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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by bomber beetle - Today at 04:59:40 AM

As it is, CFL fans are against the new changes by an approximate ratio of 3:1. It's even more pronounced when it comes to the most passionate CFL fans.

That poll result is only relevant if the CFL's actual intention is to Americanize the game. Right now, that is speculation, not a fact.
As a CFL fan, the 1 number in that ratio is alarming. 25% percent of CFL fans want to see the game become more like the NFL? Wow.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by jets4life - Today at 04:05:54 AM

There is going to be very minimal real-world impact. Here's why:

The angriest people about this are the 1% of the 1% and that group are very accurately represented on this forum, in this thread, and every one of them is still here. In this thread. In all the others talking about all the usual off season stuff.

If they don't leave no one will. And so, the "backlash" is simply hot air. Happens so much these days. Consumers freak out about some change or another and three months later you look at the quarter and consumer buying habits have hardly moved at all.

As it is, CFL fans are against the new changes by an approximate ratio of 3:1. It's even more pronounced when it comes to the most passionate CFL fans.

No idea where you come up with "angry" and "1%" but judging by posting history on this topic, you could be judged as the angriest poster, as it's off putting to be belittled and insulted, if some of us comment on our displeasure with the new changes to the game.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 03:42:07 AM

I wonder if people are overestimating how much this will affect people's willingness to buy tickets to the game.

I bet a significant percentage of fans are unaware of the details of the changes, and will barely notice them when they are introduced.

The die-hards like us are angry right now. I hate the changes. But I know myself well enough to know I can rant for the next year, but when the weather warms up, and the season starts, I will be at PAS as usual.

1000% yes. The number of people who buy tickets for a 110 field is probably statistically zero.

The average consumer will not care and to your point, probably won't even notice.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 03:15:27 AM

There is going to be very minimal real-world impact. Here's why:

The angriest people about this are the 1% of the 1% and that group are very accurately represented on this forum, in this thread, and every one of them is still here. In this thread. In all the others talking about all the usual off season stuff.

If they don't leave no one will. And so, the "backlash" is simply hot air. Happens so much these days. Consumers freak out about some change or another and three months later you look at the quarter and consumer buying habits have hardly moved at all.

#5

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by jets4life - Today at 02:16:35 AM

The noise was mostly a backlash against Americanization.
As the dust clears, and more people see this for what it is,

A less exciting version of the current CFL?

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by jets4life - Today at 02:14:55 AM

I see where your coming from, but I'm more with Techno on this one. I think the CFL was expecting some backlash on this, but probably underestimated the magnitude of it. The noise alone won't get their attention and that's all they have to deal with right now. When season ticket renewals come up though, that will tell the real story. We're going to find out how serious people are.

There is a limit to how much financial backlash the teams will be willing to accept and absorb, and it could very well exceed that limit. This is definitely not a done deal.

If there is too much backlash, or a grassroots effort to force the CFL to abandon the changes (hundreds of cancellations from long time season ticket holders), the changes will probably be abandoned.

I just love how some people are siding with the oligarchs (MLSE,etc) that want to change the game to make it more like the NFL, and pretty much say "deal with it."

There is a reason many have called the NFL, the No Fun League. The level of play is obviously superior to the CFL, but the actual flow of the game is less exciting.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by bomber beetle - Today at 02:14:10 AM

I see where your coming from, but I'm more with Techno on this one. I think the CFL was expecting some backlash on this, but probably underestimated the magnitude of it. The noise alone won't get their attention and that's all they have to deal with right now. When season ticket renewals come up though, that will tell the real story. We're going to find out how serious people are.

There is a limit to how much financial backlash the teams will be willing to accept and absorb, and it could very well exceed that limit. This is definitely not a done deal.

The noise was mostly a backlash against Americanization.
As the dust clears, and more people see this for what it is, the noise is going away.

To add a bit more clarity to the situation, McGill announced this week that the turf at Molson Stadium is past it's lifespan and is dangerous.
To place a rectangular field in that stadium, the limit is basically at 130 yards in length.
The CFL said it wanted to standardize the fields, now the Alouettes have the option to do that at their current stadium.

The league has stadium limitations in each of it's three largest cities. The rule changes go a long way towards easing those problems while maintaining consistency at all other venues.

Eventually, it will be seen that this is not Americanization and people will be far less intent on cancelling their tickets.

#8

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Schedule out

Last post by ichabod_crane - Today at 01:32:46 AM

This will sound weird, but if you have a good cell data plan you can stream the game live from the CJOB streaming page.  Tie that into your car and you'll get better sound quality than you will from most AM reception!  Of course that only works until you get to very remote cottage roads.  All the main highways should be good.

The data usage is minimal for the radio broadcast too. Have done this method several times even overseas!

#9

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by bunker - December 09, 2025, 11:46:51 PM

I wonder if people are overestimating how much this will affect people's willingness to buy tickets to the game.

I bet a significant percentage of fans are unaware of the details of the changes, and will barely notice them when they are introduced.

The die-hards like us are angry right now. I hate the changes. But I know myself well enough to know I can rant for the next year, but when the weather warms up, and the season starts, I will be at PAS as usual.

[believe]

#10

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by bomb squad - December 09, 2025, 09:30:18 PM

The CFL has told me what they are changing.
I believe that I have the choice to accept the changes or move on. That is it.

I agree, most fans do not like the reduction in field length.
However, I just do not sense there are enough that are willing to die on that hill.
The CFL is willing to lose the ones that are.
I just don't see any realistic situation where the league will not plow ahead with this.

I see where your coming from, but I'm more with Techno on this one. I think the CFL was expecting some backlash on this, but probably underestimated the magnitude of it. The noise alone won't get their attention and that's all they have to deal with right now. When season ticket renewals come up though, that will tell the real story. We're going to find out how serious people are.

There is a limit to how much financial backlash the teams will be willing to accept and absorb, and it could very well exceed that limit. This is definitely not a done deal.