Orridge stepping down as CFL Commissioner today; TSN

[Jon Gonzo]

Breaking news

[BATKINSON001]

source? with link?

[AngeloV]

Here it is:

http://www.tsn.ca/orridge-steps-down...ioner-1.722497

A real shame. I liked what he was doing.

[doubleblue]

As Naylor says, it hasn't been a good fit. Hasn't been since day one IMO. He had a tough act to follow in Cohon.

Dave Braley can probably fill in for now.

[AngeloV]

As Naylor says, it hasn't been a good fit. Hasn't been since day one IMO. He had a tough act to follow in Cohon.

Dave Braley can probably fill in for now.

I wonder how much influence Braley still has. Not that I think he would ever step in again, given his recent health battles, but I wonder if he didn't like Orridge and got some others on the board to back him on this.

[argonaut11xx]

Orridge was a failed commissioner , his lack of knowledge/history and passion for the CFL seemed obvious to me.

As an American , and not growing up as a fan, I think was his Achilles heel. (through no fault of his own)

I suspect the league can make an improvement with the new appointment.

[BATKINSON001]

Orridge was a failed commissioner , his lack of knowledge/history and passion for the CFL seemed obvious to me.

As an American , and not growing up as a fan, I think was his Achilles heel. (through no fault of his own)

I suspect the league can make an improvement with the new appointment.

yeah they can either bring back cohon or promote pinball. I don't know of anyone else

[BATKINSON001]

Whoever replaces orridge has to have knowledge of the cfl game and its fans and be ready to drag the owners kicking and screaming into the 21st century and give us non tsn locked online streaming and better promote the league across the country.

[Neely2005]

Whoever replaces orridge has to have knowledge of the cfl game and its fans and be ready to drag the owners kicking and screaming into the 21st century and give us non tsn locked online streaming and better promote the league across the country.

Non locked TSN streaming won't happen until the TV rights are up for renegotiation and would require someone to produce that online feed.

[ArgoRavi]

Whoever replaces orridge has to have knowledge of the cfl game and its fans and be ready to drag the owners kicking and screaming into the 21st century and give us non tsn locked online streaming and better promote the league across the country.

I am not sure that this is as big of a problem anymore. Other than David Braley, I would argue that most of the BOG are rather progressive individuals these days.

[paulwoods13]

They need someone who is extremely polished and comfortable speaking in public (among other attributes). Orridge was the opposite of that.

[jerrym]

Orridge was a failed commissioner , his lack of knowledge/history and passion for the CFL seemed obvious to me.

As an American , and not growing up as a fan, I think was his Achilles heel. (through no fault of his own)

I suspect the league can make an improvement with the new appointment.

They need someone who is extremely polished and comfortable speaking in public (among other attributes). Orridge was the opposite of that.

I was the one who raised the question "Does Orriidge Deserve the Criticism He is Getting?" in a thread nine months into his term in office because of his lack of knowledge of the CFL game and his poor communication skills, which were reflected in his numerous repetitions of "um" during his introductory speech and subsequently. In a league, and especially in a city where one has to compete forcefully and effectively its passion for the game in order to get attention, having a commissioner who has an intimate understanding of the game and the ability to communicate a vision for its future is essential.

[Neely2005]

I was the one who raised the question "Does Orriidge Deserve the Criticism He is Getting?" in a thread nine months into his term in office because of his lack of knowledge of the CFL game and his poor communication skills, which were reflected in his numerous repetitions of "um" during his introductory speech and subsequently. In a league, and especially in a city where one has to compete forcefully and effectively its passion for the game in order to get attention, having a commissioner who has an intimate understanding of the game and the ability to communicate a vision for its future is essential.

Our Prime Minister says "um" every third word, maybe he thought that was the Canadian way.

[argos1873]

They need someone who is extremely polished and comfortable speaking in public (among other attributes). Orridge was the opposite of that.

Exactly this. No matter what Orridge's strengths may have been professionally, he failed miserably in his public address, and that is extremely important in the role of a leader.

[Shipyard]

scott mitchell is a good choice. knows the league. knows the issues. knows whats going on in GTA. knows TV side. knows agents/players side.

[AngeloV]

scott mitchell is a good choice. knows the league. knows the issues. knows whats going on in GTA. knows TV side. knows agents/players side.

Good thought.

[doubleblue]

Maybe I was dreaming, but I seem to recall Suitor actually wanting to take on the job before Orridge showed up out of the blue. At least Suitor knows the CFL game and the League.

[paulwoods13]

Maybe I was dreaming, but I seem to recall Suitor actually wanting to take on the job before Orridge showed up out of the blue. At least Suitor knows the CFL game and the League.

Suitor was lobbying for the job yesterday on TSN 1150. If it was a job interview, it would have been a massive fail. Kept repeating the same simplistic mantra -- get someone who knows football to go into boardrooms and sell the game.

I'd like to know what he thinks qualifies him to take on such a role. He has played in and televised the league. So have Schultz, Dunigan, Climie, Stegall, Forde, Walby, Benefield and many others. Do any of them have qualifications that would make them viable commissioners of what amounts to a business with nine owners who can seldom agree on anything?

[OV Argo]

Suitor was lobbying for the job yesterday on TSN 1150. If it was a job interview, it would have been a massive fail. Kept repeating the same simplistic mantra -- get someone who knows football to go into boardrooms and sell the game.

I'd like to know what he thinks qualifies him to take on such a role. He has played in and televised the league. So have Schultz, Dunigan, Climie, Stegall, Forde, Walby, Benefield and many others. Do any of them have qualifications that would make them viable commissioners of what amounts to a business with nine owners who can seldom agree on anything?

Suitor is a swell guy and all a big CFL fan plus a former player - "knows" the league for sure; but wether he has any business acumen is a big question, plus he is rather limited in speaking ability IMO; of all the above guys you described, Duane Forde is easily the most well spoken IMO; Climie maybe 2nd plus he is a lawyer as well.

I'd rather see an ex-player who has been in constant contact with or working with the league for years, get the job over some clueless about Canadian football guy in a business suit. BOG myopic clowns probably just want a yes man.

[Argo57]

Suitor is a swell guy and all a big CFL fan plus a former player - "knows" the league for sure; but wether he has any business acumen is a big question, plus he is rather limited in speaking ability IMO; of all the above guys you described, Duane Forde is easily the most well spoken IMO; Climie maybe 2nd plus he is a lawyer as well.

I'd rather see an ex-player who has been in constant contact with or working with the league for years, get the job over some clueless about Canadian football guy in a business suit. BOG myopic clowns probably just want a yes man.

You bring up a good point in regards to Climie, knows the league for sure, well spoken and has a legal background which means he definitely won't be considered.😛