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OzSome · 05-30-2014, 08:24 AM

I am never been a fan of any union but that's my preference.

Anyways, I have to side with the owners here. I've seen this league struggled so much awhile ago. They can't even get a good TV contract, some stadiums are not filling up and the owners either stayed with the team or just bailed out. In the past few seasons, the league is starting to recover with good TV contracts but some teams are still struggling to attract some fans because they would rather cheer for an NFL team than cheer for their home team. You would think big cities like Toronto, Montreal and even Vancouver can fill up their stadiums every game but no. Even a competitive team Stampeders have troubles filling up the stadium when they play teams other than the Riders. I think the CFLPA sees the TV revenues and they thinks every team are making so much money.
I hate to say this but I think CFLPA will strike before the training camp ends. I love the CFL and I hate that they waste some games or the whole season this year. It will be suck but what can the fans do.

05-30-2014, 08:24 AM	#371
OzSome Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	I am never been a fan of any union but that's my preference. Anyways, I have to side with the owners here. I've seen this league struggled so much awhile ago. They can't even get a good TV contract, some stadiums are not filling up and the owners either stayed with the team or just bailed out. In the past few seasons, the league is starting to recover with good TV contracts but some teams are still struggling to attract some fans because they would rather cheer for an NFL team than cheer for their home team. You would think big cities like Toronto, Montreal and even Vancouver can fill up their stadiums every game but no. Even a competitive team Stampeders have troubles filling up the stadium when they play teams other than the Riders. I think the CFLPA sees the TV revenues and they thinks every team are making so much money. I hate to say this but I think CFLPA will strike before the training camp ends. I love the CFL and I hate that they waste some games or the whole season this year. It will be suck but what can the fans do.