Mike Gibson (Canadian football)
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
Edmonton Eskimos (Offensive line coach, Run game coordinator) | |
| 2019 | Edmonton Eskimos (Offensive line coach, Assistant head coach) |
|---|---|
| 2020–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Offensive line coach) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Mike Gibson is the
College career
Gibson played college football for the Western Maryland Green Terror from 1974 to 1977.[3][4]
Coaching career
NCAA
Gibson began his coaching career with the
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On April 2, 2001, it was announced that Gibson had joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the team's offensive line coach.[5]
NCAA (II)
Gibson returned to coach college football in 2002 for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns as their offensive line coach.[4] He served in that capacity for three seasons.[4]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (II)
Gibson returned to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2005 to serve as the team's offensive coordinator.[4] After the team finished in fifth place in the West with a 5–13 record, he was retained under new head coach, Doug Berry, in 2006 as the team returned to the playoffs with a 9–9 record. He resigned following the 2006 season.[6]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Gibson joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of their 2007 season as the team's offensive line coach. In that season, he won his first Grey Cup championship following the Roughriders' victory over Gibson's former team, the Blue Bombers, in the 95th Grey Cup game.[4] He spent two seasons with the Roughriders.[4]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On December 10, 2008, Gibson was announced as the offensive coordinator for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[7] He spent two seasons with the team, qualifying for the playoffs in both, before resigning following the 2010 season.[8]
Calgary Stampeders
On December 17, 2010, Gibson had joined the
Ottawa Redblacks
Gibson joined the expansion Ottawa Redblacks in 2014 to serve as the team's offensive coordinator.[4] However, the team struggled in their first year as they finished last in total points scored, touchdowns, and rushing yards and finished seventh in passing yards.[1] He was relieved of his coaching duties by the Redblacks at the end of their season on November 12, 2014.[1]
Regina Rams
On December 29, 2014, Gibson was named head coach for the Regina Rams of CIS football.[11] He spent one season with the Rams as the team posted an 0–8 record prior to his resignation on January 17, 2016.[12][13]
Edmonton Eskimos
On January 17, 2016, it was announced that Gibson had joined the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 6, 2020, Gibson was named the offensive line coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[4]
Personal life
Gibson and his wife, Carolyn, have two daughters.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Mike Gibson out as Redblacks offensive co-ordinator". Ottawa Citizen. November 12, 2014.
- ^ a b "University football life just fine for former Redblacks assistant Mike Gibson". Ottawa Citizen. September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Mike Gibson". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Mike Gibson". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bombers announce coaching staff". Canadian Football League. April 2, 2001. Archived from the original on September 12, 2002.
- ^ "Bombers sign four members of coaching staff". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. January 25, 2007.
- ^ "Gibson joins Esks' coaching staff". Canadian Football League. January 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kelly a candidate for Stamps coaching staff". Sportsnet. December 16, 2010.
- ^ "Stamps add Gibson to coaching staff". Canadian Football League. December 17, 2010.
- ^ "Stamps announce offence and special teams staff". Calgary Stampeders. January 17, 2012.
- ^ "Mike Gibson". Regina Rams. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- The Leader Post. January 28, 2016.
- ^ a b "Gibson joins Esks' coaching staff". Canadian Football League. January 17, 2016.
- ^ "Eskimos announce coaching and football ops staff for 2019". Canadian Football League. January 3, 2019.