It coincided with the free-agent signing of middle linebacker Calvin Tiggle

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As part of his plan to reach out into the community, Schwarz hired Paul Masotti, the longest active-serving player on the team and leading http://www.fifa15sale.com receiver in Argos history, to help out in the front office in the off-season. He wanted to employ Clemons, too, essentially making use of their names and contacts in the community to expand his business. Clemons, however, had a more active schedule with his various chari- ties and community work and could not commit to a full-time schedule.

In late May, before the start of training camp, Masotti announced his sudden retirement to accept the position of executive vice-president. On the eve of training camp, the Argos dealt popular middle linebacker Mike O’Shea, argu- ably the brains and heart of the defence, to Hamilton. It coincided with the free-agent signing of middle linebacker Calvin Tiggle, who had played out his option in Hamilton. Albrecht liked Tiggle’s lateral mobility and the fact he was two years younger than O’Shea. He also liked the acquisition of Eric Lapointe, a highly acclaimed Canadian university running back who hadn’t had a chance to showcase his skills at the professional level.

Clemons committed to the 2000 season as his last, after which he would retire. He decided to make his final season memorable when he shaved his head the night before the first practice. Many players shave their heads or cut their hair short in training camp to combat the heat.

“I always said I was going to cut my hair off before train- ing camp. This is my last chance,” he said at the time, amid chuckles from people smiling at his bald pate.

Almost immediately, the veteran players balked at Huard’s ideas and his communication skills, or lack thereof. He put up a cold front, preferring not to engage in any idle chatter or small talk, often walking by the players without uttering a word, although one time he verbally shot back at one player who called him buddy. In his way of thinking, there was no room for friendliness.

Some of the players questioned the strategic systems Huard and his staff put in place. Many of the approaches, such as employing big, beefy receivers close to the line of scrimmage to implement a physical running game, seemed to conflict with the current style of wide-open offences with smaller receivers spread out to utilize their speed. Defensively, the schemes seemed to indicate a lack of familiarity with the nuances of the Canadian game. And the coach who oversaw the kickoffs and returns gave every indication he had no idea what he was doing.