Post by 50yardfan on Aug 30, 2010 9:13:31 GMT -5
www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-digest-0830-20100830,0,1338009.column
After leading the Baltimore Mariners to a perfect 16-0 season and the American Indoor Football Association championship last month, coach Chris Simpson announced he would not be returning to the team for the 2011 season. In an official statement Simpson said: "This has been a hard decision for me. However, there is a season of change in my life and time to move on to new challenges. I want to do what's best for my family and my career. I am thankful for the opportunities ownership and [general manager] Greg Justice afforded me with the Baltimore Mariners and proud that a football championship has once again found its way back to Baltimore. I have been blessed to be part of this great city and for the many relationships my wife and I have developed over the last four seasons. My coaches and players are the best, and I truly appreciate their dedication and commitment. I hope for nothing but continued success for the organization." A head coach in the indoor professional football ranks for six seasons, including four in Baltimore, Simpson enjoyed the most success in his final two seasons with the Mariners. In 2009, he led the Mariners to a 9-5 record and the first playoff berth in franchise history. In 2010, the Mariners completed the first undefeated season in AIFA history and won the league championship by defeating the Wyoming Cavalry, 57-42, at 1st Mariner Arena on July 25. Added Justice: "It has been an honor to have played for, coached for, and then worked alongside Chris the past three seasons. As general manager, we will move forward in defending our AIFA championship in 2011 and wish coach Simpson the very best in his future endeavors. He will be missed, but will forever be part of our Mariner family."
After leading the Baltimore Mariners to a perfect 16-0 season and the American Indoor Football Association championship last month, coach Chris Simpson announced he would not be returning to the team for the 2011 season. In an official statement Simpson said: "This has been a hard decision for me. However, there is a season of change in my life and time to move on to new challenges. I want to do what's best for my family and my career. I am thankful for the opportunities ownership and [general manager] Greg Justice afforded me with the Baltimore Mariners and proud that a football championship has once again found its way back to Baltimore. I have been blessed to be part of this great city and for the many relationships my wife and I have developed over the last four seasons. My coaches and players are the best, and I truly appreciate their dedication and commitment. I hope for nothing but continued success for the organization." A head coach in the indoor professional football ranks for six seasons, including four in Baltimore, Simpson enjoyed the most success in his final two seasons with the Mariners. In 2009, he led the Mariners to a 9-5 record and the first playoff berth in franchise history. In 2010, the Mariners completed the first undefeated season in AIFA history and won the league championship by defeating the Wyoming Cavalry, 57-42, at 1st Mariner Arena on July 25. Added Justice: "It has been an honor to have played for, coached for, and then worked alongside Chris the past three seasons. As general manager, we will move forward in defending our AIFA championship in 2011 and wish coach Simpson the very best in his future endeavors. He will be missed, but will forever be part of our Mariner family."