Ackles named GM of 2011 Grey Cup

Scott Ackles has stepped down as Calgary Stampeders president to become general manager of the 2011 Grey Cup in Vancouver.

The Vancouver native is making the move with mixed emotions, noting it will be difficult to leave Calgary.

Ackles joined the Stampeders in March 2007 as senior vice-president of club operations, and was named president in December of that year.

His father is the late Bob Ackles, former president and CEO of the B.C. Lions.

Stampeders managing partner John Forzani says he has known for some time that Ackles wouldn't be back in 2010.