| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Date of birth: | June 2, 1958 |
| Place of birth: | Waterbury, CT |
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| Position(s): | HC |
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| 1992–1996 2008 2009 |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (OC) Edmonton Eskimos (Receivers coach) Winnipeg Blue Bombers (HC) |
Mike Kelly is a former head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was named as Winnipeg's 27th head coach on December 2, 2008 and relieved of his duties on December 17, 2009. Kelly also served as offensive coordinator with the Bombers between 1992 and 1996 where he helped the team capture three regular season East Division titles while appearing in two Grey Cups.
During this time, Kelly, a native of Waterbury, Connecticut, helped lead the Winnipeg offence to 29 club records including Matt Dunigan’s record 713 yards passing in a single game, a Canadian Football League record set in 1994.
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Playing career
Kelly played quarterback for Bluffton College (Ohio) from 1978 to 1980. When he graduated, Kelly ranked third in career completions (95), fourth in career attempts (242) and fifth in career passing yardage (1,028). He was just the sixth player in BC history to pass for over 1,000 yards and Bluffton College Hall of Fame inductee.
Controversies
Kelly's coaching career in Winnipeg has been plagued with controversy as he has made derogatory statements towards fans, players and other teams.
On December 17, 2009, according to TSN, Kelly was arrested and charged with assault and harassment following a domestic dispute in Pennsylvania. [1] Kelly was fired by the Blue Bombers in the same evening, following an emergency meeting of the team's board of directors.[2]
Coaching career
| Years | Position | Team |
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| 2009 | Head coach/Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks coach | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2008-2009 | Receivers coach | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2006–2007 | Professor, Sports Management | Drexel University |
| 2006–2007 | Consultant | NFL Films |
| 2003–2005 | Pro Personnel Assistant | Washington Redskins |
| 2002 | Offensive assistant/quality control coach | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2001 | Advance scout | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2001 | Offensive coordinator | Orlando Rage (XFL) |
| 1997–1999 | Head coach | Valdosta State University |
| 1992–1996 | Offensive coordinator | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1990–1991 | Associate head coach | San Francisco State University |
| 1987–1989 | Offensive coordinator | Capital University |
| 1986 | Offensive coordinator | Ohio Wesleyan University |
| Canadian Football League head coaches by team | |||||
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| West Division | Wally Buono (BC) | John Hufnagel (Calgary) | Richie Hall (Edmonton) | Ken Miller (Saskatchewan) | |
| East Division | Marcel Bellefeuille (Hamilton) | Marc Trestman (Montreal) | Bart Andrus (Toronto) | Mike Kelly (Winnipeg) | |
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External links
- Bluffton College career, www.Bluffton.edu
- Mike Kelly coaching career, www.bluebombers.com
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