Less than 12 hours after hiring Briles on Monday morning, the Ticats reversed the decision amid pressure from the CFL and a serious backlash from fans, sponsors and the media. We want to thank our fans, partners and the CFL for their help and support.”At a hastily called news conference Tuesday, Mitchell shouldered the blame for hiring Briles. “We heard from dozens of those people who spoke to coach Briles’ ethics and standards and personality. “Obviously, I’m against violence against women so that’s all I really have to say about it.”Briles accumulated a 99-65 overall record as an NCAA head coach at Houston (2003-07) and Baylor (2008-15). Briles’ arrival wouldn’t have assured the Ticats of landing Griffin but it would’ve given them an intriguing starting point.

Source: National Post August 29, 2017 17:15 UTC