Looked into it after reading it on Riderfans this morning and there is a real concern that Richie might not be able to resume coaching this season due to some health issues. Not entirely sure what it is and don't really feel like we're in a position to know until he's ready for us to, but it sounds serious enough that it could prevent him from coaching.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for a speedy recovery from whatever it is that is affecting Coach Hall. This is not good news, but for so many reasons other than football.

Surprising that we haven't heard anything in Winnipeg.  Hoping for the best for Richie.

This is really bad news. I hope he gets better really soon.

absolutely brutal....here's hoping he and his fam are going to be alright...

All of the above.  Very surprising, hope it's not serious, hope for a strong and speedy rebound.

Hypothetically if Richie can't go, who would coach the defense? someone internally or would they bring somebody else in?

Compassionate thoughts go out to RH and family.

17 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

Hypothetically if Richie can't go, who would coach the defense? someone internally or would they bring somebody else in?

I believe LB coach Glen Young is already very involved with the defence and O'Shea obviously has lots of knowledge there as well.

Noel Thorpe. lol

Stubler probably or is he in Toronto still. I don't doubt the story but at the same time would like to hear it from a source with the bombers. If true... hope all Is well with coach.  If not true... well, that's pretty evil. 

terrible news.  Hope he makes a full recovery.  If its something that isnt a career-ender maybe they'd keep it in-house with Hall "advising"...?

I want to see what Missick can do as DC he paid his due

 

or how about Tim Burke? 

Edited May 10, 20178 yr by M.O.A.B.

absolutely zero chance you bring in a new guy at this point. It's someone within the system to just carry on with what they're doing. At any point, this seems like entirely the wrong time to be speculating on that sort of thing. Let's just keep it to "Hope Coach Hall is okay, and will recover soon!"

55 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Stubler probably or is he in Toronto still. I don't doubt the story but at the same time would like to hear it from a source with the bombers. If true... hope all Is well with coach.  If not true... well, that's pretty evil. 

I doubt Mike would have started this post if there was nothing to the story.  Just got to hope it's nothing too serious and Ritchie pulls through it ok.

Have the bombers officially announced their coaching staff?  I know they announced Costello as the Oline coach, but this may be why  it hasn't been announced.

Wow my heart goes out to him and his family. 

FWIW, he was walking around at mini-camp with a cane. 

Mostly just reiterating what others have said.....

but best wishes to Richie & his family.  Life - is far more important than sports.  Here's to hoping whatever is going on turns out okay. 

Health and Family.   Everything else is smaller potatoes.....

I hope he will be okay. He lives in Regina in the off-season, doesn't he. I guess that could be why it hit RiderFans before the media here has heard anything.

4 hours ago, Goalie said:

Stubler probably or is he in Toronto still.

Stubler wasn't kept on by Trestman. Chamblin is the Argos DC.

I thought someone mentioned before that Hall and Stubler both employ bend-dont break D

Speedy recovery to Coach Hall, get better first, football second ...

A friend of mine knows Richie well and says he should be good to go this season if his recovery stays on track...which it has. His attendance at mini camp was a very good sign apparently. He wouldn't tell me what the medical problem was out of respect for his friend, but did confirm that it is not life threatening.

Edited May 12, 20178 yr by gcn11

On 5/10/2017 at 1:18 PM, WinnipegGordo said:

FWIW, he was walking around at mini-camp with a cane. 

And using a golf cart to get around.

On 5/12/2017 at 10:06 AM, Jesse said:

And using a golf cart to get around.

aka the Doug Berry mobile.