Stan Pierre, a longtime member of the University of Manitoba Bisons football program, has been officially appointed as the new head coach. Pierre succeeds Brian Dobie, who retired after 29 years at the helm. Pierre, a former player and longtime coach, expressed his honor and excitement for the opportunity to lead the team.
The University of Manitoba officially unveiled Pierre as their football team’s new head coach on Friday.
Pierre has been with the team for nearly three decades and takes over from Brian Dobie after his recent retirement following 29 years as their head man. “I am honored and thrilled to be named the next head football coach at the University of Manitoba,” Pierre said in a media release. “I am grateful for the opportunity to mentor the young men and women in our program as they strive to achieve their goals in academics and athletics.”Pierre first joined the team as a player and was a Canada West all-star in 1991. He became a member of the Bisons coaching staff in 1998 as their linebackers coach.
During his 27 seasons with the Herd, Pierre has helped 23 players make the CFL and two of his other players have gone on to play in the NFL.
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