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As
promised I will tackle the issue of what the CFL should do with its newfound windfall
of cash but first I suppose I should comment on the big Rider news.
Proving
yet again that CFL contracts might as well be written on a triscuit cracker,
the Riders cut Joe Lobendahn despite just signing him to a contract extension a
month ago. Rumour has it that Taman just texted Lobendahn “Hey remember that
extension we just signed you too? …. Pshych!” The void at MLB was quickly
filled though as the Riders welcomed back Rey Williams.
I am
decidedly indifferent on this one. I liked what Lobendahn did for us last year
but also think Williams has enough left in the tank for a few more good
seasons. So at worst it’s a saw off in terms of talent and Williams apparently
comes at a lower price than Lobendahn (I’m going to stop using his name because
I’m tired of typing it) so it’s a positive move. I think Rey has more upside but
brings more risk. Rey’s got good sideline to sideline speed, sometimes leads to
over pursuit but overall he’s a quality player and a hitting machine. Besides
even if you hate him (not sure why you would but it’s possible), it can’t possibly
be worse than the Shomari experiment last year.
No
onto the money…
The
new TSN TV deal is going to dump so much money into a league that has been
forced to be extremely frugal in the past that they won’t know what to do with
it all. Fortunately being the helpful guy I am, I’ve come up with a number of
recommendations on what the new money can be used for. Here’s my Top 10:
10.
Pay Rider Prophet an honorarium for his suggestions
9. Blue
dot around the football during TV broadcasts to help increase viewership in the
States
8. Actually
invest in walls that will withstand wind in Winnipeg
7. Alcohol
discounts
6. A
Friday Night Football song that isn’t a complete and utter rip off of Faith
Hill’s NFL song
5. Grillz
for everyone… Gold Teef!!
4. Hire
a new play-by-play guy so we never have to listen to Rob Black again (or just
clone Cuthbert)
3.
Phase out Grey Cup rings for winners and replace them with championship belts
2.
Game day sherpas to carry me to my seat
1. Create
a league of mascot soccer that play throughout the year at halftimes around the
country with the championship during Grey Cup week
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