Changes they are a comin’ in the Canadian Football League. Article content

Massive ones in a push — so they say — to offer up more scoring in the three-down circuit. Article content Article content

And that news Monday had one superstar with the Calgary Stampeders asking fans — half-jokingly — not to forget about the other side of the ball once the new rules kick in beginning next season.

“I’ve been on the rules committee now, I think, for four years,” said Stampeders linebacker Adam Bighill. “And the number-one mandate we hear is, ‘We’re looking to score more touchdowns.’ And I’m a guy over here saying, ‘Hey, I play defence.’

“I get it — like, scoring is exciting … more scoring is better for enjoyment,” continued the veteran linebacker, with a smile. “But just cheer for defence, t

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