Blue Bombers assistants tackle three questions, head-on
Kavis Reed, defensive co-ordinator
To be successful in the CFL, you need: “Consistency.”
The coach you respect or admire the most is: “Rich Stubler.”
You’ll know you’ve been successful this season if: “We are consistent.”
Jamie Barresi, Offensive co-ordinator
To be successful in the CFL, you need: “A good quarterback.”
The coach you respect or admire the most is: “Joe Paterno and Jim Caldwell.”
You’ll know you’ve been successful this season if: “We give our team hope, that whenever they step on the field they feel like they have a chance.”
Pat DelMonaco, offensive line
To be successful in the CFL, you need: “Experience, effort and trust.”
The coach you respect or admire the most is: “Joe Paterno. It’s pretty remarkable what he’s done for such a long period of time.”
You’ll know you’ve been successful this season if: “From Day 1, we get better.”
Richard Harris, D-line
To be successful in the CFL, you need: “An understanding of the game. An understanding of the people around you.”
The coach you admire or respect the most is: “Coach Eddie Robinson, who was my university coach at Grambling.”
You’ll know you’ve been successful this season if: “We win the championship that we’re working to get.”
Kyle Walters, special teams
To be successful in the CFL, you need: “Players that buy into what the coaches are doing, players that work hard and care about what they’re doing, and talent.”
The coach you admire or respect the most is: “A combination between Ron Lancaster and Don Sutherin.”
You’ll know you’ve been successful this season if: “We win a Grey Cup.”
Casey Creehan, linebackers
To be successful in the CFL, you need: “Strong leadership.”
The coach you admire or respect the most is: “My father (Denny Creehan).”
You’ll know you’ve been successful this season if: “We’re wearing a ring.”
Chris Wiesehan, receivers
To be successful in the CFL, you need: “A Quarterback.”
The coach you admire or respect the most is: “Jim Colletto.”
You’ll know you’ve been successful this season if: “Yet to be determined. I don’t know enough about the situation, yet.”
