Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on Today at 06:45:48 PMWell, Elgersma's NFL combine experience is done. He wasn't invited to test on anything but he did throw passes to receivers at a few points.
Can't imagine that will be exciting to most teams but I guess we'll find out.
Quote from: theaardvark on Today at 06:55:34 PMWhy is it an "either/or" grow the product domestically/globally? Why can't it be both, and even synergistic, growing it at home BY growing it abroad (we do have a lot of "New Canadians". If only cricket produced candidates like Aussie Rules does. I guess, soccer?
As to broadcast, while TSN is the lifeblood of the game, we all know that streaming is the key to the future, and does not require broadcast infrastructure to reach any corner of the globe.
The global initiative is not a home run, but it is also not a total bust. The cost has been minimal, and we have had exposure. And found players. Hansen was exciting, and even created an issue with being worth more than the Global capped salary. Which is great. And its not like he's the only one, Maltos will be bringing in a good paycheck next year.
And even discussing the Global initiative, on either side, is accomplishing the goal of improving engagement.
Quote from: dd on Today at 02:58:38 PMThe ratio is the fundamental principle to the league and it isn't going anywhere, nor should it. Couldn't give a rip if the game is more popular in the states, fact is, it never will be, and that's fine by me
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on Today at 01:33:17 PMOr they could do both. Perhaps that's some of the rationale behind smaller fields that fit the footprint of more stadiums?
They should be trying to grow the game in Canada.
Tney should be trying to grow the game globally.
Suggesting you ignore "the world" and go after Saskatoon and Brandon doesn't play well in the board room. Go ahead and suggest that and see what happens.
Quote from: Blue In BC on Today at 01:22:11 PMThe market place is not outside of North America. The global program is a failure. Taking time is one thing but I'd have to see a curve showing any impact over time. I'd have to see some games broadcast in Europe or Australia.
IMO the reality is that most global players seem to have Australian heritage since they are the kickers.
The CFL could play pre season games in the US even if they have to play on a different type of field.
Or:
They could play all pre season games in Canada outside the normal market. Saskatoon, Brandon, London, Halifax, Victoria for example.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on Today at 02:13:53 AMAardvark is right on this one.
And without the global program what is the plan to try and generate interest in non traditional markets?
Haven't heard a better one.
Again, I'd do away with the ratio yesterday if I could. But if we're going to have one under the theory that it generates interest, then it makes sense to apply the theory everywhere.
It is certainly better than doing nothing and being all out of ideas. Which is how the league operated for long enough to get itself into trouble to begin with.