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Buck Pierce started his CFL career in Vancouver as a player, and that’s where he will return for his first job as a head coach.
The Lions announced Tuesday that the former quarterback has been hired as the 28th coach in franchise history.
He replaces Rick Campbell, who was fired after the Lions posted a disappointing 9-9 record this past season and lost in the West Division semifinal in a year Vancouver hosted the Grey Cup.
“Buck was a candidate we identified early in this process as someone who is ready to step in and lead our franchise,” Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden said in a release. “His track record in the Canadian Football League as both a player and a coach says it all.”
The Lions are expected to hold a press conference Wednesday morning to introduce their new coach.
Pierce comes to the Lions after nine seasons on …
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