Posted May 23, 2014, 6:34 PM
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Gros Méchant Loup
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Province 2, Canadian Empire
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Originally Posted by esquire
On that note, I wonder why doesn't the CFL establish a semi-pro league in Quebec and Atlantic Canada? Set up a league with teams in, say, Quebec, Moncton, Halifax, Hamilton (just kidding), Saint John, Sydney and St. John's. This would be nothing grandiose... maybe just a business plan that calls for the use of community facilities and assumes maybe 2,000 fans a game. $100 a game for the players or something on that order.
It could grow the game in parts of the country that don't pay that much attention to the CFL right now, and potentially plant the seeds for a CFL expansion team or two down the line. It would also be a great opportunity for CIS/CJFL graduates who aren't pro-ready to sharpen their skills at a high level of competition.
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I think people might be surprised how well-attended this league might be. It's good to keep expectations to not having it flop, but I can easily see crowds of 5-10,000 in many of these cities.
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