Bisons hope to give coach Dobies career a storybook ending with a Vanier Cup title – Winnipeg [Video]

Spending part of his childhood living in a bunkhouse without running water impacted Brian Dobie’s outlook on life.

The University of Manitoba football coach gained an understanding that everyone faces challenges, and people deserve a chance to reach their full potential.

Dobie has shown that to his players throughout his 29-year career as head coach of the Bisons, which is ending with the 71-year-old’s retirement after this season.

“Everyone knows he’s a good guy and that’s why he’s such a good coach,” fifth-year linebacker Nick Thomas said.

“It wasn’t that he had all these crazy schemes or anything. The person that he is and the relationships that he’s built is why he’s such a good coach.”

Dobie’s seventh-ranked squad has qualified for the U Sports playoffs. The Bisons (7-1) topped the Canada West conference and host the fourth-place University of Regina Rams (3-5) in one of Saturday’s two conference semifinal …