Given the size of the other threads, I thought it might be time to start a new thread for the offseason to keep track of news and discussion about what the team needs to do to return to the playoffs and hopefully further glory.
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From bellagiobob on hf
Reid Wilkins
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Would not surprise me if it's a former player.
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Jason Milne
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Hearing that there will be a press conference at Commonwealth tomorrow announcing the next President of the EE #Elks #CFL
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Good idea Naf,
Game balls from the last game, sure doesn't seem like Ford is to upset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq5pL0ZniFsComment
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Since Thompson took over, we've brought back Mondo, Odel and Grymes. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if it was a former player.Originally posted by Mr.Prez View PostFrom bellagiobob on hf
Reid Wilkins
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Would not surprise me if it's a former player.
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Jason Milne
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Hearing that there will be a press conference at Commonwealth tomorrow announcing the next President of the EE #Elks #CFL
Really hoping it's wadComment
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I read the twitter thread and someone suggested AmbrosieOriginally posted by Looner View Post
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The new Pres needs to know football, preferably the CFL but has some experience in business.
They need to have ties to Edmonton, preferably ties to the team from the past and live in the City.
The person needs to be approachable by the fans and the organization.
The new person needs to be open to change. Same old same old doesn't work.
The new person needs to know that improving the off field experience is important but know you need a good on field product as well. You can bring in all the bands you want, but if the football team sucks, no one will come.
No more guys who maybe know business/marketing but couldn't tell you what touchdown means.
No more guys from the US who didn't know the CFL existed until they got asked to be interviewed.
No more guys who couldn't pick Edmonton out on a map of North America until the City is mentioned in the interview.
No more guys with zero ties to Edmonton or don't live in the City.Blindly accept whatever they do and if it doesn't work out, I guess there's always next year.Comment
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fuuuuuuuck no..Originally posted by Mr.Prez View Post
I read the twitter thread and someone suggested AmbrosieComment
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Thank you Looner for posting this link. Great to see the team finishing with an upbeat moment !Originally posted by Looner View PostComment
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That's interesting. I've heard from pretty reliable source that he was in favour of a return to a past name (or at minimum disagreed with the original need to change).Originally posted by Mr.Prez View Post
I read the twitter thread and someone suggested Ambrosie
He's been a disaster as commissioner. He may not be as bad as a president but would rather look elsewhere.Last edited by bone; 10-30-2024, 01:58 PM.Comment
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Chris Morris is being floated as president - and seemingly confirmed - on X. What do we think?
From afar, it appears he built a good football program at the U of A, but does he have business experience?Comment
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Its going to be Chris Morris and he checks all of the above boxes. I've had several interactions with him as my son plays youth football and is involved with the U of A selects program which is spearheaded by him. He's been nothing but a pleasure to work with and the kids love him, some of the things he's done for the U of A program were innovative and he completely changed the direction of that program.Originally posted by Sectionq View PostComment
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https://x.com/dave_ched/status/1851750391492547019?s=46
Chris Morris is the new president , love that he is a former player and knows the Eskimo Way , but does he have any business background ???? Does everybody like this hire ???Comment
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He was a teacher and principal and HC with the U of A Bears. No business experience that I am aware of...https://www.goelks.com/2024/10/30/gr...ident-and-ceo/Originally posted by dealerd View Post“RUN THE DANG BALL!" -Leigh Anne Tuohy character from the film The Blind Side
"Next time, take a case of Pil into the huddle. If you don't get a beer, get the hell off the field!" -New special teams coach for the Riders
"When the Eskimos are out on defense it looks like there are two or three number 47s out there." -Duane Ford
"...I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, I enjoy the banter though
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Don't see any business background with him. His education background was in Education, was a teacher for awhile and progressed to be principal (which would require a little bit of business sense but not at the level of running a professional sports franchise) and has been with the Golden Bears since 2013.Originally posted by dealerd View Post
While I like that he's got very deep ties to Edmonton Football, I'm a little concerned being named President and CEO could be well above his experience level. Granted some of the best President come strictly from football. Guys like Hugh Campbell and Jon Hufnagel, but they cut their teeth at the professional level with multiple different roles before they took on the role of President and/or CEOComment
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i cant say one way or the other, but what i will say is a word of caution to lets not have this old boys club going on.... you cant do hires based on just cause they were.... etc etc...
guess we will have to wait and find out....
the odells, grymes, sewells, all and well, but then you start to have this snowball... where maybe some arent justified? i dunnoComment
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