Matthews Resigns Citing Health
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In a surpise announcement, the 67 year-old head coach of the Montreal Alouettes, Don Matthews, resigned from the team on Wednesday. Team officials declined to comment on what the problem is, just that it is not life-threatening.
"He had some health issues that were affecting his ability to perform," team president Larry Smith said during a news conference Wednesday. "This is not a life-threatening situation but it is important for him as an individual and human being to be able to make some conscious decisions."
Until a replacement is found, GM Jim Popp will be the acting head coach. This will be Popp's second stint as the head coach. In 1991, he replaced Rod Rust who was fired from the position.
"Mr. Matthews took the initiative to come to us 30 days ago to tell us 'Look, I'm not well, if you guys want me to stay around I will, if you don't, I'll go,"' Smith said, adding the decision to have Matthews stay was made "not just because of what he did for organization but for what he represents to the players."
During Matthews tenure, the Als had 66 wins and 28 losses, since the 2001 season.
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