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He was traded to the Roughriders in May 1988 for a fourth-round pick in the [[1989 CFL Draft]]<ref name="CFLapedia" /> and returned as a [[1988 CFL season]] and [[1990 CFL season]] [[Canadian Football League West Division|West Division]] All-Star.<ref name="west allstar" />
He was traded to the Roughriders in May 1988 for a fourth-round pick in the [[1989 CFL Draft]]<ref name="CFLapedia" /> and returned as a [[1988 CFL season]] and [[1990 CFL season]] [[Canadian Football League West Division|West Division]] All-Star.<ref name="west allstar" />


In all, he appeared in 153 career regular-season games between 1983 and 1991 playing both defensive back and [[punt returner]], was a four-time [[Canadian Football League West Division|West Division]] all-star, a League All-Star in 1983, a [[77th Grey Cup]] champion, and was selected for the [[Tom Pate Memorial Award]] in 1990.<ref name="esks bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.esks.com/Team/FootballOperations/RichieHallBio/tabid/1000/Default.aspx|title=Richie Hall: Head Coach|work=Football Operations|publisher=Edmonton Eskimos Football Club|accessdate=June 25, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref name="named coach">{{cite news|url=http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=259971&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_main|title=Eskimos name Hall as new head coach|author=Canadian Press|date=December 17, 2008|publisher=TSN.ca|accessdate=June 25, 2009}}</ref>
In all, he appeared in 153 career regular-season games between 1983 and 1991 playing both defensive back and [[punt returner]], was a four-time [[Canadian Football League West Division|West Division]] all-star, a League All-Star in 1983, a [[77th Grey Cup]] champion, and was selected for the [[Tom Pate Memorial Award]] in 1990.<ref name="esks bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.esks.com/Team/FootballOperations/RichieHallBio/tabid/1000/Default.aspx |title=Richie Hall: Head Coach |work=Football Operations |publisher=Edmonton Eskimos Football Club |accessdate=June 25, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090207181758/http://esks.com:80/Team/FootballOperations/RichieHallBio/tabid/1000/Default.aspx |archivedate=February 7, 2009 }}</ref><ref name="named coach">{{cite news|url=http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=259971&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_main|title=Eskimos name Hall as new head coach|author=Canadian Press|date=December 17, 2008|publisher=TSN.ca|accessdate=June 25, 2009}}</ref>


After being released by the Roughriders, Hall used his social work degree and got a job at Regina’s Cornwall Alternative School for high-risk kids<ref name="faith rewarded" /> and joined Regina's [[Archbishop M.C. O'Neill High School]] football coaching staff in 1993<ref>{{cite book|title=Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007 Fact Book|publisher=Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club |year=2007|pages=12|chapter=Coaching & Football Staff}}</ref> before embarking on his professional coaching career.
After being released by the Roughriders, Hall used his social work degree and got a job at Regina’s Cornwall Alternative School for high-risk kids<ref name="faith rewarded" /> and joined Regina's [[Archbishop M.C. O'Neill High School]] football coaching staff in 1993<ref>{{cite book|title=Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007 Fact Book|publisher=Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club |year=2007|pages=12|chapter=Coaching & Football Staff}}</ref> before embarking on his professional coaching career.
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Hall has said that he wants his players to enjoy the game, work hard, appreciate everything, and take nothing for granted. "I want our players to have a selfless attitude. I want them to be there for each other," Hall said. "I like to think football is a way for them to live their lives."<ref name="faith rewarded" />
Hall has said that he wants his players to enjoy the game, work hard, appreciate everything, and take nothing for granted. "I want our players to have a selfless attitude. I want them to be there for each other," Hall said. "I like to think football is a way for them to live their lives."<ref name="faith rewarded" />


During his first training camp as [[head coach]], arguably the most competitive battle was between [[Tumbo Abanikanda]] and [[Mark Restelli]] for the starting [[Linebacker#Weakside linebacker|weakside linebacker]] spot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Sports/Rookie+keepers/1706885/story.html|title=Rookie QBs may be keepers|last=Annicchiarico|first=Mario|date=June 18, 2009|publisher=The Edmonton Journal|accessdate=June 24, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/search?q=Tumbo+Abanikanda&hl=en&start=10&sa=N|title='Tired of beating up on each other'|last=Annicchiarico|first=Mario|date=June 17, 2009|publisher=The Edmonton Journal|accessdate=June 24, 2009}}</ref> Hall stated that he hoped the battle would end when,"one player outperforms the other player".<ref name="Hall">{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/football/2009/06/21/9876901-sun.html|title=Strong battle on weak side|last=Moddejonge|first=Gerry|date=June 21, 2009|publisher=Edmonton Sun|accessdate=June 24, 2009}}</ref> Eventually, Abanikanda was released with Restelli winning the job.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Eskimos+front+office+depth/1735536/story.html|title=Eskimos' front office has depth|last=MacKinnon|first=John|date=June 26, 2009|publisher=Edmonton Journal|accessdate=June 27, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
During his first training camp as [[head coach]], arguably the most competitive battle was between [[Tumbo Abanikanda]] and [[Mark Restelli]] for the starting [[Linebacker#Weakside linebacker|weakside linebacker]] spot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Sports/Rookie+keepers/1706885/story.html |title=Rookie QBs may be keepers |last=Annicchiarico |first=Mario |date=June 18, 2009 |publisher=The Edmonton Journal |accessdate=June 24, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090621002244/http://www.edmontonjournal.com:80/sports/Rookie+keepers/1706885/story.html |archivedate=June 21, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/search?q=Tumbo+Abanikanda&hl=en&start=10&sa=N|title='Tired of beating up on each other'|last=Annicchiarico|first=Mario|date=June 17, 2009|publisher=The Edmonton Journal|accessdate=June 24, 2009}}</ref> Hall stated that he hoped the battle would end when,"one player outperforms the other player".<ref name="Hall">{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/football/2009/06/21/9876901-sun.html|title=Strong battle on weak side|last=Moddejonge|first=Gerry|date=June 21, 2009|publisher=Edmonton Sun|accessdate=June 24, 2009}}</ref> Eventually, Abanikanda was released with Restelli winning the job.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Eskimos+front+office+depth/1735536/story.html|title=Eskimos' front office has depth|last=MacKinnon|first=John|date=June 26, 2009|publisher=Edmonton Journal|accessdate=June 27, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


On November 12, 2010, Hall was fired as the Eskimos head coach after two seasons coaching the team.
On November 12, 2010, Hall was fired as the Eskimos head coach after two seasons coaching the team.

Revision as of 22:12, 22 January 2016

Richie Hall
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Richie Hall in 2007
Date of birth (1960-10-04) October 4, 1960 (age 64)
Place of birthSan Antonio, Texas
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)DB/PR
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
US collegeColorado State
Career history
As coach
1994–2000Saskatchewan Roughriders (DBs)
2001–2008Saskatchewan Roughriders (DC)
2009Edmonton Eskimos (HC)
2010Edmonton Eskimos (HC/DC)
2011–2014Saskatchewan Roughriders (DC)
2015–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers (DC)
As player
1983–1987Calgary Stampeders
1988–1991Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1983
CFL West All-Star1983, 1986, 1988, 1990
AwardsTom Pate Memorial Award (1990)

Richie Hall (born October 4, 1960) is the defensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was formerly the head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos from 2009–2010.

Early years

Hall was born October 4, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas. He was in a car accident as a child that catapulted him through the windshield of the car and nearly killed him, leaving him with permanent scars above his right eye.

He was a star two-way American football player in high school despite his height of just 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).[1]

Playing career

Hall was a walk on college football player at Colorado State University, where he majored in social work.[1]

Hall originally signed with the Stampeders in May 1983 and, in his rookie season, was a CFL All-Star defensive back[2] playing in 16 games recording four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He also returned 50 punts on special teams for 561 yards including one touchdown and one kickoff return for 12 yards. He earned West Division All-Star honours in the 1986 CFL season for his defensive work recording 4 sacks, 8 interceptions for 116 yards, and 1 fumble recovery for 50 yards. He also returned 16 punts that year for 260 yards.[3][4]

He was traded to the Roughriders in May 1988 for a fourth-round pick in the 1989 CFL Draft[3] and returned as a 1988 CFL season and 1990 CFL season West Division All-Star.[4]

In all, he appeared in 153 career regular-season games between 1983 and 1991 playing both defensive back and punt returner, was a four-time West Division all-star, a League All-Star in 1983, a 77th Grey Cup champion, and was selected for the Tom Pate Memorial Award in 1990.[5][6]

After being released by the Roughriders, Hall used his social work degree and got a job at Regina’s Cornwall Alternative School for high-risk kids[1] and joined Regina's Archbishop M.C. O'Neill High School football coaching staff in 1993[7] before embarking on his professional coaching career.

Coaching career

In 1994, Hall was hired by the Roughriders to coach their defensive backfield and worked his way up to defensive coordinator by 2000. He gained a reputation as one of the top minds for defensive schemes in the CFL and served as Saskatchewan's defensive coordinator for eight years including the 95th Grey Cup victory for Saskatchewan in 2007.[1] His 2008 Saskatchewan Roughriders defence finished the season with the best in fewest yards allowed (354 per game), second in pass defence (266 yards per game) and fewest passing TDs allowed (28) and third in fewest TDs (44) and points allowed (25.1 per game).[6]

Hall interviewed for at least seven head coaching positions beginning after the 2004 CFL season and, on December 17, 2008, Hall was hired as the head coach for the Edmonton Eskimos, the first black head coach in the Edmonton Eskimos history. When looking for a new coach, Eskimos General Manager Danny Maciocia said he asked his quarterbacks to name the toughest defensive co-ordinator they've played against and was given the unanimous response of Richie Hall.[6][8][9]

Hall has said that he wants his players to enjoy the game, work hard, appreciate everything, and take nothing for granted. "I want our players to have a selfless attitude. I want them to be there for each other," Hall said. "I like to think football is a way for them to live their lives."[1]

During his first training camp as head coach, arguably the most competitive battle was between Tumbo Abanikanda and Mark Restelli for the starting weakside linebacker spot.[10][11] Hall stated that he hoped the battle would end when,"one player outperforms the other player".[12] Eventually, Abanikanda was released with Restelli winning the job.[13]

On November 12, 2010, Hall was fired as the Eskimos head coach after two seasons coaching the team.

On February 1, 2011, it was announced that Hall had rejoined the Roughriders as their defensive coordinator.[14]

On January 20, 2015, Hall was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers[15]

CFL coaching record

Team Year Regular Season Post Season
Won Lost Ties Win % Finish Won Lost Result
EDM 2009 9 9 0 .500 3rd in West Division 0 1 Lost West Semi-Final
EDM 2010 7 11 0 .388 4th in West Division – – Missed Playoffs
Total 16 20 0 .444 0 West Division
Championships		 0 1 0 Grey Cups

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Maki, Allan (June 14, 2009). "Hall finds faith rewarded in Edmonton". Globe and Mail. Canada. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
  2. ^ Canadian Football League 2007 Facts, Figures & Records. Canadian Football League. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-9739425-2-1.
  3. ^ a b "Richie Hall". CFLapedia. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
  4. ^ a b Canadian Football League 2007 Facts, Figures & Records. Canadian Football League. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-9739425-2-1.
  5. ^ "Richie Hall: Head Coach". Football Operations. Edmonton Eskimos Football Club. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved June 25, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b c Canadian Press (December 17, 2008). "Eskimos name Hall as new head coach". TSN.ca. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
  7. ^ "Coaching & Football Staff". Saskatchewan Roughriders 2007 Fact Book. Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club. 2007. p. 12.
  8. ^ "Report: Maciocia to lead Eskimos". TSN.ca. December 4, 2004. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
  9. ^ Vanstone, Rob (November 27, 2008). "Richie Hall the perfect candidate for the Argos". The Leader-Post. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
  10. ^ Annicchiarico, Mario (June 18, 2009). "Rookie QBs may be keepers". The Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on June 21, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2009. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Annicchiarico, Mario (June 17, 2009). "'Tired of beating up on each other'". The Edmonton Journal. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
  12. ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 21, 2009). "Strong battle on weak side". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
  13. ^ MacKinnon, John (June 26, 2009). "Eskimos' front office has depth". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved June 27, 2009. [dead link]
  14. ^ http://tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=351902
  15. ^ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/richie-hall-hired-as-blue-bombers-defensive-coordinator-1.2919549

Further reading

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