REGINA – Mike, we hardly knew ye.
A little more than 12 months after being hired as the head coach of the University of Regina Rams, Mike Gibson has resigned.
The Rams made the announcement on Sunday that Gibson is leaving the program after accepting a position with the 2015 Grey Cup Champion Edmonton Eskimos. Gibson will serve as an offensive line coach and run game coordinator.
“In his short time with the organization, Coach Gibson had a positive impact on our program in the areas of player recruitment, academic excellence, and strengthening the partnership with the University,” Rams president Dan Johnston said. “We thank Mike for his hard work and wish him and his family the best in the future.”
Edmonton will be Gibson’s sixth CFL stop, as he’s also held positions with Winnipeg, Saskatchewan, Hamilton, Calgary, and Ottawa.
“I’m incredibly disappointed to see Mike go, but this is a wonderful opportunity for him and his family,” said Curtis Atkinson, acting athletics director for the U of R. “I have great respect for the job he’s done here in a short period of time and believe he had a profound impact on our student-athletes and the institution. Mike has an outstanding work ethic, passion for the game, and he does things the right way. He’ll be missed.”
The resignation is effective January 31st, and the Rams will begin a national search immediately to find Gibson’s replacement.
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