Gearing up for CFL Week and Combine
The dust has mostly settled from CFL free agency with a few interesting people remaining, but now the focus is shifting to the CFL Week in Winnipeg March 22-25 which will include the CFL Combine March 24-25.
I took in the initial CFL Week in Regina and it was a great experience for the old and new fan alike. The event is free, so CFL Fans in Winnipeg have no excuse not to take in the exhibits, player panels and then indulging their inner General Manager by watching the CFL Combine.
Players like Mike Reilly were likely taken aback by their reception in Regina and I hope the players have a similar response in Winnipeg. One of the more fascinating things was taking in the CFL Combine testing which can at times seem like watching paint dry (how many times can you watch sprinting) but the one on one drills are fascinating because you see these players in person and you get a sense of who can play and who might need more seasoning.
My understanding is the CFL Week will be rotated through the CFL giving all fans a chance to take in the event. It’s a great opportunity to market the league and one of the interesting things was running into parents of combine participants who were astonished to see the stands filled to take in the testing. It’s a great event and if you live in Winnipeg, or plan to be in the area, do yourself a favor and check it out.