The Canadian Football Leagues coffers keep growing and the players wallets keep getting smaller as the CFL passes out fines for either speaking up or tweeting about bad officiating in the games. The latest to join the list, Rob Bagg, Ryan Phillips and Sean Whyte.The fact that Bagg and Phillips opposing players, could agree on the same bad pass interference call should tell you something but the CFL continues to keep their head in the sand and fine the players.
So how bad is it ?
You mildly state that there is an issue with the reffing and of course you're being politically correct,”. “But the reality is there is a disturbing trend happening. “In the last couple weeks the viewership has dropped considerably and I'm sure it's no coincidence ... I sure hope TSN is at peace with the money they gave the league for a sick semblance of a once great game.” Email from a fan to the Canadian Football league commenting on the CFL officiating
That game was not refereed fairly and I don't care if they fine me. I care about the game being fair," Beswick said. "If you don't believe me, watch the film. "You can put that in there, I don't give a (expletive)."Mark Beswick Hamilton Tiger Cats
It was what it was," Howard said. "They called hands to the face. Whether I agree with it, that doesn't matter. It's over with. Cordaro Howard on his penalty that took away a 78
yard touchdown run
I feel awful and I take this loss on my shoulders. The first penalty, I was just fooling around and the second one I didn't think I did anything. Romby Bryant Toronto Argonauts
Even if you think it was a horrible call, you need to keep your mouth shut," Simoni Lawrence of the Hamilton TigerCats said. "The refs aren't good up here and you have to understand that. You can't make it close."
How can so many players be wrong ? Well the last word goes to the suits at theCanadian Football league.
CFL says their officials are doing well and simply need a little love from the fans and players. Say only three wrong calls in thousands of passes. Hmmm.