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CFL might be losing what makes it unique
Posted on 9/25/25 at 8:39 am
Posted on 9/25/25 at 8:39 am
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They want to put the goalposts on the end line, shrink the field to 100 yards, and reduce the size of the end zones... fans aren't happy
They want to put the goalposts on the end line, shrink the field to 100 yards, and reduce the size of the end zones... fans aren't happy
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Posted on 9/25/25 at 9:12 am to chalmetteowl
Saw that…I wouldn’t like it either.
The uniqueness of the CFL is what makes it any sort of a draw IMO. The Canadians see it as Americanizing the game. It looks that way to me too. It seems like there’s no realistic reason to shorten the field.
The uniqueness of the CFL is what makes it any sort of a draw IMO. The Canadians see it as Americanizing the game. It looks that way to me too. It seems like there’s no realistic reason to shorten the field.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 9:25 am to chalmetteowl
I've never thought of this until now, but do Canadian high school and college teams play on CFL field dimensions and use CFL rules?
This post was edited on 9/25/25 at 9:25 am
Posted on 9/25/25 at 9:33 am to chalmetteowl
Why not merge the leagues into the nfl at that point? Make it like the nhl where there’s just one North American football league
Posted on 9/25/25 at 9:33 am to chalmetteowl
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They want to put the goalposts on the end line, shrink the field to 100 yards, and reduce the size of the end zones... fans aren't happy
they should have the same rules as the NFL. CFB should also. IDK why the leagues wouldn't all want the same rules.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 9:38 am to Topwater Trout
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they should have the same rules as the NFL. CFB should also. IDK why the leagues wouldn't all want the same rules
CFL is the older league. It more closely resembles rugby style, which I assume is where it was derived.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 9:57 am to TexasTiger08
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It more closely resembles rugby style, which I assume is where it was derived.
It is. The term "touchdown" makes no sense unless you come from rugby, where a try only counts if the ball touches down in the end zone.
Honestly, the concept of touching the ball down in the end zone would solve a lot of the issues with crossing the plane, is it a TD, etc.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:09 am to chalmetteowl
That would suck.
The CFL would become just another generic football league.
The CFL would become just another generic football league.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:12 am to Master of Sinanju
The commissioner of the CFL must hate his fans as much as Roger Goodell hates NFL fans.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:13 am to facher08
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do Canadian high school and college teams play on CFL field dimensions and use CFL rules?
Yes. They all abide by Canadian football rules.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:14 am to chalmetteowl
Reading the story on the CFL website they gave one of the reasons for the changes is to produce more TD's and less field goals. So why not just move the goal posts? that would likely accomplish this without any other changes. IMO all of these moves are a big mistake, it takes the uniqueness of the Canadian game away.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:16 am to Ponchy Tiger
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Reading the story on the CFL website they gave one of the reasons for the changes is to produce more TD's and less field goals. So why not just move the goal posts? that would likely accomplish this without any other changes. IMO all of these moves are a big mistake, it takes the uniqueness of the Canadian game away.
There would still be the rouge
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:26 am to chalmetteowl
I like different leagues having different rules, it allows for experimentation and evolution.
I even like college and pro having different rules slightly for that reason too.
I even like college and pro having different rules slightly for that reason too.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:26 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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Why not merge the leagues into the nfl at that point?
Because the NFL has no interest.. NFL teams are worth Billions and CFL at most 30-40 Million
Posted on 9/25/25 at 10:57 am to chalmetteowl
Please tell me the Three Downs system is still in place.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:00 am to TexasTiger08
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CFL is the older league. It more closely resembles rugby style, which I assume is where it was derived.
Sports evolve and become better...should we go back to goal posts in the field of play. Fields min 100 yds up to 200 yds. No passing, etc? How about do away with 3pt line in basketball, shot clocks etc. That CFL stuff is crap and the reason they are changing rules is to make it more entertaining.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:09 am to TexasTiger08
There is one thing that the Canadians do in football that I wish the NFL and colleges would adopt.
Forward motion behind the line of scrimmage for the receivers.
Forward motion behind the line of scrimmage for the receivers.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:32 am to Topwater Trout
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That CFL stuff is crap and the reason they are changing rules is to make it more entertaining.
Is it? I don’t think it’s crap, just different. The rouge change is good, as I don’t think you should be able to just boom a kick out of the end zone without it going through the uprights in a tie game.
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Sports evolve and become better
They don’t necessarily become better. The NBA product has worsened with analytics. I think we’ve seen a slight downtick with other sports as well.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 11:53 am to chalmetteowl
Was in Vancouver when the team had a home game. Those Canadians are passionate about their football.
Posted on 9/25/25 at 12:09 pm to TexasTiger08
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The NBA product has worsened with analytics.
Elaborate please. I have not heard this argument and would like to read a well reasoned response that supports the argument.
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