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Scott Bell

Ex-Baylor coach Art Briles won't coach CFL team after 'lengthy discussion' between league, Tiger-Cats

Turns out former Baylor head coach Art Briles will not be joining the CFL as an assistant head coach after all.

The Canadian Football League released the following statement regarding Briles and a potential job with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats:

"Art Briles will no longer be joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as a coach. We came to this decision this evening following a lengthy discussion between the league and the Hamilton organization. We wish Mr. Briles all the best in his future endeavours."

The team has since deleted its initial tweet about the hiring.

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