Single Point Links posted in March 2013

Football Momentum Building in Ottawa

Published on March 31, 2013 5:35 PM

From last week, but worth linking to. The build up of the team over the next year and some will have a positive impact on the impression the organization makes, despite the best efforts of the history-will-repeat-itself naysayers, spouting the rhetoric that matches their world view without any supporting facts necessary.

For those wanting the correct 1996 attendance figures:

1996
  • 3-15 record
  • High: 28,451
  • Low: 10,125
  • Average: 16,846

Charleston Hughes Prepares For Life After Football

Published on March 27, 2013 9:48 PM

An example of a smart player who will have a leg up on many come the end of his career. Enter and exit programs for players seem like a smart idea, but it is still up to the players to listen.

Rules Committee Passes Two Rule Changes

Published on March 23, 2013 6:16 PM

That video replay is a slippery slope, when it was introduced it wasn’t going to slow down the game, while the number of reviewable plays increases every year.

Nothing against reviewing scoring plays here; the changes are very likely to get the rubber stamp of approval from the board of governors.

Update 2013-04-10: Rubber stamp given.

Lansdowne Needs Free Shuttles

Published on March 19, 2013 11:22 PM

At least they understand that the daily impact needs more focus than 10 football games a year.

Cost Overrun Concerns in Moncton

Published on March 19, 2013 7:25 PM

Looks like very specific responsibilities for Moncton’s costs, with the $150,000 for team travel likely a fixed cost. The only thing that could have cost overruns is the protection of the track and erection of the stands and Moncton is in control of those situations.

2014 Grey Cup Awarded to Vancouver

Published on March 8, 2013 8:43 PM

Got to wonder if this makes the Lions a little more attractive to buyers before 2014, allowing Mr. Braley to unload one of his teams as promised.

Esks Fined for Tampering

Published on March 6, 2013 8:47 PM

It is a steep learning curve for new GM Ed Hervey. With the SMS in place, it would be a nice touch to have tampering fines count against it, so in this instance Odell Willis would cost another $10,000.

2013 CFL Schedule Released

Published on March 5, 2013 9:20 PM

Go check it out.

Updating the site now and over the next few weeks to reflect the 2013 schedule. Come back to get your printable schedules, etc.