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[R.J]

Skulsky admits the #BCLions total attendance was 80k below 2014. But the actual PAID number, is actually only 3k to 3500 less. #CFL

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 18, 2015

Skulsky also doesn't see a change in Buono's status through 2017. #BCLions #CFL

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 18, 2015

Skulsky: there are a lot of people/groups interested in buying the club. Not tire kickers. Braley will sell when the "time is right" #CFL

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 18, 2015

Skulsky says the #BCLions are NOT for sale. He and Buono are meeting this afternoon to begin discussions on his future. #CFL

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 18, 2015

Buono very much wants to have @TravisLulay back next year. Needs to wait until Travis decides what he wants to do with his future. #BCLions

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 18, 2015

Buono won't commit to Tedford's return. Says it's premature and he needs to discuss his own future. Wally wants to stay until 2017. #CFL

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 18, 2015

#CFL Insiders say "My guess is the next #Bombers OC will be Jacques Chapdelaine. I’m hearing (Mike) O’Shea has interest." via @PentonKirk

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

Chris Jones’ name has now popped up in search 4 person (or people) who will lead #Riders, league’s flagship franchise. #CFL via @PentonKirk

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

[R.J]

Hearing some key veterans didn't support coach Jeff Tedford in exit meetings with gm Wally Buono. #BCLions

— NEWS 1130 Sports (@NEWS1130Sports) November 18, 2015

#BCLions announce receivers Shawn Gore and Stephen Adekolu, and offensive lineman Cody Husband have signed extensions through 2017. #CFL

— Josh Clipperton (@JClipperton_CP) November 18, 2015

#Riders overspent on expensive, ineffective veterans who had 2 B stashed (w/ their salaries paid) on inactive lists. - @DarrellDavisSK #CFL

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

O’Day, the assistant GM, was given GM job on interim basis & remains leading candidate to get fulltime job. - @DarrellDavisSK #CFL #Riders

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

Durant will likely be approached about accepting a reduced salary. - @DarrellDavisSK #CFL #Riders

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

Overall, could B startling 206 players available (as free agents). 51% increase over last season and 66% over 2014. #CFL via @scratchingpost

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

Video: Andrew Harris appears ready to leave Lions https://t.co/tZBvjozo5K #CFL #BCLions

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

.@SUNMitchell on @hustlerlawless: "If Chris Jones is offered it (#Riders HC/GM), he's gone in a heartbeat to Regina." #CFL #Esks

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

.@SUNMitchell tells @hustlerlawless he thinks Hufnagel is staying in Calgary. But he'll listen to #Riders offer. #CFL

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

Seahawks cut Super Bowl star & ex-#CFL'er Chris Matthews https://t.co/JtOPTLv5qB via @NFL

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 18, 2015

Braley on ownership of the #BCLions : "It's a process that doesn't happen overnight, sometimes it takes months, no decision has been made."

— NEWS 1130 Sports (@NEWS1130Sports) November 17, 2015

[AngeloV]

Thanks for the tweets. It is going to be an interesting few months.

[ArgoRavi]

Here is the complete list of free agents: http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/18...daches-for-gms

[R.J]

Thanks for the tweets. It is going to be an interesting few months.

Would be nice if Braley was willing to sell the Lions this off season.

[R.J]

I guess I spoke too soon. According to this article, the process to sell the BC Lions is underway.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle27345606/

[ArgoGabe22]

Here is the complete list of free agents: http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/18...daches-for-gms

Didn't Pfeffer sign a ridiculous long term contract?

[R.J]

Didn't Pfeffer sign a ridiculous long term contract?

Pfeffer was also on Lawless' list previously, but has since been taken off, so it would seem he's not an FA this off-season, which sucks.

In other news, Redtag.ca has become an official partner (sponsor) of the CFL.
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3566069

[AngeloV]

Pfeffer was also on Lawless' list previously, but has since been taken off, so it would seem he's not an FA this off-season, which sucks.

In other news, Redtag.ca has become an official partner (sponsor) of the CFL.
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3566069

Looks to me that Orridge is doing exactly what he was hired to do...damn the haters.

[R.J]

http://3downnation.com/2015/11/20/th...st-episode-71/

CFL News
.@FifthQtr & @BCLionsDen agree that the #BCLions fans are at their wits end. #CFL
.@FifthQtr - "#BCLions have lost 2 more games in each of the last 4 years. The only constant in that is the GM." #CFL via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "I don't think there's any chance for ST's coach Chuck McMann to be back. It was a terrible job." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "I don't think Khari Jones will be back & there's a lot of suggestion George Cortez will retire." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "(#BCLions pres.) Dennis Skulsky challenged me on it (my attendance reporting." #CFL via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "He (Skulsky) said it was another case of irresponsible journalism (attendance reporting)." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr said he was only citing actual team's published reports on attendance of this year vs. last year. #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "Fundamentally their (#BCLions) business is sound. They're going to be fine (TV $ and sponsorships)." #CFL via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "There is this profound disconnect with this team, profound (fans) walking away from this team." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "Real reason for the (fans) disconnect is prices keep going up & success of team doesn't." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr is obviously indicating ticket pricing is a problem. Ticket prices keep going up. #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "If Travis Lulay comes back I think he knows on what terms it will be (as back up)." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "Jarious Jackson might be a name you hear about for Lions offensive coordinator." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen

This one sounds familiar.

.@FifthQtr - "Their (#BCLions) marketing is next to non-existent." #CFL via @BCLionsDen

[argotom]

Looks to me that Orridge is doing exactly what he was hired to do...damn the haters.

He has been quiet this year as the new commish though.

[KCargosfan]

Time for Wally Buono to retire. Dude is way past his prime.

[AngeloV]

He has been quiet this year as the new commish though.

I have no problem with that. Mike Lysko was the exact opposite of quiet as commish, and I don't think too many want him back. Orridge's job is develop partnerships that will make the league stronger financially. I don't need to hear from him in the media.

[argotom]

I have no problem with that. Mike Lysko was the exact opposite of quiet as commish, and I don't think too many want him back. Orridge's job is develop partnerships that will make the league stronger financially. I don't need to hear from him in the media.

I was hoping though he would present his vision maybe like the top 5 things to accomplish.
Also disappointed how expansion was nowhere on his immediate plan to pursue in Atlantic Canada.
Give Cohon credit he did visit out east many times and was responsible for the Atlantic games over the years.
For most of us here expansion is likely at the top of especially since now the Argo situation looks much better.

[gilthethrill]

I was hoping though he would present his vision maybe like the top 5 things to accomplish.
Also disappointed how expansion was nowhere on his immediate plan to pursue in Atlantic Canada.
Give Cohon credit he did visit out east many times and was responsible for the Atlantic games over the years.
For most of us here expansion is likely at the top of especially since now the Argo situation looks much better.

Tom I suspect we will be hearing from Orridge about these topics during Grey Cup week.

[ArgoRavi]

I was hoping though he would present his vision maybe like the top 5 things to accomplish.
Also disappointed how expansion was nowhere on his immediate plan to pursue in Atlantic Canada.
Give Cohon credit he did visit out east many times and was responsible for the Atlantic games over the years.
For most of us here expansion is likely at the top of especially since now the Argo situation looks much better.

The guy has only been on the job a few months and is still learning all of the ins and outs. He will have a State of the League address next week so I am sure that he will answer some of your concerns then. As for expansion to Atlantic Canada, that is probably at least another 10 years away if it ever happens. At this point, I think that he has to be more concerned about arresting declining TV ratings and attendance than about expansion anyway.

[argolio]

No doubt we'd all love to see a tenth team. But until a credible owner surfaces with a viable plan to build a new stadium, I don't see expansion as anything more than a secondary objective for the league.

I could be wrong, but I get the impression the league was less than impressed with the Atlantic games.

[argotom]

Not to be critical I just saw Jefferey presenting the West division trophy after the great game, marble mouth!
Didn't even acknowledge the Stamps?

[Argo57]

Not to be critical I just saw Jefferey presenting the West division trophy after the great game, marble mouth!
Didn't even acknowledge the Stamps?

I thought the same thing Tom.
He didn't come off as an eloquent wordsmith did he??

[KCargosfan]

Not to be critical I just saw Jefferey presenting the West division trophy after the great game, marble mouth!
Didn't even acknowledge the Stamps?

The nerve. Orridge should be fired on the spot.