CFL Roundup
Wednesday, April 12th, 2006 by JonThis Monday the CFL made the announcement that they were suspending operations of the Ottawa Renegades for the 2006 season (news report). This was the most appropriate decision and inevitable when you think about it. To expect to be able to find a potential buyer and come to an agreement on an intent to purchase let alone a transfer of ownership completed in two weeks with training camp a month away is impossible in this day and age. By all accounts there was interest however so a 1 year suspension allows potential buyers to investigate the situation. The CFL would look golden if they could announce a new owner by mid-season, putting the last year in Ottawa to rest. (more…)
