Poll: should the CFL move goal posts to the end dead line as in the NFL ?

northernlights99 · #1 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 1:56 AM**

Poll :

Should the CFL move the goal posts to the end dead line as is currently in the NFL ?

The CFL is proposing this move for 2027 along with shrinking the end zone from 20 yards deep to 15. The NFL end zone is 10 yards.

So if this proposal goes ahead in 2027, the goal post will be 15 yards behind the goal line.

To clarify, its called the End line in the NFL and Dead line in the CFL.

Currently in the CFL the goal posts are located right on the goal lines. In the NFL the goal posts are located on the End lines 10 yards behind the goal lines.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_line

kwoldtimer · #2 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 2:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by northernlights99

Poll :

should the CFL move the goal posts to the end dead line as in the NFL as is currently planned for 2027 ?

They've already confirmed that they are going to do so, no?

northernlights99 · #3 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 2:27 AM**

The CFL has mentioned that is the plan for 2027. We will see what happens.

The Poll is here to guage opinion on the proposed change, who knows if there is enough opposition, maybe the decision will be reversed.

One thing I am not certain on. In the NFL, conversion kicks are from the 15 yard line, in the CFL from the 25 yard line.

However if the CFL is shrinking the end zone to 15 yards wide and placing the goal posts on the dead line, will conversions be moved to the 15 yard line as in the NFL ?

savevp · #4 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 2:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by northernlights99

The Poll is here to guage opinion on the proposed change, who knows if there is enough opposition, maybe the decision will be reversed.

Whether it will or won't be reversed, I am one of quite a few Argonauts supporters in my section who've cancelled our memberships since the surprise announcement. The Americanisation of the CFL is a down too far.

northernlights99 · #5 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 3:06 AM**

I also don't like the way the announcement was handled. There was no consultation with teams, with coaches or players.

Bogus. No surveys of the fans, what they wanted.

Decision shoved down the players and fans throats.

Treating us like fools.

I support the change but now how this was handled.

kwoldtimer · #6 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 3:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by northernlights99

I also don't like the way the announcement was handled. There was no consultation with teams, with coaches or players.

Bogus.

No surveys of the fans, what they wanted.

Just shoved down the players and fans throats.

treating us like fools

It's a business decision. Only way it will be reversed is if it hurts the business.

BlackDog204 · #7 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 9:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by northernlights99

The CFL has mentioned that is the plan for 2027. We will see what happens.

The Poll is here to guage opinion on the proposed change, who knows if there is enough opposition, maybe the decision will be reversed.

One thing I am not certain on. In the NFL, conversion kicks are from the 15 yard line, in the CFL from the 25 yard line.

However if the CFL is shrinking the end zone to 15 yards wide and placing the goal posts on the dead line, will conversions be moved to the 15 yard line as in the NFL ?

I'm not sure what the point of this poll is (other than to skew the poll results toward voting "YES"). The relocation of the goal posts is clearly the least controversial change that the CFL plans to implement. The big issue is reducing the size of the end zones, and eliminating the 55 yard line, to seemingly match the dimensions of the American game.

cjones2451 · #8 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 3:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by BlackDog204

I'm not sure what the point of this poll is (other than to skew the poll results toward voting "YES"). The relocation of the goal posts is clearly the least controversial change that the CFL plans to implement. The big issue is reducing the size of the end zones, and eliminating the 55 yard line, to seemingly match the dimensions of the American game.

Its still 65 yards wide vs 53 and 15 x 65 yd (vs 10 x 53 yd) so it is not matching.

When you basically have 2 versions, any change will be compared to the other

Hackslack · #9 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 6:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by BlackDog204

I'm not sure what the point of this poll is (other than to skew the poll results toward voting "YES"). The relocation of the goal posts is clearly the least controversial change that the CFL plans to implement. The big issue is reducing the size of the end zones, and eliminating the 55 yard line, to seemingly match the dimensions of the American game.

Can you substantiate how 15 yard end zones match the American 10 yard end zones with any source?

northernlights99 · #10 Posted **Dec 30, 2025, 2:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by BlackDog204

I'm not sure what the point of this poll is (other than to skew the poll results toward voting "YES"). The relocation of the goal posts is clearly the least controversial change that the CFL plans to implement. The big issue is reducing the size of the end zones, and eliminating the 55 yard line, to seemingly match the dimensions of the American game.

Why am I skewing the results ? The CFL made a proposal, so what do the fans think ?

How do you want me to Reword the question ? I can't ask 3 questions in one poll.

Clearly the direction is going No.

Moving the goal posts 15 yards back is indeed a Big issue, it will reduce dependance on Field Goals and force QBs to throw farther.

It will affect after Touchdown conversions unless the spot is moved to the 10 yard line.

Fans will have a clearer view of the field as will television.

As is now, when the ball is between 1 and 5 yard line, the defense is backing up into the goal post. Which is stupid.

Ways they can make the game more uniquely Canadian :

- raise the heights of the uprights to 40 feet so high kicks can be better judged

- go back to painting vertical lines on the ball so we can see if the ball wobbles while in flight

- hire professional models as Cheerleaders

BlackDog204 · #11 Posted **Dec 30, 2025, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by northernlights99

How do you want me to Reword the question ? I can't ask 3 questions in one poll.

Easy. "Do you agree with the changes the CFL is implementing to the field of play"

I know, by your posting history, you are a big NFL fan, so your position does not surprise me. I've talked to many season ticket holders, and the general consensus is they really hate the changes to the field and end zone. The position of the goal posts does not bother them as much.

EnvisionSaintJohn · #12 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 3:23 AM**

I only care about how this will impact a stadiums ability to change between football and soccer fields.

So until I figure out how that works, I'll hold off on voting.

northernlights99 · #13 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 3:26 AM**

This shouldn't affect transition between football and soccer.

Lines are repainted for each sport.

The soccer goal posts don't need reinforcing holes for support, they are simply moved into position.

Dalreg · #14 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 8:23 AM**

I'll be polite. FUCK NO....

Hackslack · #15 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 12:55 PM**

The primary change of moving the posts to the back was the catalyst for the changes in reduced the end zone length and field length.

Thankfully the league has kept everything else that makes the Canadian game unique.

BlackDog204 · #16 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 2:14 PM**

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Thankfully the league has kept everything else that makes the Canadian game unique.

Why would you be thankful? The CFL Commissioner is erasing what makes the game uniquely Canadian, with eliminating the 55 yard line (which happen to be what most CFL fans are upset with), and reducing the length of the end zones, so that they are no different than the American game, which is not as exciting.

Hackslack · #17 Posted **Dec 29, 2025, 6:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by BlackDog204

Why would you be thankful? The CFL Commissioner is erasing what makes the game uniquely Canadian, with eliminating the 55 yard line (which happen to be what most CFL fans are upset with), and reducing the length of the end zones, so that they are no different than the American game, which is not as exciting.

In a prior post, you guessed (in your opinion) that the reason for shortening the length of the field was to move the goal posts. Now you are saying that it is to accommodate moving the goal posts to the back of the end zone, as if it is factual:

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...2&postcount=51

Can you substantiate this claim with any source?

I’m saying the same thing in those replies.

Their #1 change was to move the goalposts, and to accommodate goalposts at the back, they had to shorten each side of the field by 10 yards (5 yards at mid field, 5 yards at end zone). They couldn’t just move the goalposts to the back of a 20 yard end zone on a 110 yard field length.

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The CFL Commissioner is erasing what makes the game uniquely Canadian

Can you substantiate this claim, has the commissioner erased the following, which in my opinion makes the game even more unique than a 110 yard field and 20 yard end zones( note too that currently only 2/3’rds of the teams have legitimate 20 yard end zones):
- waggle
- halo
- 1 yard off the LoS
- field width
- 3 downs
- 12 men
- Canadian ratio
- the modified rouge ( do you like that teams can win off a missed field goal?)
- 3 minute warning

To answer your question of how I am thankful is, each of those differences I’ve listed above are more important that makes the Canadian game unique with respect to the American game. Thankfully he’s not changing those.
To each their own, I think it’s unsubstantiated to claim that the game is becoming Americanized because the field is 10 yards shorter to accommodate removing an obstacle the middle of the scoring field of play.