Paul LaPolice is a two-time Grey Cup champion as an assistant coach, most recently in 2019 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the offensive coordinator.
13 Facts About Paul LaPolice
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Paul LaPolice formerly served as head coach for the Blue Bombers from 2010 to 2012, compiling a record of 16 wins and 28 losses.
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Paul LaPolice left to become the receivers coach at the University of New Hampshire for the next two seasons.
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Paul LaPolice entered the Canadian Football League in 2000 when Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard hired him to become the team's Quarterbacks and receivers coach.
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Paul LaPolice spent two years in this capacity until he joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and became their offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, receivers and running backs coach.
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The offence faltered with a struggling Khari Jones in 2003 and Paul LaPolice was let go at the conclusion of the season.
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Paul LaPolice's offence finished second in scoring and in touchdowns scored as he helped first year starting quarterback Darian Durant to a Western Division All Star nomination.
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On February 5,2010, Paul LaPolice was hired as the 28th head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Paul LaPolice was named a finalist for the CFL Coach of the Year in 2011 and given a contract extension during the offseason.
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However, after the club's poor start to the 2012 season, Paul LaPolice was relieved of coaching duties by general manager Joe Mack midway through the season.
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Paul LaPolice would go on to with the 107th Grey Cup with the Blue Bombers at the conclusion of the 2019 CFL season.
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On December 7,2019, it was announced that Paul LaPolice had agreed to a three-year contract to become the head coach of the Ottawa Redblacks.
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From 2013 to 2015, Paul LaPolice worked full-time for the CFL on TSN, hosting a segment called the "Coach's Playbook" and appearing occasionally on the TSN panel.