Jim Daley
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Jim Daley was the special teams coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
of the Canadian Football League
for the 2010 season. He was the 25th head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
. He became acting head coach
after Dave Ritchie was let go part way through the 2004 season
, and was named the head coach for the 2005 season
. After the 2005 season he was let go, as the team finished in last place in the Western Conference. He was previously an assistant coach with the Bombers and before that the coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
. With the Riders, he finished with a losing record in each of his three seasons as coach, but was able to lead the team on a run to the Grey Cup
final in 1997
, before losing to the Toronto Argonauts
. Daley won the Grey Cup as an assistant with Calgary.
In 2007, Daley was hired by the CFL as a league official to work as senior director of officiating development.
In 2009, Daley was hired by the Edmonton Eskimos as the team's Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach. Shortly following the 2009 season
on December 9, 2009, Daley later resigned from his position.
On February 18, 2010, it was announced that Daley had re-joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders, this time as their special teams coordinator. It was announced on January 14, 2011 that his contract would not be renewed by the Roughriders.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
for the 2010 season. He was the 25th head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
. He became acting head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
after Dave Ritchie was let go part way through the 2004 season
2004 CFL season
The 2004 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 51st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 47th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2004:...
, and was named the head coach for the 2005 season
2005 CFL season
The 2005 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 52nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 48th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2005:...
. After the 2005 season he was let go, as the team finished in last place in the Western Conference. He was previously an assistant coach with the Bombers and before that the coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
. With the Riders, he finished with a losing record in each of his three seasons as coach, but was able to lead the team on a run to the Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
final in 1997
85th Grey Cup
The 85th Grey Cup was held in 1997 in Edmonton before 60,431 fans. The heavily favoured Toronto Argonauts won the game over the Saskatchewan Roughriders with a score of 47-23.-Game summary:...
, before losing to the Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
. Daley won the Grey Cup as an assistant with Calgary.
In 2007, Daley was hired by the CFL as a league official to work as senior director of officiating development.
In 2009, Daley was hired by the Edmonton Eskimos as the team's Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach. Shortly following the 2009 season
2009 Edmonton Eskimos season
The Edmonton Eskimos season was the 52nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 61st overall. The Eskimos finished the season in third place with a 9–9 record. They appeared in the West Semi-Final where they lost to the Calgary Stampeders.- CFL Draft :The 2009 CFL Draft took...
on December 9, 2009, Daley later resigned from his position.
On February 18, 2010, it was announced that Daley had re-joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders, this time as their special teams coordinator. It was announced on January 14, 2011 that his contract would not be renewed by the Roughriders.
CFL Coaching record
| Team | |Regular Season | SSK 1996 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1996 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 4th place in the West division with a 5–13 record and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season.-CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season standings:-Season schedule:-Roster:-References:... |
1996 1996 CFL season The 1996 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 43rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 39th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1996:... |
5 | 13 | 0 | .278 | 4th in West Division | – | – | Missed Playoffs |
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| SSK 1997 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1997 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 3rd place in the West division with a 8–10 record and lost in the 85th Grey Cup game to the Doug Flutie-led Toronto Argonauts. Despite finishing the season tied with the BC Lions, the Roughriders were placed above the Lions after winning the season... |
1997 1997 CFL season The 1997 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 44th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 40th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 1997:... |
8 | 10 | 0 | .454 | 3rd in West Division | 2 | 1 | Lost in Grey Cup 85th Grey Cup The 85th Grey Cup was held in 1997 in Edmonton before 60,431 fans. The heavily favoured Toronto Argonauts won the game over the Saskatchewan Roughriders with a score of 47-23.-Game summary:... |
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| SSK 1998 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 1998 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 4th place in the West division with a 5–13 record and missed the playoffs, failing to return to the Grey Cup game.-CFL Draft:-Preseason:-Season standings:-Season schedule:-Roster:... |
1998 1998 CFL season -1998 CFL Awards:*CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award – Mike Pringle , Montreal Alouettes*CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award – Mike Morreale , Hamilton Tiger-Cats*CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award – Joe Montford , Hamilton Tiger-Cats... |
5 | 13 | 0 | .278 | 4th in West Division | – | – | Missed Playoffs | ||
| WPG 2004 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 2004 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 4th place in the West division with a 7–11 record and failed to make the playoffs.-CFL Draft:-Season schedule:-Awards and records:*CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Award – Keith Stokes... |
2004 2004 CFL season The 2004 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 51st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 47th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2004:... |
5 | 6 | 0 | .454 | 4th in West Division | – | – | Missed Playoffs | ||
| WPG 2004 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season The 2004 Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished in 4th place in the West division with a 7–11 record and failed to make the playoffs.-CFL Draft:-Season schedule:-Awards and records:*CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Award – Keith Stokes... |
2005 2005 CFL season The 2005 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 52nd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 48th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2005:... |
5 | 13 | 0 | .278 | 5th in West Division | – | – | Missed Playoffs | ||
| Total | 28 | 52 | 0 | .350 | 0 East Division Championships |
2 | 1 | 0 Grey Cups | |||