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  1. 03-17-2015, 11:12 AM #1
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    Meet the new commish

    http://www.cfl.ca/article/jeffrey-l-...fl-commisioner

    Thoughts?
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  2. 03-17-2015, 11:22 AM #2
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    Interesting. Wonder what this will eventually mean to TV rights with his CBC relationships.
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    I'm calling him Bobby. Jeffery "Bobby" Orridge. Upon first impression I like the guy. Seems down to earth and personable.
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    The big question is will he be able to get a TV deal in the States. Just the same type money the League is receiving from TSN would be peanuts for ESPN but would be huge for the CFL.
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  5. 03-17-2015, 12:01 PM #5
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    Good luck to the new commissioner!

    The ESPN deal signed last summer is "multi-year", doubleblue, and thus far ESPN has chosen to air the minimum number of games in the agreement. I don't think the league can expect much help there.
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  6. 03-17-2015, 12:04 PM #6
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    I would not be surprised if he strong-armed his partners at Bell to release one game per week to Rogers. What TSN would lose in programming, the league would more than gain back in exposure and promotion. But his biggest immediate priority has to be solving the Argos' stadium problem. Some cash from somewhere (Braley or the league) is going to be needed to make that happen, IMO. Not necessarily the full $10M that's been bandied about, but a sizeable contribution so it doesn't seem like a charity handout.
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  7. 03-17-2015, 12:11 PM #7
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    Hopefully now that a full-time commissioner is in place we might finally see some movement on the Argos stadium/ownership situation.
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    You will probably read in the coming days that Orridge holds a decent amount of responsibility for CBC losing the NHL rights to Rogers. I think that it was inevitable that CBC was going to lose those rights at some point as they simply did not have the funds to compete with Rogers or Bell but Orridge has become a bit of a scapegoat at the CBC for that. This is probably a good time for him to leave that organization. I was impressed with his demeanour at the opening press conference but many fans have to realize that Orridge's personality won't be a carbon copy of the popular Mark Cohon's.
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  9. 03-17-2015, 04:02 PM #9
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    Looks like a fantastic choice. I particularly like his experience with sports licensing at Warner Brothers and at Mattel. Here's a guy who understands how to use technology to attract younger fans. Also, his American and internationalist history gives him more cred among the skeptics than another Canadian would have, and breaking the racial barrier sure doesn't hurt either.
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    How soon until Braley forces him out?

    Just kidding (I hope).
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    I'm glad it's not Tom Anselmi. Orridge appears to have the potential to be a fans Commissioner like Cohon which I think is important to many fans. His resume is also impressive and many of those things can be applied to the job at hand. Time will tell how it all pans out but so far, so good.
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    The minute he calls Rider fans the best in the league, he'll be dead to me. Cohan kissed enough Rider arse over his years. I just hate the newer band wagon jumping Pil Swillin Tool Rider fans as does every CFL fan I know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1argoholic View Post
    The minute he calls Rider fans the best in the league, he'll be dead to me. Cohan kissed enough Rider arse over his years. I just hate the newer band wagon jumping Pil Swillin Tool Rider fans as does every CFL fan I know.
    LOL..We just wish that the Argos had their following.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AngeloV View Post
    LOL..We just wish that the Argos had their following.
    I agree, instead of being jealous of riders fans I embrace the fandom they show. Would it be better if the CFL had 9 indifferent fanbases?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1argoholic View Post
    The minute he calls Rider fans the best in the league, he'll be dead to me. Cohan kissed enough Rider arse over his years. I just hate the newer band wagon jumping Pil Swillin Tool Rider fans as does every CFL fan I know.
    Hey 1argoholic just curious, who do hate more: the Riders and us Pil Swillin Tools or Rogers?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich View Post
    Looks like a fantastic choice. I particularly like his experience with sports licensing at Warner Brothers and at Mattel. Here's a guy who understands how to use technology to attract younger fans. Also, his American and internationalist history gives him more cred among the skeptics than another Canadian would have, and breaking the racial barrier sure doesn't hurt either.
    Bob Young says Orridge is going to take the game Global. So maybe the Argos will now have a home game in London. Wembley Stadium.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doubleblue View Post
    Bob Young says Orridge is going to take the game Global. So maybe the Argos will now have a home game in London. Wembley Stadium.

    Perhaps Mr Young meant that Orridge was going to take the game to Global??
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    After listening to the favourable comments above and knowing how important the role of commissioner can be, I was somewhat disappointed. In his introduction to the fans he appeared nervous, hesitant and repeatedly read from notes in a rather bland voice. In the 4 minutes and 47 second video he said "um" 28 times. While I recognize that there are skills that are important in a commissioner and he may well be talented in many of those areas, I am already concerned about his ability to sell the league. I hope I am wrong.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerrym View Post
    After listening to the favourable comments above and knowing how important the role of commissioner can be, I was somewhat disappointed. In his introduction to the fans he appeared nervous, hesitant and repeatedly read from notes in a rather bland voice. In the 4 minutes and 47 second video he said "um" 28 times. While I recognize that there are skills that are important in a commissioner and he may well be talented in many of those areas, I am already concerned about his ability to sell the league. I hope I am wrong.
    I thought his press conference was a dud as well, that said im willing to give him a chance. He has the resume, i just hope a New Yorker who has lived in Canada less than 15 years can have the PASSION needed from a CFL commissioner.
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    CFL's New Commissioner Must Find a Way to Get David Braley Out as Argos Owner

    Despite the fact I have gratitude for Braley's saving both the Argos and BC Lions, I do agree that the league with the help of the new commissioner has to find new owners for the Argos very quickly. Furthermore, the league has to start about new owners for the Lions as Braley says he wants to get out of team ownership by age 75, which is not that far away.

    The CFL appoints a new commissioner, but the same dark, ominous clouds continue to hover over the Toronto Argonauts, questions and uncertainty that can only be remedied with a new owner.
    In the absence of a new, vibrant Argos owner who is willing to put a face on this franchise, the CFL is going to lose the momentum it has developed the past few years. ...
    http://www.torontosun.com/2015/03/17...as-argos-owner
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