Training camp is over .... adjustments have been made  and its time for the opening kickoff

Anybody change their minds on how preseason changed their expectations for this year .... Montreal thrashing Ottawa changed mine .... cutting Willy raise my hopes for the Argos .... Edmonton looks stronger than I first thought and Regina even worse

For the first time in years I am forecasting Winnipeg finishes first in the league  .. just an optimistic hunch .... I forecast these final standings:

Winnipeg

Calgary

Vancouver

Edmonton

Ottawa

Montreal

Toronto

Hamilton

Regina

 

 

 

 

I saw this again today and had a chuckle.

2 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

What did he have to say?  I watched the video 3 times but kept getting distracted by Sara's legs.

She's not Sarah. She's Brodie Lawson.

6 hours ago, BigBlue said:

Can Ambrosie fix Toronto's attendance problem:

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/how-will-ambrosie-tackle-argos-woes-connect-with-younger-generation~1161077

How is that his problem? Its the owners problem. 

1 hour ago, M.O.A.B. said:

She's not Sarah. She's Brodie Lawson.

I didn't notice that either and it doesn't matter, I'm not fussy one blonde goddess is as good as the other.

Edited July 6, 20178 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

1 hour ago, Goalie said:

How is that his problem? Its the owners problem. 

They could give away tickets and I doubt they fill the place up.

19 hours ago, sweep the leg said:

Drew Edwards‏Verified account @scratchingpost 41m41 minutes ago

 

 

The #AlsMTL have released 2015 first round pick OL Jacob Ruby. #CFL

I bet he goes to Saskatchewan.  The original "Ruby" from Corner Gas was torn down last year.

Just now, ALuCsRED said:

I bet he goes to Saskatchewan.  The original "Ruby" from Corner Gas was torn down last year.

Damn. Another priceless piece of Canadian history gone forever. They should have made a shrine of it.

7 hours ago, Goalie said:

How is that his problem? Its the owners problem. 

The CFL is a business. When one aspect is failing it hurts the business as a whole.

7 hours ago, Goalie said:

How is that his problem? Its the owners problem. 

 

30 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

The CFL is a business. When one aspect is failing it hurts the business as a whole.

Exactly. He represents the business interests of the league. It's not a zero-sum game. Improving the Argo brand also improves the league.

 

 

 

 

 

A sellout for the home opener would be very nice.

36 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

The CFL is a business. When one aspect is failing it hurts the business as a whole.

Yes but its not on the commissioner to fix attendance in specific markets.  He can support the Argos but they need to solve this problem themselves.  It's no more the commissioner's responsibility than the poor attendance in BC is.

Just move the Argos to the Maritimes. Maritimes Argos has a nice ring to it. 

19 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Yes but its not on the commissioner to fix attendance in specific markets.  He can support the Argos but they need to solve this problem themselves.  It's no more the commissioner's responsibility than the poor attendance in BC is.

His job is to improve the brand (business). Making a healthier TO market will do that. I'm sure he doesn't think it's his job to do the day to day of improving it. But it certainly should be his responsibility to make sure things are moving in the right direction for that franchise, along with every other franchise.

6 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

His job is to improve the brand (business). Making a healthier TO market will do that. I'm sure he doesn't think it's his job to do the day to day of improving it. But it certainly should be his responsibility to make sure things are moving in the right direction for that franchise, along with every other franchise.

The commissioner will not fix the problems in Toronto.

3 minutes ago, Atomic said:

The commissioner will not fix the problems in Toronto.

I feel like we are going in circles. He is in the Top position of the CFL. Every CEO every President, etc etc (good ones anyway) will get involved in some capacity (not doing everything) when a certain aspect of their company is failing. This isn't rocket science, it's good business. You're right, he's not going fix things himself. However, he should still be very much involved in the planning/implementation etc etc of the process to turn things around. He's not going to do it himself. But he will be involved. As he should be.

Just now, Bigblue204 said:

I feel like we are going in circles. He is in the Top position of the CFL. Every CEO every President, etc etc (good ones anyway) will get involved in some capacity (not doing everything) when a certain aspect of their company is failing. This isn't rocket science, it's good business. You're right, he's not going fix things himself. However, he should still be very much involved in the planning/implementation etc etc of the process to turn things around. He's not going to do it himself. But he will be involved. As he should be.

No he will not be involved in the planning and implementation.  That goes directly against what his job is.  He serves the league, not individual teams.  Is he going to work with 9 marketing departments to help them increase attendance?  No, he's not.  Toronto isn't the only team with lagging attendance.  His job is to run league affairs.  A healthier league leads to healthier franchises.  You have it backwards.

1 minute ago, Atomic said:

No he will not be involved in the planning and implementation.  That goes directly against what his job is.  He serves the league, not individual teams.  Is he going to work with 9 marketing departments to help them increase attendance?  No, he's not.  Toronto isn't the only team with lagging attendance.  His job is to run league affairs.  A healthier league leads to healthier franchises.  You have it backwards.

I think we're looking at it two different ways. but will just have to agree to disagree at this point.

23 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I think we're looking at it two different ways. but will just have to agree to disagree at this point.

Yes.  I have no doubt that the media will also see it your way and pin the blame on Ambrosie if things don't improve in Toronto.

But I think things will improve league-wide so we may not ever cross that bridge.

28,000 to 30,000 would be good. 

Moved some things around and now I'm going to the game!  Usually only manage to get to a couple each year, (last year it was Hamilton & BC) so here's hoping for another good one.  GO BLUE!

Apparently less than 1000 tix remain so looking at 30000 plus. 

10 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

She's not Sarah. She's Brodie Lawson.

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

Apparently less than 1000 tix remain so looking at 30000 plus. 

This is awesome!

3 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Apparently less than 1000 tix remain so looking at 30000 plus. 

I'm not sure that's accurate...

16 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Apparently less than 1000 tix remain so looking at 30000 plus. 

Source?

EDIT: nevermind... I should just read the thread.

Edited July 6, 20178 yr by blue_gold_84
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