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The CFL is making a bold move to evolve the game with a set of changes centred upon entertainment and innovation. Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced that changes will be instituted over the next two seasons through a phased approach. The most significant modifications will come in 2027 with goalposts...

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Bryan1 year ago

As a person who resides in the states and loves the CFL, this is awful. I loved the uniqueness that the CFL has/had. I'm not gonna lie, probably will stop watching and caring now. I'm sad😢

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Bob Pickard1 year ago

This goes against the zeitgeist of being proud of what makes Canada unique. These changes are completely unnecessary. There is no pressing need for them whatsoever. You should have put more effort into proudly marketing the Canadian game instead of imitating aspects of the American game.

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Chris 🇨🇦🍁1 year ago

These rules do not improve the game. Especially the 35 second play clock. That Americanizes things and basically kills the exciting finishes that have become a trademark of the league. This is the last thing the league needs

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Thechek1821 year ago

Sorry, but why are we trying to make the CFL into a worse version of the NFL ??

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Lauren Roberts1 year ago

Hate it. 110 yards and rouge are critical to the Canadian game.

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Scott MacAulay1 year ago

Just screwed over amateur football! So many Highschools, university, junior & minor teams play in places like Mosaic Stadium but then also play in smaller stadiums like Leibel Field… they will now have to play two different types of games… And we all know 9 CFL games a year doesn’t justify the investment that was made by the Sask Government & people of Saskatchewan.

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Mario Porreca1 year ago

Get rid of this guy. Another American trying to come in and ruin this beautiful game. In 🇨🇦, our game has a rouge, 3 downs and a 55-yard line. If you don’t agree with that, you’re in no position to hold power of any form over this league.

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🇨🇦 Mike1 year ago

Changing what makes our sport different is stupid. Let's keep the CFL as the CFL. Commissioner is out of touch with the fans.

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Just some guy 🇨🇦1 year ago

Hey, @CFL, fuck you! What gave Johnston the right to just impose American rules on the CFL game. Garbage. Four downs next year??! Brutal.

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JChimpo1 year ago

I’m still not watching until the Eskimos name returns.

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The Rabbit of Caerbannog1 year ago

Not a fan. The only change that makes sense is mandating teams to be on opposite sides of the field. That's it!

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Jack G.1 year ago

“Beginning in 2028, the league will add a fourth down and become known as NFL Canada”

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Clark Petrick1 year ago

Im a 10 year season ticket holder, I am Turing in my season tickets

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W!ll 😎1 year ago

Booooooo 👎 I live in America and specifically watch the CFL because of the things that make it different like field size and goalpost placement, why change it after a hundred plus years?!?

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Declan Schroeder1 year ago

Sort of sad to see a lot of what's made the CFL unique to be removed.

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SteelRain271 year ago

Feels like a matter of time before they make it 4 downs. This announcement summed up said "we are going to make the game easier and we are tone deaf. We know you want a 10th team but we are going to remove the things you enjoy"

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see you on blueski1 year ago

No! Four downs and a narrow field next, right guys? Tell the Commish he may not be welcome in Winnipeg or Regina.

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Peter Dyakowski1 year ago

The Commissioner isn't just some middle manager. Johnston was entrusted as steward of a 150+ year legacy of Canadian Football. Now he has betrayed the fans, the players, and the game. Following the tired corporate mantra about "no golden cows", he's burning the whole thing down.

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Lauren Roberts1 year ago

The rouge is not a reward for failure but a reward for not allowing the defence to stop them getting close enough for the point

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Dane Frizzell1 year ago

Thanks for changing everything that made us unique.

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Canucklehead1 year ago

Bring back Ambroise. He didn't try to kill our game

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Marek Zyskowski1 year ago

These changes are awful. How are players gonna sit on opposite sides at Percival Molson? Rushing officials, they will be focusing on the setup instead of looking around. They will start to miss stuff. The rouge is fine. It rewards field position. Changing the dimensions ????

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JerkFace Loser 🔨🥓🍕🏈1 year ago

Why are you trying to make people stop coming to games?

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Steve Oatway1 year ago

@CFL FIRE Commissioner #StewartJohnston IMMEDIATELY before he completely destroys our UNIQUE #Canadian Rules Football. How much is the @NFL paying him? When will all CFL teams become nothing but NFL Farm teams? Some changes are good but how dare he change the size of the field!

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Rick Carter 🇨🇦🇺🇦1 year ago

Please explain how making the game more American helps the Canadian game grow. I’m waiting.

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Stingray1 year ago

I have been a big fan of CFL for 50 years, I liked the game the way it was. It was exciting to watch a missed field goal run out and get a possible touch down. This sounds to me like NFL is dictating changes. I may have to reconsider my season tickets. Not a happy fan

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ghostwolfman1 year ago

leave the game the way it is do not need it to become a copy of American football, what a brain dead asshole

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Josh Stein1 year ago

Doing things that won't bring new fans while annoying longtime fans is definitely a choice.

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JerkFace Loser 🔨🥓🍕🏈1 year ago

The only people who call the rouge on a FG miss a reward for failure are people who don't understand Canadian football. And if you don't understand Canadian football you shouldn't be the commissioner of it.

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Doug1 year ago

Ok these rules I really like. The 4 downs one would have been amazing though!

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Joe Stover 🇨🇦1 year ago

The Canadian game is through. Sad, sad day for Canadian gridiron football.

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Elijah T-M. 🇺🇸🇨🇩1 year ago

Welp, there goes 140+ years of history in the bin.

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Alex1 year ago

I don’t think these changes are as bad as everyone thinks, a lot of them make sense, I’m really glad we kept the 3 downs football!

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TheOnePrideGuy1 year ago

You've ruined the sport.

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SloJ1 year ago

What the hell is wrong with you idiots??

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