Roughriders fans blow up Twitter after Chamblin, Taman firings
Bob Dyce named interim Head Coach, Jeremy O'Day interim general manager
It wasn't shocking news for all, but Saskatchewan Roughriders fans have plenty to say about the firing of Corey Chamblin and Brendan Taman.
The Riders fired their head coach and general manager on Monday night, one day after losing 35-13 to the Ottawa Redblacks.
Here is how it unfolded on social media:
The big news
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have fired head coach Corey Chamblin and general manager Brendan Taman. <a href="http://t.co/hyySNIO7Oo"> http://t.co/hyySNIO7Oo</a>
—@CBCSask<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chamblin?src=hash">#Chamblin</a> and Taman gone. Good news for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ridernation?src=hash">#ridernation</a>. This needed to happen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a>
—@chaelynn69Taman and Chamblin gone at the same time! Didn't see it coming, but it was either now or at the end of a long season <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/byebye?src=hash">#byebye</a> 🏈
—@mike_booth7Chamblin and Taman fired....wow. I love Chamblin but this had to happen. Hope Bob Dyce can turn this team around! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@abeullman57Sweet, sweet release. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a> ! We have your backs! The time was just up. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RiderNation?src=hash">#RiderNation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RiderPride?src=hash">#RiderPride</a>
—@waspbeebsHardly think Taman is it fault for having his top 2 qb's go down and his starting mlb. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@tittycobraA time to celebrate for many
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSask">@CBCSask</a> The first win of the season for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roughriders?src=hash">#Roughriders</a>!
—@gordonrookThe <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a> organization made exactly the right decision and are proceeding exactly as they should. I'm impressed.
—@Seibdw<a href="https://twitter.com/blackdog72">@blackdog72</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/xbIcemandx">@xbIcemandx</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Rynow77">@Rynow77</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="http://t.co/KJNM5YJgwg">pic.twitter.com/KJNM5YJgwg</a>
—@jasonamyers37Respect for Craig Reynolds. Not an easy announcement for first MAJOR move in his first year. Wow. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@fakeGAINERA change was needed
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSask">@CBCSask</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/frdarryl">@frdarryl</a> Yes, it seems like time to move on. CC seemed a bit detached on sidelines. New beginnings needed for all concerned.
—@ahcrosSad to see them go after 2013 Grey Cup win, but change was needed in a tailspin of a season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="http://t.co/8h0IDEbgqi">pic.twitter.com/8h0IDEbgqi</a>
—@bigdaddyteacherThe Riders needed change after 9 consecutive losses (not counting last year) so I'm happy that we have a different HC <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a>
—@andy_mclennan10For the record, it was embarrassing to see a head coach blame his players for his own mistakes. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RiderNation?src=hash">#RiderNation</a> But good luck, Corey. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a>
—@schwierLast 19 games, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> 2-17 under Chamblin's watch. arrogance cost him his job. Taman was let go b/c he stood behind Chamblin. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/byebye?src=hash">#byebye</a>
—@danohuangDoes this mean Greg Quick gets to actually do what he was hired to do now? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a>
—@Dellco_44Fans say 'Thank you' to Chamblin, Taman
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSask">@CBCSask</a> thanks to him for all he did! He did a lot good that is currently being forgotten. Thanks for sharing!
—@SheriDob<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCSask">@CBCSask</a> sad to see them go. this was a bad season for the Green Team. Wish you guys luck.Thanks for your committed team work over the years
—@Sparrow_CGCan't believe Chamblain and Taman are gone... Great people for our organization. To me it won't be the same 😔 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a>
—@ashlieregelThanks for the best Grey Cup in my life. Chamblin and Taman. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@seanjunorThanks for everything coach C, good luck in the future <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a> <a href="http://t.co/WN76EdGB9h">pic.twitter.com/WN76EdGB9h</a>
—@Lurch28Debating the replacements
Bob Dyce has been named interim head coach while Jeremy O'Day steps in to become interim general manager of the Roughriders.
—@CBCSaskLike the decision. Hate the replacements. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a>
—@JeffbeesleyCongrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/BobbyLADyce">@BobbyLADyce</a> It's a strange situation, but a better guy couldn't have gotten the opportunity. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@DogNamedCashWe want Tillman <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@Evil_RyanPriceSo who gets hired? LaPolice or Benevedes? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@Quartz87I'd like to see the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> hire some CFL former players. Guys who know how to play the game. <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdshow">@mattdshow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lucmull95">@lucmull95</a> guys with a solid record
—@DarnellTherresI may be new at all this, but I like o'day. I wish they'd give him a good shot as GM. Hopefully he can do this org proud. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@travel_girl81The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> need to hire a GM that can recruit and bring in players. Not sure if Jeremy O'Day can do that.
—@treaty4newsI don't know who will become the next HC for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>, but I want either Eric Tillman or John Murphy as the next GM
—@davidmclennan91Hope for the future
We have a chance to right the ship and kill the back 9! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/letsdothis?src=hash">#letsdothis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> 💚🏈🍉
—@Cleg_xoxoNow after all this can we please give <a href="https://twitter.com/JMessam">@JMessam</a> the damn ball <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a>
—@tberbs18<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> get a new start. Forget the first nine, focus on the next one. Playoffs may be a dream, but respectability isn't.
—@TimCanadien<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> - control > alt > delete. Reset for Wpg this Sunday at Mosaic. It's going to be VERY loud.
—@billsbreakfast