I am asking this question because maybe its time to give another city/town/village or Tuktuyuktuk (home of the real "Frozen Tundra") a chance. I loved the Roughriders when I was a kid, but the people of the Ottawa Valley didn't and they folded. Next up the Renegades, and they stunk big time (except for the one season), so the ever so snobby fans turned their backs once again. Now the CFL wants to bring another team to the area?? You think the fans are going to support a 2-16 expansion team(if they even get 2 wins) for 4 or 5 years? I know for a fact the people of Halifax would, les fans de Quebec City and even Tuktuyuktuk would too, but Ottawa ... not a chance.
Feel free to tell me why I am wrong, or if you agree but have something to add.
2006-08-15 10:03:44 · 15 answers · asked by buccaneersden 5 in Sports ➔ Football (Canadian)
To the guy from Halifax who goes to the Huskies games I would just like to say ... Go Acadia!!!
2006-08-17 11:38:31 · update #1
your qustion is way to long to read, but to answer the simple first part, i would say yes, give ottawa another cfl team
2006-08-15 10:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no way does Ottawa deserve another team. They didn't support the team the last two times, why should they bother now?
There are other cities that would love a team, and would definately support the team! The CFL BofG needs to stop looking at Ottawa and listen to what the fans want. If the BofG checked out some of the forums that are out there - they would see what the fans want.
2006-08-16 18:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by witsa1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Ottawa fans supported the Rough Riders/Renegades as best as the could despite how they were treated by the league and ownership. Do people really believe Edmonton or Sask. would still have great attendance if they were subjected to the Glieberman's not only once but TWICE? As for Halifax, the city does not have the population to support a team. They would be a novelty for a while and attract fans from the broader region outside of Halifax, but the novelty would wear off after a couple of seasons.
2016-03-16 22:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that Ottawa deserves a good owner for their football team. So yes, I think they should have one more shot. If they got an owner that was serious and committed to fielding a decent team instead of dating the cheerleaders (like the previous owner) then I think they could easily win back some fan support. I think the blame for Ottawa's last failure at the CFL was the owners running it down, which wasn't fair to the fans or the city. Renegades or Roughriders....bring em back for 2007!
Go Stamps Go :)
2006-08-15 14:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by ceemcee05 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Firstly a bit on but a bit off topic - not sure why we would add a ninth team??? The league makes more sense at 8, even though that means Winnipeg is in the East.
But to the question... Ottawa has tried, twice now, and failed both times. First time shame on you, second time shame on me... isn't that the saying? Are we going to try one more time? Why can it work now? The stadium is not great, the fans have never been truely supportive (good point about support of expansion team).
Halifax needs to build a stadium. Show it's hard-core ready for the CFL. I personally don't think CFL will fly in the Maritimes. Although the party they throw is always one of the best at Grey Cup, I'm not sure they can consistently attract large enough crowds.
Quebec City? Don't really know what the odds on survival here is? Montreal's team has real yflourished but that's not too hard when your team is dominant, and goes to the Grey Cup three years of four.
What would be neat is to stage a Grey Cup in one of these non-league destinations. I know that that's not fair to existing teams, but it would make for a neat atmosphere.
2006-08-15 17:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by Jason T 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Good question. I think the city and the fans do as it's not their fault the Gliebermans were involved two times.
The main thing is in any dispersal draft let Ottawa load up a bit. Give those fans a decent team. If it hurts other teams, so what? Let's get that old Rough Rider pride back and definitely get that HUGE R back on the helmet.
2006-08-16 18:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by fugutastic 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree - put a team in Halifax or Quebec City first. But I think it comes down to who comes up with the money/plan. I'm sure if some millionaire stepped up with money and a plan, the CFL would say yes regardless of weather said millionaire wanted to put a team in Ottawa, Halifax or Tuktuyuktuk.
2006-08-16 03:09:08 · answer #7 · answered by Rockin' Mel S 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes - Ottawa fans supported their teams as best they could despite the way the ownership treated them. As for Halifax, they don't have the population and where is the team going to play? In case you didn't notice, they don't have a stadium.
FYI, it the Rough Riders. Roughriders is that team from Saskatchewan.
2006-08-16 10:53:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They ask the same question in Los Angeles California. Ottawa will receive another team before they wiil get an NFL squad.
2006-08-16 01:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by Craig G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i will say no as the cfl will reach strike 3 if they give them one more chance however ottawa should be able sustain a franchise but i`d like to see quebec city get a franchise even though (i really hate to admit it) i`m anti francaphone sorry no pun attended but outside of the prairies quebec is second to none in football support , i would also like to se teams in halifax st.johns and saskatoon and london ont.
2006-08-15 11:05:43 · answer #10 · answered by boozemanca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋