Probably needs it's own thread...

 

What? Why?

This is out of nowhere.

Didn't love him but didn't have a large enough sample size to determine if he was doing a good job.

Must have a good offer from the US.

3 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said:

Probably needs it's own thread...

 

Yowza

 

I for one blame Iso

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

I for one blame Iso

He's going to be loving himself hard over this....**** sakes....

I thought Orridge did enough to grow the game, but I think looking back, he probably needed to be more of a public face. He wasn't as front and center as Cohon.

Pinball Clemons for commissioner is what I vote for....

1 minute ago, Brandon said:

Pinball Clemons for commissioner is what I vote for....

He really would be the perfect guy.....but, the Commish is just a puppet for the BOG, and that's the problem.

We had a Commish the last two seasons?

I remember reading his State of the League address last year and thought it lacked any major substance.  Awful timing.

Not necessarily sorry to see him go.  "Awkward" is the best word I could use to describe him every time I saw him in public.

But the commissioner of the CFL does not appear to be a long term gig.   Especially when you compare to other leagues like NFL, MLB, and NHL where the commissioners tend to be measured in decades.

https://stats.cfldb.ca/league/cfl/commissioners/

Other then a few periods of stability with Cohon (7 years), and Gaudaur (16 years - 1968 - 1984), it is a pretty sad state.

3 minutes ago, Rich said:

Not necessarily sorry to see him go.  "Awkward" is the best word I could use to describe him every time I saw him in public.

But the commissioner of the CFL does not appear to be a long term gig.   Especially when you compare to other leagues like NFL, MLB, and NHL where the commissioners tend to be measured in decades.

https://stats.cfldb.ca/league/cfl/commissioners/

Other then a few periods of stability with Cohon (7 years), and Gaudaur (16 years - 1968 - 1984), it is a pretty sad state.

Lol Donald Crump is a great name...

https://press.cfl.ca/statement-from-the-canadian-football-league#

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STATEMENT FROM THE CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 — Toronto -- The Board of Governors of the Canadian Football League and Commissioner Jeffrey L. Orridge have agreed to part ways with an effective date of June 30, 2017. 

“In his time with the CFL, Jeffrey worked tirelessly to promote player health and safety, the integrity of the League on and off the field, and the values of diversity and inclusion,” said Jim Lawson, Chair, CFL. “Jeffrey played an important role in developing the league’s strategic plan which has, in a short time, helped to elevate some key metrics that underpin the health of the league.”

“It has been an honour to serve as CFL Commissioner and help to prepare this historic league for the future by deepening our relationship with fans and sponsors, increasing its relevance with the next generation, and expanding our reach beyond Canada,” said Jeffrey L. Orridge. “While the Board and I have differing views on the future of the league, we both believe passionately in this game, its players, its partners and its fans. I wish the CFL great success in the future."

“On behalf of the Board of Governors we wish Jeffrey continued success and thank him for his hard work and integrity during his tenure with the CFL,” said Lawson.

 

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Lol Donald Crump is a great name...

make the CFL great again... Bring back Crump!

Reporters with some telling things in their tweets. Nobody thought he'd last this long. Apparently with whole life in States, was not a CFL guy at all and didn't really understand the game. Wanted it to be just like NFL. Never really fit in. 

Interesting thought...Madani suggests Duane Forde would be perfect next Commish. Not sure who would willingly step into the role, just to be a house boy for owners like Braley...?

Effective June 30?  Another piece of horrible timing of off season 'parting of company'. First Toronto waited too long to get rid of Barker, then Edmonton waited even longer to get rid of Hervey, now the commish says hold my beer and leaves too. SMH

Edited April 12, 20178 yr by TBURGESS
bad draft date

This lessens the chance that some of the infractions (see: Rider's phantom practice squad & player house) will be addressed in a meaningful way.

An interim commish will be hesitant to start his/her gig by causing waves...unless the other clubs raise a stink and demand they be slapped.

Drew Edwards‏Verified account @scratchingpost  11m11 minutes ago

One name you can expect to hear as a potential replacement for Orridge as #CFL commissioner: current VP of football Glen Johnson.

Ed Hervey's not doing anything..

Rider Nation has spoken!  As a reward Brendan Taman will be appointed the next commish.

Best thing Orridge did was the planning for CFL Week and the Combine, he didn't receive much credit for that.

Edited April 12, 20178 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

3 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Rider Nation has spoken!  As a reward Brendan Taman will be appointed the next commish.

I'm pushing for Gainer. 

i'm sure the happiest person about this new is Chris Jones... now trying to figure out how he can further break the rules now that scooby doo isn't watching

 

Edited April 12, 20178 yr by Taynted_Fayth

47 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Pinball Clemons for commissioner is what I vote for....

if you want a face for the league there is none better. I think that would make the position more of a figurehead then a commissioner in any other pro sports league. Course maybe its allready that way. 

I thought orridge did a good job. No one is gonna live up to cohon any time soon. We could do, and have done a whole lot worse. There were a bunch of changes i didnt like in the last few years. XPT, PI, etc but i think thats 99% the BOG and 1% the commish. 

The worst part of this is the rider fans are gonna be soo happy and think its because of his "hatred" of them. and picking on them. 

CFL Commisioner is a thankless job where the private owners continually drive the bus. Pinball Clemmons as Commisioner? Sure if you want a familiar face and someone to be a cheerleader, shake hands and kiss babies maybe. What makes him qualified to run a business. Sport or not the CFL is after all just that a business and requires an individual qualified to run it.