Mike from Lowville
October 4, 2009 / 12:17

No need for conversion here. I was only into the NFL when I was in the pool at work, as are most people who claim to be fans.

Ajax Mike
October 4, 2009 / 12:30

Nope, no hope for me, sorry.

If only I didn't work 12-hour shifts on Sundays. Thank the maker for PVRs...

Horonymous
October 4, 2009 / 13:01

Nice montage. Too bad most folks have no interest. I'm sure smaller cities where they do not have amount of pro sports teams we do here, the CFL is great for them. Can't figure out why there isn't a CFL team in Halifax.

I have interest on either the NFL or CFL.

Gary
October 4, 2009 / 17:25

As long as the 1 point rule stays in when someone misses a field goal....I can't watch the CFL. Rewarding failure is ridiculous.

Buffaloboymike
October 4, 2009 / 20:36

Mike, Bills fans should watch this.

Joanne
October 4, 2009 / 20:42

The only football I watch is CFL.

I'll invite you over for my Grey Cup party this year :D

Fredericton Steve
October 5, 2009 / 07:11

Sorry Mike. Shitty League, song and band.

McNulty
October 5, 2009 / 08:10

It is a great promo.

I'd love to hear why so many people say it is such a shitty league.

Oliver
October 5, 2009 / 09:36

The difference between the CFL and the NFL are the fans. Living in Winnipeg, the support from Blue Bomber fans in incredible. When I was in Hamilton, they had one of those years where they went 0-8 at the start of the season, and they still packed the rafters.

Oh yeah, and part two: the tickets don't cost an arm and a leg. :)

Hector
October 5, 2009 / 09:42

And giving a point for missing a field goal is another reason it's a shitty league. Stupid rule.

Mike from Lowville
October 5, 2009 / 10:34

@ Hector and Gary
Kind of like getting a point for a loss in Buttman's NHL?

Hector
October 5, 2009 / 13:44

@ Mike

I see what you mean, but I think it is bit different. In hockey after regulation you are tied. Before overtime or shootouts, each team got a point. Now they play for the extra point.

In the CFL, you can have a lousy kicker and still win a game if he misses.

Tee
October 5, 2009 / 17:32

I put the NFL behind the CFL, CIS, NCAA and Aussie-rules.

Gary
October 6, 2009 / 06:17

CFL = Bush League.

JLO
October 6, 2009 / 15:21

Football is mildly entertaining, at best. How does the video distinguish between NFL and CFL? Pretty sure the fans in Green Bay are equally dedicated to their team, etc.

Ryan
October 6, 2009 / 21:12

It is shitty league for several reasons. I don't feel like getting worked up and listing them because this is an issue that is near to my heart, as my bro knows.

However, the NFL is the model of how a league should be run. Every team has a chance to compete almost every year and we do not have this in any other league.

Also, I think NFL QBS can throw a spiral. Not sure about most CFL QBS.

Sometimes if i watch an Argo game i suffer from secondary embarrassment.

The guys are not nearly good enough as the practice squad guys in the NFL that no one knows.

Heck, most guys would rather make the practice squad and be nameless for an NFL team than play minutes in the CFL. They also make more money by the way.

What does that tell you???

Tee
October 6, 2009 / 23:29

The last two CFL QB's that were given the chance at starting in the NFL made it to the Pro Bowl. What happened the last time a successful NFL QB came to the CFL (Vince Ferragamo)?

Digger
October 7, 2009 / 07:53

Mike,

Thanks for posting this.

To those who diss the CFL as amateur in comparison, there is a parallel between what Canadians have and can pay for this sport and what (financial) resources Americans have. It has always been that way. Then again, the sport thrives in every Canadian city except Toronto, where they love to unquestionably support expensive ticket and horrendously salaried utter Losers for 40+ years.

It's the "Toronto Way" to p!$$ on something that the rest of Canada loves. No wonder Toronto is a hate target for the rest of the country.

Let's be proud of what we do have, especially when it is uniquely Canadian.

Jeffrey Pedler
January 28, 2010 / 14:14

I like all football, and I wish for people to stop putting the CFL down. It is a pro league with pro players. In the NFL even if you suck they still play you, which makes no sense to me.