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Five quick thoughts on the new CFL commissioner

by
3Down Staff
July 5, 2017

It’s official: Randy Ambrosie will serve as the 14th commissioner in league history.

His hiring was formally announced at a morning news conference in downtown Toronto.

Jeffrey Orridge stepped down as commissioner last month after about two years on the job.

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Board chairman Jim Lawson had been serving as interim commissioner since the departure.

Ambrosie played nine seasons in the CFL as an offensive lineman.

The 54-year-old Winnipeg native also served with the CFL Players’ Association during his playing days.

New #CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie describes the league as “perfectly Canadian.” That’s the right tone.

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) July 5, 2017

New #CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says an #Argos solution will take time. Again, realistic but optimistic.

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) July 5, 2017

New #CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie dodges the question linking CTE & football. So that hasn’t changed.

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) July 5, 2017

New #CFL commissioner @RandyAmbrosie talking a lot about importance of players. Be interested to see if that is reflected in next CBA.

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) July 5, 2017

I know it’s early but here’s my question: how did the #CFL pick Jeffrey Orridge over @RandyAmbrosie the last time around?

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) July 5, 2017