Mike Benevides Selected as Coach of the Year Finalist
February 6, 2013 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release
(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that head coach Mike Benevides has been chosen as one of three finalists for the CFL Coach of the Year Award.
Benevides comes off a historic season for the Lions equaling the club mark for wins by a first-year head coach with 13 as well as setting a new franchise standard with eight home wins. He was selected by 45 members of the Football Reporters of Canada along with Calgary's John Hufnagel and Toronto's Scott Milanovich.
The winner will be announced at the Coach of the Year luncheon on Thursday, February 28th during this year's CFL Congress.
The BC Lions celebrate 60 Seasons of Pride in 2013. For season ticket information call 604.589.ROAR. For more information on the BC Lions Football Club visit bclions.com. -30- About the BC Lions Football Club The BC Lions Football Club is British Columbia's most successful professional sports organization with six Grey Cup titles to their credit: 1964, 1985, 1994, 2000, 2006 and 2011. Drawing on pride, decades of tradition, passion and a spirit of excellence, the BC Lions Football Club seeks to touch the lives of our community in a positive way and is dedicated to serving partners, sponsors, and fans.
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