so I think we're safe. Randy might be wearing his scarves too tight cutting off circulation to his brain. NorthernSkunk 1
Mr Dee Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Posted February 17, 2020 We did know this.. The Bomber culture keeps on growing. We know it. We hear it all the time. But I still like hearing about it. Here’s Josh Johnson and his take...“I had a few offers… I was talking with Calgary, with Winnipeg and still in contact with Edmonton,” said Johnson in a conversation from his offseason base in Florida. “But talking to different guys around the league and the guys who play in Winnipeg and they were all talking about the organization and how it changes you as a player, about how much they loved playing there.“I know they have a great coach and playing against Coach O’Shea and seeing how he coaches makes you want to play for him. Being a small league you hear so many different stories about playing for different teams. A lot of it is from coaches and when you are around guys who understand the game it makes you want to be a part of it. Talking to so many guys, it had me stuck on coming to Winnipeg.“Plus,” Johnson added with a chuckle, “I already know it’s a good decision because I’ve had so many people welcome me to Winnipeg. It’s really been ridiculous the response from fans, different players and they’re all telling me I’m going to love being there.” https://www.bluebombers.com/2020/02/17/already-know-good-decision-johnson-looking-make-winnipeg-football-home/?utm_source=dlvr.it Tracker, rebusrankin, the watcher and 5 others 5 2 1
Mr Dee Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Posted February 18, 2020 Did You Know... Yeah, but who doesn’t get a field named after them? Like moi. Ok, maybe a draining ditch culvert isn’t the same thing, but you know what I mean... Geebrr and Noeller 2
do or die Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 On 2020-02-18 at 5:28 PM, Mr Dee said: Did You Know... Yeah, but who doesn’t get a field named after them? Like moi. Ok, maybe a draining ditch culvert isn’t the same thing, but you know what I mean... Should of saved that name for Mosaic.... Fred C Dobbs, bigg jay, Jpan85 and 2 others 2 3
Pete Catan's Ghost Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 On 2020-02-16 at 6:49 PM, SpeedFlex27 said: I MIGHT be impressed with MLB if they had the guts to strip the Houston Astros of their World Series titles & awarded them to the runners up. That would send a message that cheating is not allowed. Right now, the Astros could do the same thing & win the World Series & nothing would be done. The Boston Red Sox are now under investigation for the same thing. So, CFL stay away from this rotting corpse. This is the same league that (right or wrong) keeps Pete Rose out of the HOF for gambling. Total double standard. BigBlueFanatic, GCJenks, blue_gold_84 and 2 others 1 4
Mr Dee Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Posted February 26, 2020 Did You Know.. Former Bomber Ian Marouf is now playing in the Mexican league as a result of the effort of CFL 2.0 and the exchange of players.“It’s been wonderful. The people are great and the level of competition is really, really good.” raved the former sixth round draft pick of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “There is a lot of raw talent that hasn’t been seen yet and the LFA is a growing league. It’s only a matter of time until the players get recognized.” https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/canadian-players-relishing-early-mexican-experience/ rebusrankin, GCJenks, Noeller and 4 others 5 2
Noeller Posted February 26, 2020 Report Posted February 26, 2020 this is amazing...really glad to see this angle of the 2.0 thing is working out for some. I feel like this aspect has been widely overlooked. Bigblue204 and Mr Dee 2
Dr Zaius Posted February 29, 2020 Report Posted February 29, 2020 I kind of like the idea of "bulletin board material" where the fat teams at the top may burn themselves by their choice of team
Noeller Posted February 29, 2020 Report Posted February 29, 2020 it's a particularly un-Canadian thing to do... Firekid 1
Booch Posted February 29, 2020 Report Posted February 29, 2020 I think that teams should all get an affiliate team or 2 in these leagues..and guys on bubble..especially Canadian guys can be assigned there to develop (if they want to keep plugging away) With hopes of getting called back/re-signed or get another camp invite..they could be exempt from the TC roster as well as part of this initiative and to make it actually worth while comedygeek, Mr Dee, Bigblue204 and 2 others 5
Floyd Posted February 29, 2020 Report Posted February 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, Booch said: I think that teams should all get an affiliate team or 2 in these leagues..and guys on bubble..especially Canadian guys can be assigned there to develop (if they want to keep plugging away) With hopes of getting called back/re-signed or get another camp invite..they could be exempt from the TC roster as well as part of this initiative and to make it actually worth while Really good idea... as long as its not slanted like the territorial picks were Noeller 1
Booch Posted February 29, 2020 Report Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Floyd said: Really good idea... as long as its not slanted like the territorial picks were Well don't think it would be..would essentially be your Draft picks..national and globals..I guess even American guys you cut who were willing if no other opportunities for them..and if each CFL team was designated a feeder/development team or teams..then basically they serve as your farm team in a sense...would make the international leagues stronger and be a good tool to truly integrate this CFL 2.0 thing and give it true substance and worth
Noeller Posted February 29, 2020 Report Posted February 29, 2020 I'd be shocked if Ambrosie didn't have this in mind... Big picture. Makes too much sense. Mr Dee 1
Fan Boy Posted March 2, 2020 Report Posted March 2, 2020 On 2020-02-29 at 5:55 PM, Noeller said: I'd be shocked if Ambrosie didn't have this in mind... Big picture. Makes too much sense. I heard him say this long ago when the first interviews about 2.0 were flying around. It wa salways intended to be a 2 way program. Noeller 1
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