The struggling Hamilton Tiger-Cats have named June Jones their new head coach.
While Kent Austin steps away from the sidelines where he has guided the team to an 0-8 record this season, he still remains the team’s vice-president of football operations.
In over four seasons with Hamilton, Austin has led the team to two East Division titles, three Eastern final appearances, and Grey Cup appearances in 2013 and 2014.
“June and I have established a great relationship, and I feel comfortable and very confident with him handling the on-field product moving forward,” said Austin. “This organization, its fans and partners deserve a championship calibre team and we fully expect to work together to return us to that level.”
LISTEN BELOW: AM900 CHML’s The 5th Quarter has heard from Ticats fans all season long who have called for a coaching change.
Jones joined the Ticats as assistant head coach on Aug. 2.
Jones was a head coach in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers in 1998 and Atlanta Falcons from 1994 to 1996.
He also coached in the NCAA at Southern Methodist University (2008-14) and the University of Hawaii (1999-2007).
The Ticats next play on Labour Day when they host the Toronto Argonauts.
Comments