CFL 2012 season - Page 17

Ayreonaut · #**321** Posted **Oct 7, 2012, 4:34 AM**

It's so nice to see Tate back in pads again. I can't wait until he's in game shape. Glenn is so frustrating.

Denscity · #**322** Posted **Oct 7, 2012, 6:10 PM**

BC beats Calgary 27-22! BC is still the best team in the league!!

Nicko999 · #**323** Posted **Oct 9, 2012, 5:24 AM**

The Als have turned into absolute garbage...

EDIT: Except for Brandon London... this guy is taking it to another level with 9 catches, 170 yds and 1 TD.

isaidso · #**324** Posted **Oct 9, 2012, 1:09 PM**

Canadian Football League
2012 Average Attendance After Week #15

1. Edmonton Eskimos 35,577
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders 32,773
3. BC Lions 29,535
4. Calgary Stampeders 29,210

5. Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28,494
6. Hamilton Tiger Cats 24,993
7. Toronto Argonauts 22,860
8. Montreal Alouettes 22,350

Average attendance: 28,215

Oldest Pro Sports Team in North America: Since 1873.

Courtesy of Canada Post

roccerfeller · #**325** Posted **Oct 10, 2012, 5:50 PM**

Great news for the CFL...Ottawa!

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=407121

One step closer to reality, and a large significant step in this case

Congrats!

Calgarian · #**326** Posted **Oct 10, 2012, 6:21 PM**

Now all we need it to add another team in the Atlantic! having a 9 team league is just stupid.

MexiQuebecois · #**327** Posted **Oct 10, 2012, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Now all we need it to add another team in the Atlantic! having a 9 team league is just stupid.

+1 in Quebec City.

Nathan · #**328** Posted **Oct 10, 2012, 10:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by MexiQuebecois

+1 in Quebec City.

Laval kind of blocked the possibility of expanding Peps to CFL standards, so you'd need a whole new stadium somewhere else. And with Quebec City so ardently pursuing an NHL arena/franchise, I don't see anyone there really ready to give the time/money to the CFL, a stadium, or a franchise.

Perhaps there could be some interest in expansion if with the next TV deal and the new sponsorships at least break even or a slight profit was almost guaranteed, but the fact that Hamilton and Toronto still lose money annually is probably scaring some would be owners away.

craner · #**329** Posted **Oct 11, 2012, 4:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by MexiQuebecois

+1 in Quebec City.

Yes!
Would be be nice to have a 10 team league where everyone plays each other home and away for a total of 18 games.

If we add teams in Ottawa, QC, & Maritimes we would have 6 in the East so would need to add one more out west (Kelowna?, Victoria?, Saskatoon?, or maybe you go London ?).

The_Architect · #**330** Posted **Oct 12, 2012, 3:00 PM**

I know it's late but ick, I take back the good comments about Jarious Jackson.

Please come back, Ricky.

Nicko999 · #**331** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 1:30 AM**

That was one of the worst wins I've seen in a long time.

craner · #**332** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 5:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nicko999

That was one of the worst wins I've seen in a long time.

That's kind of how I felt about the Stamps win in Winnipeg.
Oh well, take the 2 points and move on I guess.

Xelebes · #**333** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 7:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by isaidso

Oldest Pro Sports Team in North America: Since 1873.

Courtesy of Canada Post

Atlanta Braves were founded in 1871.

vegeta_skyline · #**334** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 8:03 PM**

Montreal should consider themselves lucky, would of been a different game had Ray been in there

SHOFEAR · #**335** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 8:13 PM**

I'm looking forward to the Esks vs BC grey cup.

craner · #**336** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 9:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

I'm looking forward to the Esks vs BC grey cup.

It's entirely possible (of course what isn't in the CFL?).

The Ti-Cats as a team have taken on the hot & cold performance of their quarterback.

Calgarian · #**337** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 11:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by craner

Yes!
Would be be nice to have a 10 team league where everyone plays each other home and away for a total of 18 games.

If we add teams in Ottawa, QC, & Maritimes we would have 6 in the East so would need to add one more out west (Kelowna?, Victoria?, Saskatoon?, or maybe you go London ?).

I wonder if BC could support another team, Victoria is kind of isolated on the island and the Okanagan is fairly small. I think somewhere in Southern Ontario would be able to support a team, London is probably the most logical choice, not sure if the fan support would be there or not.

Welkin · #**338** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 11:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Xelebes

Atlanta Braves were founded in 1871.

Cincinnati Reds, 1869

Darkoshvilli · #**339** Posted **Oct 15, 2012, 11:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by vegeta_skyline

Montreal should consider themselves lucky, would of been a different game had Ray been in there

Green, London, Whitaker > Ray.

isaidso · #**340** Posted **Oct 16, 2012, 2:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Xelebes

Atlanta Braves were founded in 1871.

Actually the Boston Red Stockings were founded in 1871. That team moved and changed cities many times finally settling in Atlanta. If we're to count teams that have changed names/cities, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats date back to 1869 when they were known as the Hamilton Tigers.

That said, the Argonauts and Tiger-Cats are the 2 oldest professional football teams in north America.