From the EE news conference:
Thompson is a poor speaker but a great businessman. He’ll probably be active on the business side but hands off on the football side. He dodged the question on a name change, but I think it happens in the off season. I think he’ll go back to Eskimos or maybe Esks, but Elks will hit the dust bin of history (good!). He only used the name Elks once in his remarks even when answering a question where Elks is mentioned. The EE logo will not go away. He’mentioned the idea of a new stadium, or Commonwealth will be seriously upgraded.
He attended his first game in 1972. I’ve been a fan longer than that a a season-ticket holder for (I think) 35 years. I like this change. It’ll be good for the team and for a league that needs this. He’s heading to Hamilton for Saturday’s game. He’s been working with them mayor to discuss a stadium and with team execs on possible changes.
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