Jeffrey Orridge to step down in June as the commissioner of the CFL
TORONTO — Two years ago, the CFL trumpeted Jeffrey Orridge as the man who would “take the league to the next level.” Now, he is stepping down as commissioner over what he calls differing views on the future.
Orridge will remain on the job until June 30, after which the CFL will look to appoint its seventh commissioner since Michael Lysko took office Nov. 1, 2000.
No official reason was given for Orridge’s departure — which was agreed upon mutually — but in a statement Orridge said he and the league’s board of governors didn’t see eye-to-eye.
“It has been an honour to serve as CFL commissioner and help to prepare this historic league for the future by deepening our relationship with fans and sponsors, increasing its relevance with the next generation, and expanding our reach beyond Canada,” Orridge said. “While the board and I have differing views on the future of the league, we both believe passionately in this game, its players, its partners and its fans.”