Originally Posted by
Argofan_1000
the whole city didn't abandoned the team, but they need reasons to attend. Too much negativity. They need to win and be talked about. The players need to be talked about - A.J. needs to have more games like the first. Needs a champion, someone who will challenge the Fan 590. Compare the caliber of talent the CFL has to the very weak draft pool the NHL has if necessary - you need to shut them up. 75000 playing NCAA football 19-25 year olds - 1500 playing Major Jr. A ages 15 to 19. What league do you think would net you a higher caliber player? In fact football has as many playing football as all the other NCAA sports added together! NOW THATS A TALENT POOL. Also as many playing Usports football with 28 teams as there are playing Major Jr. A hockey with 60
The CFL also has the game itself as a marketing tool - it is fun to watch and you don't have to make your own entertainment
Also the fans need positive news, must have positive news, like the stadium is sold out, like the team made money, like the TV ratings are increasing. They are building the foundation but will have to make sure the other items are addressed.
Bell could be a major sponsor - take up the shortfall so that the team makes money. Or don't and let the team loose money and create more negativity and let the fans sit on their hands. Either way its the same amount of money for Bell.
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