The Ottawa Redblacks have announced the return of Bob Dyce as the team’s new head coach.
The 56-year-old Winnipeg native took over coaching duties last season after Paul LaPolice was fired following a 34-19 loss to the B.C. Lions. That dropped Ottawa’s record to 3-11.
The Redblacks won their first game under Dyce, 24-18 at Montreal, before ending the season on a three-game losing streak.
“We’re excited to bring Coach Dyce back as the third head coach in Ottawa Redblacks history,” said general manager Shawn Burke.
“Bob is not only an excellent coach but also a great man who personifies leadership. Bob will continue to inspire players to reach new heights as he leads us into a new era of Redblacks football in Ottawa.”
Dyce spent five seasons in various roles with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, including interim head coach, passing game coordinator and receivers coach. He was also the receivers coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 2003-09.
Dyce had served as the Redblacks’ special teams co-ordinator since 2016 before taking over from LaPolice. He was part of the Redblacks coaching staff that helped the team win the Grey Cup in his first season in Ottawa.
“I’m tremendously excited for the opportunity presented to me by Shawn Burke, Mark Goudie, Adrian Sciarra, Roger Greenberg, John Ruddy, John Pugh and Bill Shenkman to serve as the head coach of the Ottawa Redblacks,” said Dyce.
“It’s amazing that, seven years after first coming to Ottawa, I get to lead this talented group of players in front of such a passionate fan base. I look forward to working together with Shawn and the players to build a strong team that we all will be proud of both on the field and in the community.”
