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Saskatchewan Roughrider President/CEO Jim Hopson announced today that Eric Tillman has signed a new deal to become the General Manager/Vice President of Football Operations with the club through 2009. | |||
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“I am very pleased that we were able to bring Eric to
Saskatchewan,” stated Riders President/CEO Jim Hopson. “He brings the
club a wealth of CFL experience having been involved with this league for more
than 15 years. After speaking and spending time with Eric I am fully confident
in his ability to guide this team to a Grey Cup championship.” Tillman started his CFL
career with the Montreal Concordes in 1982 as Director of Player
Personnel. In 1993, Tillman accepted his first General Manager position with
the struggling B.C. Lions, which he turned into Grey Cup champions in year two.
His next GM position was with the Toronto Argonauts where he won another Grey
Cup in 1997. In his most recent General
Manager role in the CFL, Tillman worked with the Ottawa Renegades prior to
heading into broadcasting where he has been working with CBC and Sportsnet as a
television analyst for the CFL. “This is a special day for
our family,” stated Tillman. “On a personal basis, we are very much looking
forward to being part of this community. I am delighted to be afforded this
opportunity. Saskatchewan is a special place with the best football fans in the
country. As such, I understand the magnitude of this responsibility. I am very much looking
forward to being part of a collective effort with Jim and Danny as we pursue
our goal of bringing championship football back to this province and the people
that so richly deserves it. On a personal basis, Francine and I couldn’t be
happier. This is a wonderful place to raise children and we are excited to move
here and make Regina our home.” |
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