Orridge says groundwork for success in place for next CFL commissioner
TORONTO — Jeffrey Orridge has some friendly advice for his successor: Stay the course.
Orridge will step down as CFL commissioner June 30 after just over two years on the job. The search for Orridge’s replacement continues but it’s unclear if the successful candidate will be in place when the 2017 regular season begins June 22.
Orridge feels the groundwork for success is already in place for the next CFL commissioner.
“I’d say the first thing is to analyse and appreciate the foundation that’s been laid and recognize all the things that are going right,” Orridge said Tuesday. “The fact we rebranded a couple of years ago, we’ve now got greater brand recognition.