They want to put *how many* teams in the CFL playoffs?
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how the Saskatchewan Roughriders are basically a religion here? And how every single season, we're all glued to the standings, calculating every possible scenario for them to make the playoffs? Well, the CFL just announced they're adding more playoff teams in 2027. More chances for the Riders, right? You'd think that! But here’s the kicker – the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, our very own SJHL, *tried that exact same thing* and then reversed course. This isn't just about football; it's about what works for prairie sports, and it turns out, less is sometimes more.
### What This Means for Saskatoon
Seriously, think about it. The SJHL, which is huge in towns all over Saskatchewan, from Humboldt to Flin Flon (yeah, I know, Manitoba, but it’s basically us!), decided that packing the playoffs with too many teams just diluted the excitement. They went back to fewer teams because it made the regular season matter more, and the playoffs felt like a bigger deal. For us in Saskatoon, watching the Blades at SaskTel Centre, you know that intensity. Every game counts. If the CFL tries to dilute that, especially for a team like the Riders who already have such a deep connection to the province, it could backfire faster than a bad punt return.
* **Diluted Competition:** More teams mean less urgency in the regular season. Nobody wants to see the Riders just coast in. * **Playoff Thrill:** The magic of the playoffs is when only the best make it, not just the "good enough." * **Fan Engagement:** Our loyalty to the Riders runs deep; we don't need artificial excitement. We need genuine competition.
Saskatoon is a city that understands the grind. We celebrate every win, every hard-fought yard on Taylor Field. We don't need participation trophies in our playoffs. We need real stakes, real drama, and the kind of nail-biting finishes that make you want to throw your saskatoon berry pie in the air (but don't, because that's a waste of good pie). The CFL should really talk to some of the folks who follow the SJHL before they mess with a good thing. Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet.
Blessing Adesanya, MiTL Sports Desk, Saskatoon.
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