Although I am disappointed in what has happened, I understand that each year in pro sports, coaches are fired. I am accountable for our record and we have not won enough games this season. I want to thank Roger Greenberg and the rest of the ownership group, as well as Mark Goudie and Adrian Sciarra.
The leadership at OSEG are top notch character people who have been extremely supportive and were a dream to work for.
A narrative will be written that I was not Shawn Burkes guy because he did not hire me, that cannot be farther from the truth. Since his opening press conference, he has been an outstanding supportive general manager who always look to find solutions and it was a pleasure to work with him this past year.
I cannot thank enough the players, coaches, and staff that I had the honour and privilege to work with the past few years. The players are truly the best and most valuable part of the Canadian Football League and the REDBLACKS players are top notch high character individuals who will continue to represent OSEG in the community with honour and class. I have loved my time with the people of this football team, I loved my time interacting with the people of Ottawa and I will now love to spend some much needed time with the family.
Paul LaPolice
