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Eric Tillman
Edmonton Eskimos
Date of birth (1957-07-24) July 24, 1957 (age 67)
Place of birthJackson, Mississippi
Career information
Position(s)GM/VP (Football Operations)
US collegeMississippi
Career highlights and awards

Eric Tillman (born July 24, 1957)[1][2] is the general manager of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He had previously held the same position with the British Columbia Lions (1993–94), Toronto Argonauts (1997, 1999), Ottawa Renegades (2002–04),[2] and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2006–2010).[3][4] He won Grey Cups with teams he was managing in 1994, 1997 and 2007.[2][3]

Tillman previously served as a CFL analyst for TSN and Rogers Sportsnet,[3] and as a scout.

Part way through the 2006 CFL season, Tillman was hired as the Roughriders general manager after they fired long time GM Roy Shivers.[2] The team finished 5-4-0 down the stretch and clinched a playoff spot. Tillman was credited with being the brains behind the scenes that allowed Saskatchewan to win their third Grey Cup, in 2007,[5] and he was rewarded with a contract extension through 2010. The coach at the time was former Rider quarterback Kent Austin, the quarterback who won the Grey Cup with the Riders in 1989. Other notable signees in Tillman's time were Stevie Baggs, Weston Dressler, Rob Bagg, Omarr Morgan(second stint with the team)Yo Murphy, Jason Armstead (second stint), as well as re-acquiring the fan favourite in Regina, Corey Holmes.[6]

On January 27, 2009, Tillman was charged with sexual assault. Regina police spokeswoman Elizabeth Popowich said the complainant, a 16-year-old girl, made her allegation on August 6, 2008.[7] He was placed on paid administrative leave by the team on February 5, 2009.[8] Tillman testified in his defence that he had been on medication when the incident occurred, while the accuser and his family had accepted his apology. Tillman pleaded guilty to the charge on January 4, 2010, the day his trial on this summary offence was to begin.[9] He was granted an absolute discharge the following day and subsequently received no criminal record but was fined $50.00.[10] [11] Judge Murray Hinds stated that Tillman was "genuinely remorseful [and] in this case there's no suggestion that Mr. Tillman is not generally of good character. He has no prior criminal record. His behaviour towards [the teenage girl] on Aug. 6 appears to be an aberration fuelled by his consumption of two non-prescription drugs, which he used for sleep and pain relief."[6] On January 8, 2010, after a several hour discussion with the board of directors, he resigned from his position as the Roughriders' general manager.

On September 14, 2010, Tillman was hired as General Manager of the Edmonton Eskimos. He took over an Eskimos team that had a league-worst 2-8 record. Tillman stated that his primary goal would be improving the team's Canadian players. After joining the Eskimos midway through the 2010 season, the team went on a tear going 5-3. They finished just two points out of the final playoff spot, losing to the Roughriders on the final day of the season.

According to Eskimos president Rick LeLacheur, the Eskimo organization had deemed Tillman worthy of a second chance, which was granted to him. Tillman said LeLacheur has already given it to him straight: "There is a second chance, there will not be a third chance." Tillman said he doesn't begrudge those who didn't want him hired. "It's my responsibility to carry myself in a way and conduct myself in a way that will re-earn respect and trust," he said.[12]

CFL GM record

Team Year Regular Season Post Season
Won Lost Ties Win % Finish Won Lost Result
BC 1993 10 8 0 .556 2nd in West Division 0 1
BC 1994 11 6 1 .611 4th in West Division 3 0 Won 82 Grey Cup
TOR 1997 15 3 0 .833 1st in East Division 2 0
TOR 1999 9 9 0 .500 4th in West Division 0 1
OTT 2002 4 14 0 .222 4th in West Division - - Missed Playoffs
OTT 2003 7 11 0 .389 4th in West Division - - Missed Playoffs
OTT 2004 5 13 0 .278 4th in West Division - - Missed Playoffs
SSK 2006 5 4 0 .556 4th in West Division 1 1
SSK 2007 12 6 0 .667 4th in West Division 3 0
SSK 2008 12 6 0 .667 4th in West Division 0 1
SSK 2009 10 7 1 .556 4th in West Division 1 1
EDM 2010 5 3 0 .625 4th in West Division - - Missed Playoffs
EDM 2011 11 7 0 .611 4th in West Division 1 1
EDM 2012 5 6 0 .455 4th in West Division 0 0
Total 125 103 2 .543 0 West Division
Championships		 1 1 3 Grey Cups

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ a b c d "Tillman is fan friendly". www.canada.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  3. ^ a b c "Tillman's future in CFL in doubt". CBC. January 5, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  4. ^ Murray McCormick (January 5, 2010). "Tillman stands behind Saskatchewan Roughriders' code of conduct". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  5. ^ [2]
  6. ^ a b [3]
  7. ^ CBC: Roughriders' GM charged with sexual assault 3 February 2009
  8. ^ http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Riders+manage+without+Tillman/1256979/story.html
  9. ^ "CFL GM pleads guilty to sexual assault". Toronto Star. Toronto, ON, Canada: Torstar. Canadian Press. January 4, 2010. ISSN 0319-0781. OCLC 60656984. Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2010. The general manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders wiped tears from his eyes as he stood in court Monday and apologized for sexually assaulting a teenage girl who was babysitting his children.
  10. ^ "Tillman Named New General Manager of Floundering Eskimos". TSN.ca. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
  11. ^ Graham, Jennifer (January 5, 2010). "CFL GM granted discharge in sex assault". Toronto Star. Toronto, ON, Canada: Torstar. Canadian Press. ISSN 0319-0781. OCLC 60656984. Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2010. The general manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has been granted an absolute discharge after admitting to sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
  12. ^ "Tillman Named New General Manager of Floundering Eskimos". TSN.ca. Retrieved 2010-09-15.

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