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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I'm not sure why purists are so gung-ho about CFL rules. Interest in the NFL is soaring and the fan bases in the CFL are sagging.
Doesn't it at least warrant a good-faith discussion about rule changes to align itself more with the NFL if it gets butts in the seats?
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I do think part of it is the thought that having the different rules is what keeps the CFL unique.
To me the bigger issue is the calendar.
I still think the CFL would be much better off with their season running Mid April - late September than Mid June - late November.
-Avoid your playoffs and championship overlapping with NHL and NBA season starting.
-Less overlap with the NFL season (NFL generally starts in Sept) and you'd only have about 4 week overlap
-Weather is generally better in Canada in April/May than it is in October/November (IMO). Personally I feel like I'm more likely to go sit outside and watch a game in April/May than I am in October/November.