CFL/XFL merger?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

https://twitter.com/XFL2022/status/1369696147435122689?s=20

Not quite sure what to make of this, but there appears to be some serious discussion going on between the two leagues.

[Antonito]

I'd hate to see the CFL get taken down if the XFL v3.0 investors pull the plug, but I don't think the CFL will last much longer on their own anyways. Hell, I'm surprised they've made it through COVID this far. Go big or go home I guess

[Tik-Tok]

Does this mean we can get one more team to make the divisions equal?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Does this mean we can get one more team to make the divisions equal?

Only if they're named the Roughriders.

[asp integra]

Does this mean we can get one more team to make the divisions equal?

Wasn't that the plan for adding a Halifax team?

[ThePenIsMightier]

CFL has done so le great in the past with American teams or involvement.

[vengie]

Definitely a Hail Mary if true.

[killramos]

I like watching football live, that’s really the only positive I see out if this.

I’d probably be something resembling a STH with XFL and a covered stadium.

[ExtraSlow]

CFL is an unsustainable business. Does this help that? Because without major changes the CFL will just fold.

[2Legit2Quit]

I could go for a HEHATEME Stamps jersey

[beecue]

It was probably an idea pitched by The Rock

[Xtrema]

Isn't average CFL fan age like 60?

[dirtsniffer]

Its either their age or their IQ.

[Xtrema]

Since XFL is an NFL off season league, they will play March to July?

Either way, the boomers CFL fans probably won't like it. But it's either this or nothing at all.

[killramos]

I don’t really care what they call the league so long as I can go watch football and drink beer. Also covered stadium.

[ExtraSlow]

I don’t really care what they call the league so long as I can go watch football and drink beer. Also covered stadium.

Killramos for president.

[vengie]

Agreed with the covered stadium.

[Marsh]

This would be great. Might actually make CFL watchable.

For real though, The Rock and his business partners bought XFL. Considering he's always had a soft spot for the CFL and Stampeders, this might actually end up alright.

[haggis88]

I'd be into it, i enjoy a day out to the Stamps game...but as killramos says, so long as I can get a beer and watch the game I'm solid...DGAF about an enclosed arena though...outside is where true sportsfans wanna be :P

[killramos]

I’ve had one too many stamps games ruined by absolute garbage weather at McMahon for my candy ass.

[haggis88]

I’ve had one too many stamps games ruined by absolute garbage weather at McMahon for my candy ass.

bring a coat ya jabroni :D

[vengie]

Sitting in BC place watching the Grey Cup at a nice temp of 20 degrees while it was -6 outside was very enjoyable.

[r3ccOs]

I am a big proponent of having the CFL/XFL perhaps really be the farm teir for the NFL...

[e31]

I am a big proponent of having the CFL/XFL (brought to you by JyzzVape3000, "It really stings the lungs") perhaps be the farm system for the Big Pharma sponsored ALL DRUG FOOTBALL LEAGUE!

[Masked Bandit]

I know I'm one of the only guys on here that truly prefers the CFL over well...any other football. I know this is a business survival angle but there is something oh so Canadian about freezing your ass off to watch guys that could just as easily be your neighbour. I've known a handful of CFL players personally over the year and it just makes it more authentic. I can't relate to the guy that makes $3.6M a year playing special teams and gets 2:16 of playing time each game.

I'll live with it...if I have to...I guess.

Go Riders!

[ExtraSlow]

I have worked with Stu Laird and Szrecko Zizacovic on a couple projects in the last few years. CFL dudes are nice dudes. Love the people. Just don't see how the league survives without something drastic changing.

[sabad66]

Post by The Rock

The CFL changed my life.

When you have nothing and you’re scratching and clawing for everything you can get - all in the spirit of making your football dreams come true.

You become the hardest worker in the room.

You will not be denied.

I knew in my heart I was going to make it in the CFL - and parlay that into a very successful career in the NFL.
Maybe even win a Super Bowl...

But neither of those dreams came close to coming true.

Truth is, I just wasn’t good enough and it wasn’t my time.

The CFL sent me home.
I was still grateful to a man who would eventually become a mentor and friend, Wally Buono for even giving me the opportunity.
I had $7 bucks.

But it’s funny how sometimes life comes full circle.

Now I’m back.
Same hungry kid, but much different man.

As an owner of the XFL, our discussions with the CFL have been very exciting. There’s a real pulse here because you can feel the unique opportunity we can potentially create together.

Wherever it all leads, I can tell you this one is personal to me and is driven by all my passion - because me being cut by the CFL was the greatest thing that happened.
It set me on a path that years later would lead me right back to the league.

To help create even greater and bigger opportunities for all our players and all our fans.

As an owner who’s had his hands in the dirt - my loyalty will always lie with the players and fans.

I’ll keep you posted as our XFL/CFL discussions unfold.
Got your back.

So yes, the CFL changed my life, in ways I could’ve never imagined ���� ���� ��

#gratitude
#legacy
#respect
#pulse

Sounds like they are serious about making something happen

[mr2mike]

I have worked with Stu Laird and Szrecko Zizacovic on a couple projects in the last few years. CFL dudes are nice dudes. Love the people. Just don't see how the league survives without something drastic changing.

Used to take the CTrain with Jon Cornish.
By that, he was in the same cattle carrier as me before covid.

[Antonito]

It feels like we're watching the missing season of Ballers that explains how the Rock was able to jump up to getting a stake in the Chiefs

[haggis88]

I know I'm one of the only guys on here that truly prefers the CFL over well...any other football.

I'm with you on this Bill...well except when it comes to proper football, that you guys follow the Yanks on and call "soccer"

[mr2mike]

I'd almost think cfl should pare down to smaller cities. Compete in west and periodically travel east and play.
Playoffs would be across Canada.

Let's be honest, small cities probably have more turnout for tier 2 pros.

[ExtraSlow]

I'd almost think cfl should pare down to smaller cities. Compete in west and periodically travel east and play.
Playoffs would be across Canada.

Let's be honest, small cities probably have more turnout for tier 2 pros.

Smaller than Hamilton?

[Team_Mclaren]

I love the players but the game is so boring compares to NFL. Used to work with Godfrey Ellis that won the cup with the Stamps in 2008, nicest guy ever, told us so many cool football stories

[ExtraSlow]

I've got it:
Thunder bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Halifax. One five team division.

[redline]

Smaller than Hamilton?
Red deer vs Kelowna coming to a small screen near you ... lol

[ExtraSlow]

Anyone wanna go to an Okotoks dawgs game this summer?

[mr2mike]

Red deer vs Kelowna coming to a small screen near you ... lol

I don't know, was thinking out loud and thinking cost cutting. Reduce travel.

Next idea.
8 drink minimum upon entry to stadium.

Doesn't work for Stamps because that just makes the UofC rich (from what I remember UofC own the beverage rights).

[ExtraSlow]

That's why we need the field house. Fuck UofC, amirite?

[mr2mike]

As a UofC alumni, all I get from them is incessant pestering to donate $$$.

[ExtraSlow]

Before the pandemic those cheap bastard bought me two coffees a year to teach three lectures. Now, zero.

[vengie]

Anyone wanna go to an Okotoks dawgs game this summer?

Yes. I've heard it's a very good time

[ExtraSlow]

I'm hoping to make a baseball game in Okotoks, Denver and Houston in the next year. Baseball is a perfect game for drinking.

[ThePenIsMightier]

I'm hoping to make a baseball game in Okotoks, Denver and Houston in the next year. Baseball is a perfect game for drinking.

97995

[mr2mike]

Kind of fitting, here's a pic of McMahon Stadium shortly after building it.

97997

[tirebob]

Anyone wanna go to an Okotoks dawgs game this summer?I love going to Dawgs games!

[2002civic]

The Rock goes from getting cut by the CFL to possibly owning part of it. Impressive.

[Tik-Tok]

The Rock goes from getting cut by the CFL to possibly owning part of it. Impressive.

Finally the Rock has come back... to the CFL

[flipstah]

Finally the Rock has come back... to the CFL

zkvsiGFHy2k

I can't wait for The Rock to do a promo on the Argonauts. One of my favourite promos; laughed my ass off:

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x53d9l

[ianmcc]

I think this is a done deal-the CFL is currently a charity league.
I think a combination of XFL and CFL rules make the most sense to make the games more watchable.
Gone are three downs, the rouge, the one yard line of scrimmage, Canadian content players, the bigger football and the bigger field.
Keep the 20 second clock, video replay and eye in the sky ref, one time out per half, the 5 yard buffer for more kick returns and leave the goalposts at CFL placements(even with thw goal line).

[killramos]

As long as Calgary keeps a team I can go watch in person I’m happy

[Disoblige]

I want to see The Rock to come to the first XFL game in Calgary.

[2Legit2Quit]

Rock spending those tequila dollaz.

Move CFL to 4 downs and I'll hate it way less.

[ExtraSlow]

Figure out a way to make the league profitable and pay players more so we get better athletes and I'll like it more. Right now, it's fun, but overall not that impressive when you have players on the field that make less than 1/10th of an NHL entry-level contract. Even top players on each team make less than an NL league minimum salary. Dollars attract talent. Talent is fun to watch. I don't care if it's 3, 4, or 5 downs, I am no football purist, and most fans aren't either.

[2Legit2Quit]

The amount of downs goes hand in hand with the talent on the field, the players are technically subpar compared to the NFL so to me I figure why give them less attempts to complete a drive, give them more :rofl:

Watching consecutive 2 and outs making for boring viewing, but this stems from less quality players.

The XFL bridge could attract more american players who might not want to come to Canada to play in the CFL normally because Canada/weather conditions, need more dollary doos to improve things.

[dirtsniffer]

Anyone wanna go to an Okotoks dawgs game this summer?

Always in for a dawgs game

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Always in for a dawgs game

I wish okotoks had a whl team. Now that would be awesome

[sexualbanana]

I don't prefer CFL to NFL, but I enjoy the different variation that comes from the different rules.

The best thing that XFL brings is the money from broadcast revenue. The CFL brings an existing infrastructure that, for the most part, works perfectly for the market. The problem is that a CFL/XFL package that expands into the USA market basically negates what the CFL brings to the table, so I'm not entirely sure how it would work.

[Antonito]

I think this is a done deal-the CFL is currently a charity league.
I think a combination of XFL and CFL rules make the most sense to make the games more watchable.
Gone are three downs, the rouge, the one yard line of scrimmage, Canadian content players, the bigger football and the bigger field.
Keep the 20 second clock, video replay and eye in the sky ref, one time out per half, the 5 yard buffer for more kick returns and leave the goalposts at CFL placements(even with thw goal line). I would say keep the Rouge for the novelty factor, otherwise yeah good list of changes and keepers

[sexualbanana]

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-xfl-end-talks-for-potential-partnership-1.1664902

No partnership. But like I said, I don't really know what the CFL would've brought to the table.