Full disclosure here.....I am a massive fan of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and of my Edmonton Elks team. The CFL has had its share of ups and downs over the last few decades. Some have tried to paint the league as failing, and see the older stadiums with empty seats as a problem. In the last few years, especially since covid, I have noticed that we have more and more empty seats in the stadiums.....especially in Edmonton. I do notice places like Calgary, Ottawa, and Hamilton are also seen a decline in attendance, and Toronto....well, it has always been low.
The problem here is not the game. The Canadian Football League is a very fun game to watch with top football players.....guys that have no problem fitting in on an NFL practice roster. There are so many athletes at a pro level in North America that the NFL could not possibly absorb them all....which is why many come to Canada.
So getting back to the question.....football fans....do we have a patriotic duty to support our league? I would argue if you are a massive NFL and shun the CFL, you are really missing out and doing yourself a huge disservice. If you love football, why not enjoy the crazy CFL action and help water the sport here in Canada? The CFL has different rules and it is a more entertaining game than the NFL. I really believe if you are a football fan and a proud Canadian, it is important we pick a team and get behind it. That can be watching it on TSN, buying season tickets and buying some gear.
It really is part of being Canadian. And right now we need patriotic people in this country supporting our institutions.
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