This is the result of the league fawning over them for the last decade. They believe the press and the hype of being “Canada’s Team” and there is now a sense of entitlement in their fan base. Sucks to find out you really aren’t special I guess.
In a league without revenue sharing, to suggest that they are the economic drivers of the league is ridiculous.
Yes, they have high attendance and their fans spend an insane amount of money on merchandise, but most of that only benefits the Riders. It doesn’t benefit Toronto, BC, or Hamilton, or any of the teams that struggle financially. So if they want to stop spending their money in protest, fine, but they will mostly be hurting the Riders.
Maybe they should wonder why now, after years of being “Canadas Team”, there is suddenly a conspiracy against them. Maybe they should look in the mirror and realize that they hired a mercenary who has a history of low morals and they are now reaping what they sow.
If you want to be considered the model franchise of the league, then act like it, in everything you do.