Ambrosie plans to talk with board to discuss potential changes after missed call
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie was planning to talk with the league’s board of governors on Tuesday to discuss some business matters. He’ll be adding one new item to the agenda for discussion.
Ambrosie said the league has already started reaching out to coaches, general managers and team presidents to get their thoughts on potential changes in the wake of a non-call in Sunday’s CFL West Division semifinal between Winnipeg and Saskatchewan.
“I know we’re going to do something,” Ambrosie said Monday from Hamilton. “Exactly what it is, today, I’m not perfectly sure. But I’m very committed to getting something done and doing it as quickly as possible.”
Roughriders quarterback Brandon Bridge was rocked by a helmet-to-helmet hit by Jackson Jeffcoat after throwing a pass downfield. The Bombers were not penailzed, and the commissioner issued a statement after the game saying it was “clearly a missed call” due to the on-field referee’s view being blocked, and suggested it was time to explore the idea of allowing the Command Centre to make the call on such plays.