<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, host Nii Wallace-Bruce and guest Paul Woods, an author and historian, discuss upcoming rule changes in the Canadian Football League (CFL) announced by new commissioner Stewart Johnston for the 2026-2027 seasons. The segment delves into the mixed responses from players regarding the changes, the impact of these changes on the game (04:35), and the recent passing of Edmonton Elks owner Larry Thompson (00:48). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Changes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:34&amp;nbsp;The Rouge Rule Modification&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:24&amp;nbsp;Goalpost Relocation and Its Implications&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:45&amp;nbsp;Field Size Adjustments and Standardization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:05&amp;nbsp;Field Configuration Changes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:54&amp;nbsp;Play Clock Reduction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, they touch on the potential implications for the CFL and U Sports football as well as the potential for partnerships with soccer teams and the prospect of accommodating preseason NFL games (24:53). The episode concludes with reflections on improving the game’s pace and appeal, especially aiming to attract a younger audience (44:42).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.paulwoodsmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Paul Woods&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/pxw13" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulwoods1313" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;---------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our &lt;a href="https://www.prosportspodcasters.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#NoSportLeftBehind&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leave a review and let us know what you thought!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Opening and closing music courtesy of Jeremiah Alves - "Evermore".&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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The Rouging Twenties: CFL Rule Changes with Paul Woods

NOV 21, 202547 MIN
Pro Sports Podcasters: Interviews and Insights

The Rouging Twenties: CFL Rule Changes with Paul Woods

NOV 21, 202547 MIN

Description

In this episode, host Nii Wallace-Bruce and guest Paul Woods, an author and historian, discuss upcoming rule changes in the Canadian Football League (CFL) announced by new commissioner Stewart Johnston for the 2026-2027 seasons. The segment delves into the mixed responses from players regarding the changes, the impact of these changes on the game (04:35), and the recent passing of Edmonton Elks owner Larry Thompson (00:48). Key Changes:05:34 The Rouge Rule Modification12:24 Goalpost Relocation and Its Implications20:45 Field Size Adjustments and Standardization28:05 Field Configuration Changes33:54 Play Clock ReductionAdditionally, they touch on the potential implications for the CFL and U Sports football as well as the potential for partnerships with soccer teams and the prospect of accommodating preseason NFL games (24:53). The episode concludes with reflections on improving the game’s pace and appeal, especially aiming to attract a younger audience (44:42).-------------Paul Woods:TwitterInstagram---------------Check out our website#NoSportLeftBehindLeave a review and let us know what you thought!Opening and closing music courtesy of Jeremiah Alves - "Evermore".