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CFL calls for input on rules

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1CFL calls for input on rules Empty CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:06 am

grumpy old man

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Canwest News Service February 19, 2009

The Canadian Football League is calling on its fans for input into potential rule changes.

The league announced Thursday that fans' suggestions will be discussed at the league's rules committee meeting early next month in Hamilton.

`We know our fans have the best interests of our game at heart, that they cherish its traditions, understand what makes it unique, and yet want to make it even stronger,' commissioner Mark Cohon said in a statement.

`So it makes perfect sense to include them in our annual discussion of rule changes. It's part of what we mean when we say This is Our League: it belongs to every Canadian who cares about the CFL, and supports it.'

Fans can submit their ideas online at www.cfl.ca/rules or by e-mailing at rules@cfl.ca by Feb. 27.

Ever thought the CFL rules needed changing? 5 yard zone? Rouge? Here is your chance to be heard.

2CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:07 am

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I have always hated the rouge. This is a reward for failure and I'd like to see it removed.

3CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:55 am

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The rouge is... the single point for missing a field goal?? Or rather for getting the ball out the back of the end zone?

4CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:01 pm

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Yes.

And speaking of end zones I'd like to see them reduced in size and the same size in every city.

5CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:11 pm

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Too bad we can't "in-put" on the cheerleaders' uniforms. What a Face

6CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:12 pm

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Is Edmonton the only city with odd-shaped end zones?

7CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:52 pm

grumpy old man

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I did not know they had odd shaped end zone. Please sir tell us more.

8CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:55 pm

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For the CFL field to fit inside the running track at Commonwealth stadium, the corners of the end zone are truncated. But as far as I know, all the end zones are 20 yards deep in the CFL. Which is fine, IMO.

And I would add that I am all for the rouge. It's not rewarding failure, just rewarding a lesser accomplishment. If the defense was better, the offense wouldn't be in a position to score a rouge.

9CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:15 pm

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The end zones are all 20 yards.

10CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:31 pm

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They are? I'm not saying you are wrong, but it seems to me every end zone is a different size...

11CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:33 pm

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Maybe an optical illusion because of the different paint schemes?

12CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:37 pm

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What other controversial rules are there? I don't notice a problem with any of the current rules, as long as they are applied fairly.

13CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:42 pm

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I really hate the no yards penalty, why penalize the kicking team for having good coverage?

14CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:43 pm

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Bartron wrote:I really hate the no yards penalty, why penalize the kicking team for having good coverage?
Is that one for the physical safety of the returner?

15CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:47 pm

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To be totally honest I never thought of that, your probably right.

16CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:54 pm

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For sure that is what it is for. But the NFL system works. Call for a free catch or catch it and take your chances...

17CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:55 pm

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Nah, I don't like the NFL's fair catch system.

18CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:14 pm

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FlyingRat wrote:
Bartron wrote:I really hate the no yards penalty, why penalize the kicking team for having good coverage?
Is that one for the physical safety of the returner?
Ya. Only the kicker can wack him before he gets the ball...kinda'.

19CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:22 pm

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Or any other player that is on-side. If I were a coach, I would have a guy on-side anytime we were punting into the wind. I don't understand why they don't do that more often.

http://anybody-want-a-peanut.blogspot.com/

20CFL calls for input on rules Empty Re: CFL calls for input on rules Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:16 pm

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Single point rule goe's.

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