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The last two guys to coach linebackers for the Alouettes – Mark Nelson and Greg Quick – are now defensive co-ordinators in the Canadian Football League, with Ottawa and Saskatchewan, respectively.

That doesn’t necessarily mean the trifecta will be hit with Chris Tormey. But the new Als linebackers coach knows he could probably mentor this group in his sleep. Tormey, 59, inherits a crew that includes Bear Woods, the East Division’s most outstanding defensive player last season, and Chip Cox, who was deemed the CFL’s outstanding defensive player in 2013.

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Not a bad way to begin his indoctrination into the league.

“Those are two great players,” said the 59-year-old Tormey, whose hiring was announced on Thursday. “Overall on defence there’s a lot of talent and speed. It’s exciting to coach great players.

“I want to coach great players and motivated players, help them achieve their goals and play at the highest level.”