Randy Ambrosie announces retirement as CFL commissioner.

[RebusRankin]

Miller is 51. That's too old? ***

[dd]

A variety of significant accomplishments??? That's a good one.

Never liked him from the get go,glad we're moving on from him

[J5V]

Miller is 51. That's too old? ***

Too old! LOL! WOW!

[Waffler]

I was ok with Ambrosie until this year when he had to have his arm twisted to protect QB's. It's still a half measure of what is needed. Would not be surprised if he is leaving before he is forced out.

[markf]

How much control does the league have over marketing?

What is the league budget for marketing?

my guess... not much.

Not sure there is much the league can do in that way.

nor can it influence seemingly disinterested owners.

[Blue In BC]

Miller is 51. That's too old? ***

I thought he was older.

[Jesse]

First of all everyone, the "too old" comment from earlier was for Wally Buono.

Secondly, I don't think Miller is, or will be, even thought of as a candidate for commissioner.

[TecnoGenius]

No, I agree with you. I think he'd make a fantastic commissioner. Selfishly, I'd hate to lose him as Blue Bomber President & CEO.

WM being commish would be worth it for one thing: it would drive the Greenies absolutely mental.  Their entire forum would be nothing but "it's rigged in favor of WPG"!

[TecnoGenius]

The fly in the ointment might be greedy owners/investors more interested in their own bottom line than the good of the league.

The beauty of the CFL is those 2 things are not mutually exclusive.  Both the owners and the "good of the league" (call it "league health") are enriched when there are more butts in seats and eyeballs glued to TVs.

Since most of the rich owners probably lose money on their team most years, I wouldn't scapegoat them.  That new EDM owner dude probably won't see P&L statements "in the black" for 5 years, if ever.

[TecnoGenius]

Couple of thoughts, Wally Buono, Wade Miller.

I'm not advocating for this, but I can see Doman grooming himself for this role.  Some of the stuff he does doesn't make much sense from a business standpoint.  But it may if you view it through the lens of "look at me, I'm flashy and showy with my concerts, make me commish!".  But that wouldn't be now, that would have to wait for the next commish change cycle.

Like usual, it'll probably be someone no one here has ever heard of this time.  And that's fine.

[Jesse]

Are there any historical example of the league placing a team president or (even more ridiculous) owner as the league commish?

Does this not seem like a conflict of interest to anyone else?

[blue_gold_84]

Are there any historical example of the league placing a team president or (even more ridiculous) owner as the league commish?

Does this not seem like a conflict of interest to anyone else?

Depends on who you ask, but I'd lean towards yes. From an optics standpoint, I don't think it'd go over too well.

I think you hit the nail on the head:

The candidates will all be from the business world who most people won't recognize.

This seems like the most plausible outcome.

[theaardvark]

Reinbold... maybe no.

Jim Burke has the experience...

Duane Forde has the ability.  I think he's the absolute best choice.  Knowledge, love for the game, common sense...

Yeah, Forde it is.

[Jesse]

Reinbold... maybe no.

Jim Burke has the experience...

Duane Forde has the ability.  I think he's the absolute best choice.  Knowledge, love for the game, common sense...

Yeah, Forde it is.

Where is his experience negotiating tv deals and labour contracts?

[theaardvark]

Where is his experience negotiating tv deals and labour contracts?

Well, he's negotiated his contract for 15 years, he runs the Invitational combine, etc.

Much like any CEO, the main thing needed is leadership and decision making.  He will have staff to cross the t's and dot the i's.