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Post by hemlock on Jul 1, 2011 18:22:29 GMT -6
The Canadian Football season started last night and continues tonight on ESPN3.
I strongly advise that you watch as much as you can. Canadian football is dynamic, innovative, and entertaining. There is much to learn. Also, their game has some things that could really improve the American game.
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Post by TMGPG on Jul 1, 2011 20:04:24 GMT -6
It might be the only professional football to make tube.
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Post by Coach.A on Jul 1, 2011 20:07:42 GMT -6
I love watching the CFL...I am Canadian though.
I think the American game would be way more exciting if they used Canadian motion rules. I would also like to see a 20 second playclock in the American game. I think 20 yard endzones also make the Canadian game more exciting because the deep pass threat remains in the redzone. Maybe one day.
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Post by tog on Jul 1, 2011 23:49:32 GMT -6
I love watching the CFL...I am Canadian though. I think the American game would be way more exciting if they used Canadian motion rules. I would also like to see a 20 second playclock in the American game. I think 20 yard endzones also make the Canadian game more exciting because the deep pass threat remains in the redzone. Maybe one day. I am good with those for sure. Keep four downs though as it would be nice to still run the ball. |
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Post by thehoodie on Jul 2, 2011 0:27:01 GMT -6
Like Steelhawk I'm Canadian too so I get to see a lot of the CFL on TV. I used to never watch the CFL, but about 10 years ago I started watching it again.
I like the flow of the Canadian rules, the unlimited motion, and the wider, longer field. But there are still some real structural problems that make it real gimmicky. For example, I don't like the 1-point touchback rule (the rouge as we Canadians call it), or the goalposts near the goalline, or the no yards rule on punt and KR.
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Post by fantom on Jul 2, 2011 7:09:01 GMT -6
Alright, somebody has to say it- I can't stand Canadian ball. To me, three downs=no running game-some game other than football. The unlimited motion rules remind me of a bunch of kids playing sandlot. Sorry, I've tried it and it's not for me.
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Post by hemlock on Jul 2, 2011 8:17:16 GMT -6
What do you mean no running game? Hamilton ran the ball last night out of the pistol quite effectively.
I'm not a big fan of motion even in our game, but it's actually quite well choreographed in the Canadian game.
Three downs also forces you to be a much more aggressive play-caller. A friend of mine who called games in the Canadian league said its actually much harder than in the American game because you have less margin for error.
What I like the most about the Canadian game is the creativity it forces, both on defense and on offense.
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Post by fantom on Jul 2, 2011 8:26:47 GMT -6
What do you mean no running game? Hamilton ran the ball last night out of the pistol quite effectively. I'm not a big fan of motion even in our game, but it's actually quite well choreographed in the Canadian game. Three downs also forces you to be a much more aggressive play-caller. A friend of mine who called games in the Canadian league said its actually much harder than in the American game because you have less margin for error. What I like the most about the Canadian game is the creativity it forces, both on defense and on offense. Watch it then. I'll watch it some. We have a player there and it's better than no football but I can't watch it too closely or for too long. Just don't like it. |
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Post by Chris Clement on Jul 2, 2011 12:16:39 GMT -6
My big complaint is the new punt rule. WTF is that? What about those end-of-game puntfests? How are those affected? I love the onside man though.
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Post by airraid414 on Jul 2, 2011 13:48:39 GMT -6
Actually do like it. Watched BC the other night and alot of AIR RAID concepts (Mesh,Shallow, ect)
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Post by rebelfootballcoach on Jul 2, 2011 22:58:05 GMT -6
I think John Jenkins coached in the CFL for a year or so. Conredge Holloway was the QB in Toronto and they ran the run n shoot.
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Post by arbond on Jul 3, 2011 6:57:37 GMT -6
I'll join fantom. It's a different game.
I enjoy it for what it is, but it's not American Football.
So please don't disprespect our game by telling us we should change it to be like your's.
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Post by 44mag on Jul 3, 2011 10:28:31 GMT -6
haven't seen canadian football in many years, so i don't really
know what they do.
"agressive" these days seems to be a synonym for "throw the ball".
i'm probably a little older than some on here, but to me, if you
don't line up under the center some and run the football, it ain't
really football. it's just basketball on a football field.
just my opinion.
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Post by alneufeld on Jul 3, 2011 10:40:04 GMT -6
Alright, somebody has to say it- I can't stand Canadian ball. To me, three downs=no running game-some game other than football. The unlimited motion rules remind me of a bunch of kids playing sandlot. Sorry, I've tried it and it's not for me. Fred Reid led the league last year with 1400 yards rushing. That's a pretty good total in any league. I am Canadian, and have played in the CFL. In speaking with the Americans that play in the league, its simply a different game. There have been many CFL'ers that have tried to go to the NFL and have mixed success. It has happened the other way as well. The bigger field, one less down and unlimited motion make it a challenge. Also, add the one-yard off the LOS rule and it is difficult for d-Lineman to adjust. The American game needs more precision and quickness given the confined space, while the Canadian game allows for more improvisation and outright speed because of the space. Simply different. Throw in the unpredictable weather, and it is always fun to watch. Watch the Rider/Eskimos game tonight. Sounds like there may be a thunderstorm before the game. |
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Post by cc on Jul 5, 2011 17:18:41 GMT -6
1400 yards rushing is not that impressive when they play 18 regular season games...
I like the CFL for some of the pass game concepts but I do get bored of run,pass, punt....
Some of the worse football is in the CFL as they have a shortage of good QBs.
That said if the two teams are playing well it can be very exciting.
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Post by tcbxxvi on Jul 5, 2011 19:05:13 GMT -6
haven't seen canadian football in many years, so i don't really know what they do. "agressive" these days seems to be a synonym for "throw the ball". i'm probably a little older than some on here, but to me, if you don't line up under the center some and run the football, it ain't really football. it's just basketball on a football field. just my opinion. I bet you would hate me now.....lol....I have an OL who can't run block, but can pass block. |
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Post by Coach.A on Jul 5, 2011 22:16:46 GMT -6
I'll join fantom. It's a different game. I enjoy it for what it is, but it's not American Football. So please don't disprespect our game by telling us we should change it to be like your's. New rules are implemented every year. Suggesting that the game evolve is not disrespecting it. For example, the first legal forward pass in American football took place in 1906...was that change disrespectful? I love the American game too....maybe moreso then the Canadian game, but that doesn't mean the American game can't improve. |
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Post by 44mag on Jul 6, 2011 15:21:46 GMT -6
tcb -
i guess i'm lucky (?). i don't have anyone that can throw or catch.
and our shotgun snaps are iffy.
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Post by hemlock on Jul 8, 2011 7:18:47 GMT -6
I don't think that anybody here intended to disrespect the US Game. (Canadians are Americans too, they inhabit North America)
The US game has undergone rule changes throughout its history. There are some things about the Canadian game that I do not like, but what I do like is the longer and wider field. I also like the hashes.
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Post by CoachFetty on Jul 9, 2011 17:26:47 GMT -6
Watching some CFL Action on NFL Network .. Hamilton @ Edmonton..I love all the crazy motions
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Post by coachguy83 on Jul 9, 2011 17:46:34 GMT -6
I am a big fan of the CFL and wish I had cable so I could watch some games. I honestly think it would be a blast to coach in Canada, but maybe that's because I'm an offensive guy. I also love how a game that started as roughly the same thing has evolved so very differently.
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Post by julien on Jul 10, 2011 3:25:56 GMT -6
I've been to some games in Montreal 10 years ago... Fans in the stands wore t-shirts with: "our balls are biggers than yours" written on it...
Canadian and French Canadian are very proud of THEIR football!
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Post by fantom on Jul 10, 2011 23:04:20 GMT -6
I mat not be a fan but I do know good video when I see it.
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Post by snydair on Jul 27, 2011 7:12:05 GMT -6
Canadian football is a different brand of football. Iv coached both American and Canadian football, I wouldnt say either is better or worse, just different. Canadian 20 second playclock is a better element in my opinion. I find the NFL tempo to be slow in relation to college football and Canadian football. This time of the year Canadian football is great because its the only football on TV. Its exciting and the creativity is 2nd to none.
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Post by ticobrown on Aug 4, 2011 22:57:53 GMT -6
Somehow I can't imagine Devin Hester kicking the ball back out after he catches a missed FG, lol. Crazy last play of the game.
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Post by thedude on Aug 5, 2011 12:18:48 GMT -6
I love watching the cfl game. to me it is a fun watch. to compare it to u.s. football is apples and oranges.
however you can learn a few things some teams are very innovative in the pass game and the run game especially adding wrinkles to the inside zone.
and to the older gentleman who said you have to be under center and run the ball for it to be real football. similar statements were made about the modern t formation (under center) when people began getting away from the single wing, the notre dame box, etc. shotgun football predates any "under center" football.
football is football is football.
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Post by Chris Clement on Aug 5, 2011 12:49:37 GMT -6
Well, if you go way back, under center football predates shotgun football predates under center football predates shotgun football.
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Post by mojoben on Aug 5, 2011 22:05:19 GMT -6
I agree with many others, the three down rule is a major no-no in my book. All of the other different rules are more than fine to me. Just a different style/brand of football basically. Again the three down rule SUCKS!
I watch the CFL games on the NFLN weekly and enjoy them.
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