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CFL NEWS IN 1997 The CFL entered the 1997 season with eight teams, instead of nine. The Ottawa Rough Riders ceased operations and folded after the 1996 Season . In February, a dispersal draft was held for the players who were under contract with the Ottawa franchise. The Montreal Alouettes began the 1997 season under new ownership, which was headed by Robert C. Wetenhall . Wetenhall and his ownership group retained the Alouette name and logo. With the Rough Riders departure, the CFL returned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to the East Division . The CFL also started implementing the cross-over rule, which enables one 4th place team from a division to qualify for the playoffs, as long as, they have earned more points than the 3rd place team from the oppossing division. If qualified the 4th place team would then cross-over to the other division in the playoffs and play the 2nd place team. REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS Final regular season standings ''Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points''
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