Hamilton after O'Billovich?
Hamilton eyes up B.C.
talent guru for GM job
Lowell Ullrich, The Province
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
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IMO, Bob O'Billovich's desire to live in Oakville
is almost immutable because their son lives there
and he and his wife are caring for their son's child
but he is also in a perfect geographic position
to take over as G.M. of the TORONTO Argonauts
with them hiring a new team president
and possibly a new Head Coach there.
If so Adam Rita might be a strong candidate here.
Ron:
I dunno about this. Adam Rita has been with the A___'s for a long time and has done a good job for them as a coach and GM. Better than Obie when he was General Manager in Toronto. And there's that continuity factor. Rita is a valuable asset to the double blue. Why would they want to replace him with O'Billovich..who I think is be older than Rita?
I think O'Billovich would be OK as GM in Hamilton but according to all reports Brendan Taman in Winnipeg is Scott Mitchell's first choice. If that works out mabe he can bring Doug Berry and Greg Marshall (the other) with him!
Apparently, Pinball said Hamilton should
go after Adam Rita or Greg Mohns, Mr62Cats.
He said that on 590TheFan Radio.
P.S.
Regarding Brendan Taman;
all reports?
I read one reporter who felt he is the frontrunner.
I haven't read any other reporters who have said that.
This is man who should get the Job.
He Knows Talent
We already have Great Canadian Depth.
Good Depth at QB.
Good Starting Linebackers
A Fair Front 4
But We lack Great American Talent at the Skill Spots.
Every Year O'Billovich Has Found Great Talent
He be a great Fit for Hamilton as Our GM
Whether it's Obie,Rita,or Taman they all have good track records, so it will be a real positive for the Tiger-Cats! By the way, I believe Obie's 67 and the commute from his Oakville home might give a slight edge to Hamilton...and why would the Argos want to get rid of Rita unless Pinball is going to dual-duty President and General Manager?
I don’t think Taman Going anyways .
Losing Him would hurt the Bomber too much.
Frankly I am not a big Fan of Him.
I’d Rather have O’Billovich
O’Billovich knows the CFL Game better
He has also Done more for this game Then Taman
IMO Obie is the best guy for Hamilton, although Jim Barker would do a good job as well.
I think Taman belongs in Winnipeg.
I didn't know that Obie's son had lost his wife and that Bob and his wife are helping look after their Grand Daughter. Very sad on one hand but a joy on the other of having a grandchild around to help keep them young. We sometimes forget that people have a life away from sports. But I hope what ever is best for the O'Billovich's works out.
ron:wrote: Apparently, Pinball said Hamilton should go after Adam Rita or Greg Mohns, Mr62Cats.
He said that on 590TheFan Radio.
Regarding Brendan Taman;
all reports? I read one reporter who felt he is the frontrunner.
I haven't read any other reporters who have said that."
Ron: Earlier this week I read a report on this forum (from the Nat Post I think) that quoted a source as saying Taman was Scott Mitchell's first choice. Haven't heard anyone dispute it. We are getting lots of speculating though....including your mention of the Pinball suggesting Adam Rita. Since when is the Pinball a source for the Tiger-Cats? And why would the A___'s want to get rid of all of their top management? Greg Mohns has already been suggested as a GM here.
None of us really knows whats going on right now so anything is possible I suppose. But the Pinball's suggestion seems a bit far-fetched.....especially when he won't come clean on his own plans.