Hiring of Briles as assistant creates controversy for Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Art Briles won’t be resuming his coaching career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
The CFL and Ticats issued a joint statement Monday night saying Briles wouldn’t be heading north. The Ticats touched off a media firestorm Monday morning by announcing Briles was joining new head coach June Jones’ staff as an assistant head coach offence.
“Art Briles will no longer be joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as a coach,” the statement said. “We came to this decision this evening following a lengthy discussion between the league and the Hamilton organization.
“We wish Mr. Briles all the best in his future endeavours.”