CFL Game Changes FAQ

[blue_gold_84]

CFL Game Changes FAQ

[Blue In BC]

Not a fan of any of the changes.

A couple of questions. The goal posts moving to the back of the end zone: Where will they now kick PAT's from instead of the 32 yard line? If a missed FG goes wide, chances are it's going to go out of the end zone unless it's really short of the goal posts.

This lengthens every FG by the distance moved of 15 yards. Eliminating the possible single on a punt means teams could be going for a 1st down on the 30 yard line instead of kicking a FG or punting.

I can see wanting to have more TD's and less FG's, but I don't like this aspect at all. It will take away many current returns we see now.

Example: Vaval's missed FG return probably goes through the end zone with a shorter field if it was attempted at all.

[Blueforlife]

Make some good points.  I am sad about less FG returns which is a big part of the fun.  Ah well, at least they didn't change too much.

I don't love the changes either but will live with them.

[BlueGold8597]

I see these as a trojan horse for complete Americanization of the game. These changes will not improve the game in any way and there is no reason for them other than to start the gradual process of Americanization. We need to organize against this now before it goes any further.

[Blueforlife]

I see these as a trojan horse for complete Americanization of the game. These changes will not improve the game in any way and there is no reason for them other than to start the gradual process of Americanization. We need to organize against this now before it goes any further.

Sums it up well.  Change is in the air and it scares me but so does our current trend of attendance and profits.

[Blue In BC]

Yes, Pandora's box has been opened. More could be on the way in the near future. I'd be happier if they could convince me these changes improve our interest in the CFL.

As I mentioned in one string the USFL does a lot of this and they can't attract people to most stadiums.

[theaardvark]

I see these as a trojan horse for complete Americanization of the game. These changes will not improve the game in any way and there is no reason for them other than to start the gradual process of Americanization. We need to organize against this now before it goes any further.

Not crazy about the rouge, but other than that, I can see these changes as positives to make the CFL game better and more consistent city to city, and in no way does this portend 4 downs.

We saw the fiasco of the NFL preseason game here with the goalpost issues, etc, this will make our stadia more open to hosting NFL games.  Only thing that will change is putting in narrower sidelines, which means wider benches, which also helps. 

So any venue could host an NFL game, and that could be a very viable revenue stream for owners, a single NFL preseason game could take a team from red ink to black ink.

All without touching what makes the CFL truly distinct.  Except for the rouge (which does exist in Aussie rules by the way).

For those who take his refusal to say never on 4 downs as a signal that they are going 4 downs eventually, I think it was the diplomatic way of not dissing 4 down ball.  Had he said never, that would not have precluded them from ever going 4 down.  They could still do it with a BOG vote.  Who cares what a mouthpiece says at a presser.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Yes, Pandora's box has been opened. More could be on the way in the near future. I'd be happier if they could convince me these changes improve our interest in the CFL.

As I mentioned in one string the USFL does a lot of this and they can't attract people to most stadiums.

Private owners have had years to market the game to their fan bases and can't figure it out, so instead they choose to revolution the game by changing the rules. When they invested in the CFL did they really expect to make millions in return?  This is why corporate ownership is so bad, it all comes down to "make more money".

[Ridermania]

Hurts minor football programs from using CFL stadiums.

[theaardvark]

Hurts minor football programs from using CFL stadiums.

Riders will still get to use Mosaic... oh, you meant youth minor football programs

This actually makes minor programs easier.  New field dimensions fit multi use fields/stadia better.  FG posts off the field means less conflict with other sports.

This actually makes the minor football programmes in Canada easier, not harder.

[dd]

I see these as a trojan horse for complete Americanization of the game. These changes will not improve the game in any way and there is no reason for them other than to start the gradual process of Americanization. We need to organize against this now before it goes any further.

BINGO. This is just the start....time to organize the revolt!!!!

[TBURGESS]

Minor and Uni football will change to these rules too. 

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Minor and Uni football will change to these rules too.

For sure - they politely said as much. Obviously the CFL doesn't make decisions for their behalf but if CIS isn't playing the style of football the CFL is what are they developing for? They basically have no choice.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Minor and Uni football will change to these rules too.

That's a lot of expense passed onto universities, high schools and communities to upgrade their fields and stadiums. Less than 9 are shared with CFL teams.

Here is the AI response.

CFL Stadiums: The Canadian Football League (CFL) has nine teams, but there are more than 30 venues associated with it, according to Wikipedia's category of CFL venues.
College Football Venues: There are also at least 15 college football stadiums across Canada.
Other Fields: This number does not account for football fields used by:

    High school teams
    Community sports leagues
    Amateur and recreational leagues
   

[Waffler]

Making the field shorter makes it more square. I can see the day they shrink the width too. I would have vastly preferred a 10 yard end zone and the 110 yard field kept.

Goal post at the back of the end zone is the only part of this I like. Field goals have become too routine. MOS plays get across midfield and that's 3 points. Shouldn't be. 40 yards used to be a long one. Not sure how far they could kick when football was invented but I bet the way it is played now is not the way it was intended.