B.C. Lions name DeVone Claybrooks new head coach
DeVone Claybrooks has been named the new head coach of the B.C. Lions. The former Calgary Stampeders defensive co-ordinator replaces Wally Buono, who retired at the end of the season following 46 years in the CFL.
41 year-old spent seven years on Stampeders' coaching staff
DeVone Claybrooks has been named the new head coach of the B.C. Lions.
The former Calgary Stampeders defensive co-ordinator replaces Wally Buono, who retired at the end of the season following 46 years in the CFL.
Claybrooks spent seven years on the Stamps' coaching staff, including four as the defensive line coach, and won a Grey Cup with the team last month.
Calgary's defence allowed the fewest points in the league over his three seasons as defensive coordinator.
The 41-year-old native of Martinsville, Va., also spent 11 years playing defensive tackle in the NFL, CFL and in Europe.
Claybrooks suffered a major health scare earlier this year when he was rushed to hospital and later diagnosed with diabetes.
He reportedly also interviewed with the Toronto Argonauts for their open head coach position. The Argonauts announced the hiring of Corey Chamblin on Monday.