Brian Dobie

Brian Dobie (born February 16, 1953) is a former Canadian football wide receiver and the current head coach for the University of Manitoba's football team, the Manitoba Bisons.[1] Brian became Manitoba's head coach in 1996 after serving as head coach for Churchill High School in Winnipeg for 21 years. His Bisons have appeared in two Vanier Cups, winning in 2007.

Brian Dobie
Manitoba Bisons
Born: (1953-02-16) February 16, 1953
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)HC
CollegeManitoba
Career history
As coach
1996–presentManitoba Bisons (HC)
Career highlights and awards
AwardsCanada West Coach of the Year (1999,2000,2001,2002,2006)
HonoursVanier Cup champion – (2007)

Dobie coached long-time NFL player Israel Idonije and many CFL players such as Don Oramasionwu and Brady Browne and former player and the acting CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Wade Miller .

Dobie is a part-time commentator for CIS and CFL football coverage on TSN.

References

  1. "Bison Sports". Archived from the original on 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
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