Vancouver – The BC Lions announced that Jeff Tedford has resigned as the club’s head coach.
In a statement issued to the Lions this morning Tedford said: “After much consideration, I have elected to exercise an option in my contract and will resign as head coach of the BC Lions in order to pursue other opportunities in college football. I want to thank Lions ownership, management, coaching staff and players and in particular Lions fans for the opportunity and privilege of serving as head coach this past year. The team displayed great fortitude in overcoming several obstacles this season and the future is very bright for these young Lions. I wish the Lions family the very best and long and continued success.”
Lions VP of football operations and GM Wally Buono will take over coaching duties for the 2016 season.
“After consulting with David Braley and Dennis Skulsky, we believe the best course of action for the club at this time is for me to return as head coach,” said Buono.
