Len Rhodes departing Eskimos

[R.J]

https://www.tsn.ca/rhodes-will-not-s...dent-1.1255835

I think this is great for the Eskimos and even the League. Ketchup man didn't seem to know how to run a football organization, must've thought he was in the business of concert promotion, and IMO didn't do anything to keep fans around. I'm sure a lot of Eskimo fans are rejoicing.

[Tyree]

I wonder if there will be a surge of season ticket sales as people who left come back.

[R.J]

I wonder if there will be a surge of season ticket sales as people who left come back.

I doubt it, at best it'll keep the current fanbase happy. In saying that, I don't think they can screw up the next hire, they badly need someone to rebuild that fanbase, and I'm not sure Fleming is the way to go (his name comes up a lot for Eskimos fans).

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[hugoagogo]

Considering all the turmoil that franchise has gone through since Len walked in the door, it's a very good thing he is moving on. My only other concern would be the members of the board that approved all of his crap decisions. It would be good to get someone with knowledge of our league both on the board and replacing Rhodes.
This league needs every franchise to be healthy. Guys like Rhodes don't help the CFL.

[CalgaryRiderFan]

Live shot of Esksfans after hearing this news

[hugoagogo]

I doubt it, at best it'll keep the current fanbase happy. In saying that, I don't think they can screw up the next hire, they badly need someone to rebuild that fanbase, and I'm not sure Fleming is the way to go (his name comes up a lot for Eskimos fans).

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Fleming is currently a Senior VP for Price Waterhouse. I think he's got the football smarts and the business acumen. I think he would be a worthy candidate.

[Bigsexydawg]

If the Esk fans feel as vindicated and happy as I did when Taman got fired or when Greg Marshall got fired it's a bittersweet day in Edmonton. Happy because he is finally gone but left to sift through the carnage and damage.

[CalgaryRiderFan]

Fleming is currently a Senior VP for Price Waterhouse. I think he's got the football smarts and the business acumen. I think he would be a worthy candidate.

He's the first guy I thought of. And he's an "Eskimo" guy along with the 2 attributes you posted.

[Tyree]

If the Esk fans feel as vindicated and happy as I did when Taman got fired or when Greg Marshall got fired it's a bittersweet day in Edmonton. Happy because he is finally gone but left to sift through the carnage and damage.

The daunting task of fixing the mess left behind.

[Bigsexydawg]

The daunting task of fixing the mess left behind.

Sunderland might be able to salvage some parts and acquire other parts. But Sunderland isn't Ed Hervey and eventually will be the next guy who will replaced by someone in tune with the Eskimo way.

[commodore]

https://www.tsn.ca/rhodes-will-not-s...dent-1.1255835

I think this is great for the Eskimos and even the League. Ketchup man didn't seem to know how to run a football organization, must've thought he was in the business of concert promotion, and IMO didn't do anything to keep fans around. I'm sure a lot of Eskimo fans are rejoicing.

To me, I wonder if this has anything to do with Reilly leaving..

[Bigsexydawg]

To me, I wonder if this has anything to do with Reilly leaving..

I think it could be the final straw. They haven't been the same since they fired Hervey which he made the call.

[pw13]

Maybe now Ambrosie will stop repeating "we must start the season earlier because of cold weather."

[THE RULK]

Ah we can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind
Cause your friends don't dance and if they don't dance
Well they're are no friends of mine!

Obviously, Reilly ain't dancing...

[Magnum]

That didnt take long, I guess the fall out is just too much weather.

Sunderland and Maas will be on their last legs.