Fraser Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 popp taking over. you heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOBomberFan Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconNBigBlue Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 See this is how rumours get started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydawg Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Jimmy Popp Does it again! http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=428903 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoochylde Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 CFL.ca Staff MONTREAL -- The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday that they have relieved Head Coach Dan Hawkins of his duties. Owner Bob Wetenhall has asked General Manager Jim Popp to assume the head-coaching role in addition to his other responsibilities. "Jim is the person most responsible for the success we have had over all these years," explained Wetenhall. "I feel confident that he is the best person to coach our team at this time and I am very appreciative of him being willing to make this additional contribution to our franchise. He has the respect of our players as well as mine." More to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 See this is how rumours get started! actually this is how facts get disseminated early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I knew it would happen as soon as I saw Hawkins' first interview. That is one weird dude, definitely not cut out for coaching pro football. Although I am surprised Popp is taking over rather than handing he reins to Doug Berry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotoriousBIG Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I knew it would happen as soon as I saw Hawkins' first interview. That is one weird dude, definitely not cut out for coaching pro football. Although I am surprised Popp is taking over rather than handing he reins to Doug Berry. Nah, Popp knows his own limitations. Berry will be highly involved in things, if only behind the scenes. If they gas the OC too then Berry may get the OC or ass't HC title. Als just got better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Popp and Tony have to wear this. Popp hired him, AC went thru camp knowing what Hawkins' deal was - then decides to spout off in week 3 and quits on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Nah, Popp knows his own limitations. Berry will be highly involved in things, if only behind the scenes. If they gas the OC too then Berry may get the OC or ass't HC title. Als just got better. Maybe, maybe not. It's not like Popp has had a whole lot of success as the HC in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 This makes the Als better, if only because AC will now play up to his full potential, rather than the limitations put on him by Hawkins' atrocious excuse for an offense. If AC is allowed to go back to what he likes to do (...and Doug Berry knows all to well how to make AC effective again...) then look out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Popp wasn't a good coach in 07 but yeah likely helps the Als as they go back to Trestman's offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Khari Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 ALS don't accept mediocrity very well, they actually just came off a win as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigseye Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 ALS don't accept mediocrity very well, they actually just came off a win as well. Winning is all that matters to the owner....must be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I wonder if the OC stays on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotoriousBIG Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I was bullish on the Bombers getting their act together and taking advantage of a season-long Als implosion. Now the Als should be at least a .500 club, making the TiCats the only team we can realistically catch. Lucky EDM is so lame otherwise we'd have the cross-over to worry about, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Surely Bombers will make changes. But will wait for bye week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 So are they on the hook for a few years on his contact? I think this was a classless move by Montreal to only give the guy five games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 So are they on the hook for a few years on his contact? I think this was a classless move by Montreal to only give the guy five games. Ditto. Just like it was classless of Hamilton to fire Cortez after only one year. The right moves but classless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR. CFL Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Classless? When u r in the business of winning football games and coaches contracts are bought out how can u call this classless. We're both Hawkins and Cortez bad HC hires yes but the sound business de is ion was to make a business decision and move on. The BOD of the Bombers are hoping things get better....how has that plan worked so far fellas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Classless? When u r in the business of winning football games and coaches contracts are bought out how can u call this classless. We're both Hawkins and Cortez bad HC hires yes but the sound business de is ion was to make a business decision and move on. The BOD of the Bombers are hoping things get better....how has that plan worked so far fellas? clearly you aren't in on the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 clearly you aren't in on the joke. Inside jokes are classless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Lol, keep it classy chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoochylde Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's classless to remind posters to keep it classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm in a class by myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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