Y2C Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is only a fall back if they somehow lose out on Bill Belichick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBird Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 In Rod Petersons mind coaching the Riders is a better coaching job than being an NFL OC. Best fans in the world and all that.It depends on the person I guess. Let's say pay is the same:1. OC in the NFL - small fish in big pond 2. HC and GM in CFL - you're the man. Big fish in small pond. 3. HC and GM in Regina - You're a sick fish in a roadside slough Fixed it for yea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Further to Rod Pedersen ramblings: @sportscage - "An American NHL team's ownership group has had at least minor explorations into landing a #CFL franchise for LA." @sportscage: "I'm not prepared to say which team it is however I spoke with a club spokesman & he would not deny the rumour." #CFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Pop Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 The latest gem from Pederson (I'm nauseous typing this, knowing it may just give him more page views...). His blog reminds me of Creed's from the Office. 7 - THE LATEST WILD RUMOUR: This one came right out of the blue on the weekend. I was tipped off that an American NHL team's ownership group has had at least minor explorations into landing a CFL franchise for Los Angeles. At this point I'm not prepared to say which team it is however I spoke with a club spokesman and he would not deny the rumour. Stay tuned! http://www.rodpedersen.com/2015/09/thursday-rodservations_23.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geebrr Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 His ass must be jealous of his mouth with all the **** that comes out of it. SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 If I was betting, I'd say it's Anaheim on account of Getzlaf...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Further to Rod Pedersen ramblings: @sportscage - "An American NHL team's ownership group has had at least minor explorations into landing a #CFL franchise for LA." @sportscage: "I'm not prepared to say which team it is however I spoke with a club spokesman & he would not deny the rumour." #CFL I remember the same kind of rumour in the early 1990's just before the CFL expanded into the US the first time. It never happened. Now's a great time to have a US expansion team when the loonie's tanked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hope Bruce McNall's name doesn't pop up in the middle of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Pop Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 If I was betting, I'd say it's Anaheim on account of Getzlaf...... Nah, St.Louis. The Reaves' are starting up a team of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Phoenix ran that Rider Nation night last year. Could be an option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Expanding to the US would be another disaster. I just hope these are unfounded rumours. Bigblue204 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBBFanWest Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Well, considering the extra costs in travelling down to the US for the entire league, the issue of US vs Canadian currency, and the fact that the foray into the states wasn't exactly a long term boon for the league, colour me extremely, extremely skeptical that the CFL would even remotely entertain the idea. Bigblue204 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbbfan Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Someone should tell that moron Pedersen that he's the Ravens OC. It's just more bs from Pedersen But its the RIDERS. thats like the YANKEES of the football world. Why WOULDNT he want to be there instead of some not head coach else where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I would see expansion teams in the London, Ontario area and Quebec city before any half-baked US expansion. It was a disaster last time that nearly sank the league. SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 The problem with American teams in the CFL is still that they don't have to follow the ratio. The last time they expanded into the states it was a cash grab to try and keep the league afloat plain and simple. They don't need to do that these days. iso_55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 The problem with American teams in the CFL is still that they don't have to follow the ratio. The last time they expanded into the states it was a cash grab to try and keep the league afloat plain and simple. They don't need to do that these days. I seem to recall that damned few of the American franchise owners actually paid their franchise fees. One of the few was the chap who owned the Sacramento/Baltimore teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan007 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 If they were to ever expand, just make them have to follow the same rules as us. That whole "they don't need Canadians on their team" was ridiculous. Although it didn't seem to matter since some of the teams were crap. bearpants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 If I recall, it is actually a legal issue in the States. US employment laws wouldn't allow them to mandate a number of jobs going to non Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm under the impression U.S. expansion saved the league. No problem with expanding if it's done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 If I recall, it is actually a legal issue in the States. US employment laws wouldn't allow them to mandate a number of jobs going to non Americans. I think you can collectively bargain around certain laws. Such as anti trust etc. I would think this would be one of those too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Why is this thread still open, these are such weak far fetched rumours. At least a Ricky Ray to Winnipeg rumour has a chance of happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 If I recall, it is actually a legal issue in the States. US employment laws wouldn't allow them to mandate a number of jobs going to non Americans. I think you can collectively bargain around certain laws. Such as anti trust etc. I would think this would be one of those too No you can't. The only American sports league to be exempt from anti-trust laws is MLB. Rich was right about American labour laws being the reason the American teams didn't have to deal with the ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 The problem with American teams in the CFL is still that they don't have to follow the ratio. The last time they expanded into the states it was a cash grab to try and keep the league afloat plain and simple. They don't need to do that these days. Exactly right on both counts. The CFL needed the dough & Larry Smith the Commish at the time felt US expansion was the way to go. They never figured on or perhaps just ignored the immigration & work policies of the US that included no ratio on the US teams. The other problem was the value of our loonie vs US currency. It was valued then about where it is now which made it damned near impossible for the Canadian teams to compete for the best CFL free agents. They all went to the US teams. Also, the way Smith & the CFL Board of Dinosaurs awarded franchises was a joke unto itself. Announce owners & teams then give them 6 months to field that team & play in markets that never heard of the CFL or understood Canadian football. No wonder the fans stayed away... I just hope, not again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm under the impression U.S. expansion saved the league. No problem with expanding if it's done right. It was such a good idea that every team added either folded or moved. If we're ever in a position again where we need US expansion money to survive, I'd do it. Until then I say no chance. wbbfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCn20 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 There are a couple of US markets that expansion could work. The CFL's big problem with US expansion last time was that they added too many teams, too quickly, into markets that weren't for the most part very interested. The CFL gambled that small markets like Shreveport, Birmingham, and San Antonio would thrive because of the football cultures of these cities. However, what they failed to account for, or to expect, was that these deep south cities would be intensely loyal to the American game. Baltimore was a great success because the fan base accepted the CFL without bias. There are pockets in the US that actually draw strong viewership numbers for the CFL in the Northern US. Expand to a couple of those cities and the teams would likely succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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