Tillman promoted to GM of Ticats

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ticats?src=hash">#Ticats</a> have promoted Eric Tillman to general manager. Kent Austin remains in charge of football operations. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Esks?src=hash">#Esks</a></p>&mdash; Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/scratchingpost/status/708388933143552001">March 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I've always thought that he was in the first place; now he just has the official title.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ticats?src=hash">#Ticats</a> announce they're promoting Eric Tillman to GM, Drew Allemang and Shawn Burke appointed Assistant GMs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://t.co/NGCwhqDwEa">pic.twitter.com/NGCwhqDwEa</a></p>&mdash; Marshall Ferguson (@TSN_Marsh) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Marsh/status/708390647343030272">March 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/11/ticats-promote-tillman-to-gm-allemang-burke-appointed-assistants/

[AngeloV]

Please people...NO BABY SITTER JOKES.

[PullTogether73]

Please people...NO BABY SITTER JOKES.

But...but...
Oh fine!
:mad:


Well, I'm glad he's screwing the Tiger-cats now.
:D

[doubleblue]

I don't think it has been by accident that Hamilton has been over flowing with talented players the last couple of years. They have had players stashed every where. Tillman has an eye for football talent and the connections down South.

[gilthethrill]

Hey Jim....it's Eric....how about I'll send you Collaros for your kicker & a 1st round pick?

[R.J]

Tillman has been very good at finding players for years now; also very good at finding ways to hide them on the roster. I remember Hamilton using around 70 players in Austin/Tillman's first year in Hamilton and also recall Hervey saving over $200k for the Eskimos after he took over for Tillman.

[gilthethrill]

Tillman has been very good at finding players for years now; also very good at finding ways to hide them on the roster. I remember Hamilton using around 70 players in Austin/Tillman's first year in Hamilton and also recall Hervey saving over $200k for the Eskimos after he took over for Tillman.

No doubt. My earlier post ripping ET was in fun. Good eye for talent for many years. Still ticked he robbed the Argos in other trades involving veteran qb's....see Kent Austin & Kerry Joseph....

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Confirmed. Eric Tillman&#39;s deal as General Manager of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ticats?src=hash">#Ticats</a> is for 3 years. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>&mdash; CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/708736307024039938">March 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Argo57]

Tillman's a pretty good GM with a lot of connections down south, sound move by Hamilton.

[OV Argo]

Not at all surprised that this over-rated clown / legend in his own mind would end up with a prominent CFL gig again. Totally wrecked the Ottawa Renegades when he had a chance to build them from scratch - with some ultra laughable decisions; disgraced out of Regina for reasons that AV wants to steer clear of ;o). What a great hire there Bob-O, but he was in place for some time, and maybe can now steal some of the limelight & credit from Kenty. Boy - Tillspin has some contacts in the States though - what an amazing and unique coup to have on your CFL gob resume. ;o)

[Argo57]

Not at all surprised that this over-rated clown / legend in his own mind would end up with a prominent CFL gig again. Totally wrecked the Ottawa Renegades when he had a chance to build them from scratch - with some ultra laughable decisions; disgraced out of Regina for reasons that AV wants to steer clear of ;o). What a great hire there Bob-O, but he was in place for some time, and maybe can now steal some of the limelight & credit from Kenty. Boy - Tillspin has some contacts in the States though - what an amazing and unique coup to have on your CFL gob resume. ;o)

So OV my guess is you're not a fan??

[OV Argo]

So OV my guess is you're not a fan??

Hee, hee; oh no - Tillspin is a great CFL G -something or other. If he wasn't Austin's good ole buddy from ole Miss, he could be "scouting", with his just amazing US contacts, for some other CFL team I suppose though

:sick:

[1argoholic]

I actually didn't know he was still around. Never minded him and what happened seemed blown out of proportion.

[ArgoRavi]

I actually didn't know he was still around. Never minded him and what happened seemed blown out of proportion.

You are correct that the incident with the babysitter in Regina was blown way out of proportion, especially by a group of Eskimos fans. If you look at the facts of that case, there is no evidence to back up some of the assertions that were made about Tillman.

[Double Dare]

You are correct that the incident with the babysitter in Regina was blown way out of proportion, especially by a group of Eskimos fans. If you look at the facts of that case, there is no evidence to back up some of the assertions that were made about Tillman. ... and the babysitter/her family and Tillman have made amends and are now friends.

[ArgoRavi]

... and the babysitter/her family and Tillman have made amends and are now friends.

And that says all you need to know about that incident. Doug Gilmour was run out of St. Louis for an alleged babysitter incident in the 1980s and almost nobody seems to recall that now. Hopefully the same will happen to Tillman one day.

[AngeloV]

And that says all you need to know about that incident. Doug Gilmour was run out of St. Louis for an alleged babysitter incident in the 1980s and almost nobody seems to recall that now. Hopefully the same will happen to Tillman one day.

That will be enough of that Ravi. Gilmour is a beloved Leaf, while Tillman is a disgusting Ti-Cat.

[doubleblue]

And that says all you need to know about that incident. Doug Gilmour was run out of St. Louis for an alleged babysitter incident in the 1980s and almost nobody seems to recall that now. Hopefully the same will happen to Tillman one day.

Especially all Tillman was reported to have done was a whack on the Bum. That would be under the title of unwanted contact, but not to have had to go through what Tillman did IMO.

[Double Dare]

Especially all Tillman was reported to have done was a whack on the Bum. That would be under the title of unwanted contact, but not to have had to go through what Tillman did IMO. He was loaded on "mixed" script meds for pain, and was told to go home from a team meeting because he was "loopy". When he got home, at some point the babysitter was bent over tending to his child, and he went up behind, and pulled her towards him. End of. He actually doesn't recall the incident, because he was so out of it.

[jerrym]

I don't think it has been by accident that Hamilton has been over flowing with talented players the last couple of years. They have had players stashed every where. Tillman has an eye for football talent and the connections down South.

I agree totally, but problems seem to follow him wherever he goes.