Sideline shuffle sweeps CFL in *already* exciting off-season
The 103rd Grey Cup is barely in the books and the Canadian Football League is already undergoing a serious “sideline shuffle”.
• We have Dave Dickinson taking the reins in Calgary as Jon Hufnagel steps down as head coach.
#CalStampeders' Dave Dickenson era has begun in earnest https://t.co/oZbuZ0rF9h #CFL via @RitaMingo pic.twitter.com/pscbzXUEoL
— CFL News (@CFL_News) December 2, 2015
• Defensive coordinator Rich Stubler bolts for Toronto where he won a Grey Cup in 2004.
According to reports Rich Stubler will become the new @TorontoArgos DC ➡ https://t.co/QxHyFmBRpp #CFL pic.twitter.com/MAJQRSY6yM
— CFL (@CFL) December 2, 2015
• Jeff Tedford steps down as the BC Lions head coach prompting Wally Buono to head back to the sidelines for the first time since the Lions won the Grey Cup in 2011.
BREAKING: @GM_Brillo returns as #BCLions head coach as Jeff Tedford resigns. Details--> https://t.co/1HOugoO4lW @CFL pic.twitter.com/xbt1r2UJGA
— BC Lions (@BCLions) December 2, 2015
• George Cortez is done in BC, too…
Wally Buono confirms OC George Cortez will not be back with the #BCLions. He becomes a serious candidate for the #Bombers to consider.
— Darrin Bauming (@DarrinBauming) December 2, 2015
• Don’t forget *Craig* Dickinson!
Per #CFL sources: Expect terrific Esks ST coach Craig Dickenson to move in 2016. Either to Calgary w/ his brother or Sask if Jones gets gig.
— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) December 2, 2015
• And this list doesn’t include the *rumoured* moves that could happen this season…
JUST IN: As per @garylawless, @sskroughriders receive permission to speak to Chris Jones about Riders' HC/GM post. pic.twitter.com/6S2F3NEF0u
— SportsCentre (@SportsCentre) December 2, 2015
I think that’s it.
Oh, there were even rumours that Scott Milanovich would be off to the NCAA to be the head coach of the University of Maryland. DJ Durkin ended up getting hired so the Argos came out of that situation unscathed.
This is already a fun off-season…
– written by Travis Currah