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Originally Posted by stampsx2
^^^ Wouldn't that be like asking the nhl to adjust their schedule to accommodate the cfl? The cfl's the second biggest football league in North America.
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Ultimately, the CFL could do whatever it wants to, but I think it's in the CFL interest to have the CIS game grow in interest since it'll benefit the CFL in the long term as well. In super simiplisitc terms, it's possible more causal CIS fans - those who don't pay much attention to football but decide to embrace school spirit - could lead to more CFL fans. As well it's possible that, more CIS fandom = More money to CIS football programs (sponsorship and TV deals) = Better players coming out of CIS = Better Canadian players in CFL = Better quality product = More CFL fans.
The CFL would love for football to be truly embraced by Canadians as it is in the states; although same degree won't be possible. It's kinda hard to do that though if the amateur game gets no attention at all though. CFL needs fans that love Canadian football, not just pro football. That way you have a huge hardcore base, that will influence the casual base.