Edmonton Eskimos Is Winning Enough?
BY DARREN POPOWICH @d_pop13
This past week Len Rhodes of the Edmonton Eskimos hired and introduced Brock Sunderland as the newest general manager of the Eskies. With the hiring, Rhodes doused the blaze he set earlier in April with the firing of Sunderland’s predecessor and controversial fan favourite Ed Hervey. Eskie fans have expressed a sense of relief with the hiring of highly-qualified Sunderland over other general manager
Canadian Football League - Always One Step Behind
As of June 30, 2017, the Canadian Football League will once again be without a Commissioner. In Jeffrey Orridge’s two years in the commissioner’s office the CFL attempted to move deeper into the digital fan engagement landscape. It was a well intended, yet half hearted attempt to lure younger fans into the CFL and one that had moderate success. Nevertheless, should it be abandoned or should the CFL double down on the marketing strategy?
Edmonton Eskimos Free Agent Gamble
BY DARREN POPOWICH @d_pop13
Nobody has ever accused Ed Hervey of being conventional or boring. The Edmonton Eskimos general manager has his methods in managing personnel and the associated risks. Mostly those methods have led to positive results. However, Hervey hasn’t always been successful and the big question in 2017 is, has he risked too much?
Going into free agency Esk fans largely believed that the defensive
James Franklin - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
BY DARREN POPOWICH @d_pop13
James Franklin has the biggest decision of his pro career to make in 2017. Should he extend with the Edmonton Eskimos or go to free agency in 2018? Some fans argue that Franklin would be doing his career a big disservice by not moving to a team where he can be a starter. Yet, others argue it is better to find the right fit than just any situation. The difference of opinion goes further with
James Franklin - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
BY DARREN POPOWICH @d_pop13
James Franklin has the biggest decision of his pro career to make in 2017. Should he extend with the Edmonton Eskimos or go to free agency in 2018? Some fans argue that Franklin would be doing his career a big disservice by not moving to a team where he can be a starter. Yet, others argue it is better to find the right fit than just any situation. The difference of opinion goes further with
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