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Fresh off a Grey Cup win, the guy they call LaPo will be the next Ottawa Redblacks head coach.

The Redblacks will introduce former Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive co-ordinator Paul LaPolice as their new coach, with a three-year contract in place,at a press conference early Monday afternoon. While not confirmed, it’s likely LaPolice will also be Ottawa’s offensive co-ordinator.

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“I am thrilled to be a part of the Redblacks organization and RNation,” LaPolice said. “I can’t wait to get to work and start competing for championships in Ottawa. My family is excited to make Ottawa our home and we can’t wait to see everyone out at TD Place. Let’s make our house the loudest stadium in the league.”

The Redblacks, who lost their head coach when Rick Campbell quit early last month, interviewed LaPolice on Thursday. It seems likely the team felt it needed to move swiftly with the Edmonton Eskimos also in the market for a new head coach and LaPolice on their list of candidates as well.