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While other leagues are finding ways to become more inclusive, the CFL is seemingly becoming more exclusive.

More and more teams are limiting dressing room access to media, which means fewer stories for fans to see, hear and read. It is laughable how behind-the-times the league is when it comes to dealing with the media, who are an extension of the fans.

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Last week, the decision-makers at head office decided to part ways with CFL.ca freelance writers Justin Dunk and Rod Pedersen.

Dunk is a good young reporter who covers the league very well and who has broken many league stories. He will still do this, just not for the league-run site.

Pederson, the longtime voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, is a huge supporter of the CFL and is not afraid to share his opinion. He is well-known among CFL fans, and even those who disagreed with him would read his stuff.

Pedersen teed off on CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge a few weeks ago on his own blog, and I’m sure that’s why he isn’t writing at CFL.ca anymore. Pedersen didn’t need the gig, he has a lot going on, but the CFL needs people like Pedersen, who are hugely passionate about the league, because the harsh reality is that number is shrinking, not growing.