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TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts are ready to set sail under new leadership.
Jim Popp and Marc Trestman officially became Argos on Tuesday, as the team unveiled its next general manager and head coach at a press conference at BMO Field.
One of the past decade’s most successful duos, Popp and Trestman went 59-31 throughout five seasons in Montreal, winning two of three Grey Cup appearances and winning four East Division titles.
“It’s trust. It’s understanding one another. There was not another choice for me.” Popp told CFL.ca when speaking about Trestman. “I’m ready to come to Toronto and establish a winning tradition.”
As a General Manager in the CFL, Popp has won four Grey Cups (1995 with Baltimore, 2002, 2009 and 2010 with Montreal) and has appeared in 10. He ranks second in all-time wins by a GM with 254. Popp was the General Manager and Vice-President of Football Operations for the Montreal Alouettes from 1996 to 2016, and led the Alouettes to 10 first place finishes, eight East Division Championships and three Grey Cups. Named the 2011 Sports Media Canada Executive of the Year, Popp brings with him a wealth of CFL experience.
Trestman was Head Coach of the Alouettes from 2008 to 2012, appearing in three Grey Cups and winning two (2009 and 2010). He ranks fourth all-time in winning percentage by a head coach. He led the Als to four division titles and five playoff appearances during his five-year term. Trestman was named the 2009 CFL Coach of the Year, and in 2013 left the Alouettes to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. He was originally brought to the CFL by Popp after a long and successful career in the NFL and NCAA in various coaching positions.
Jim Popp and Marc Trestman officially became Argos on Tuesday, as the team unveiled its next general manager and head coach at a press conference at BMO Field.
One of the past decade’s most successful duos, Popp and Trestman went 59-31 throughout five seasons in Montreal, winning two of three Grey Cup appearances and winning four East Division titles.
“It’s trust. It’s understanding one another. There was not another choice for me.” Popp told CFL.ca when speaking about Trestman. “I’m ready to come to Toronto and establish a winning tradition.”
As a General Manager in the CFL, Popp has won four Grey Cups (1995 with Baltimore, 2002, 2009 and 2010 with Montreal) and has appeared in 10. He ranks second in all-time wins by a GM with 254. Popp was the General Manager and Vice-President of Football Operations for the Montreal Alouettes from 1996 to 2016, and led the Alouettes to 10 first place finishes, eight East Division Championships and three Grey Cups. Named the 2011 Sports Media Canada Executive of the Year, Popp brings with him a wealth of CFL experience.
Trestman was Head Coach of the Alouettes from 2008 to 2012, appearing in three Grey Cups and winning two (2009 and 2010). He ranks fourth all-time in winning percentage by a head coach. He led the Als to four division titles and five playoff appearances during his five-year term. Trestman was named the 2009 CFL Coach of the Year, and in 2013 left the Alouettes to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. He was originally brought to the CFL by Popp after a long and successful career in the NFL and NCAA in various coaching positions.
