Richie Hall out as Roughriders defensive co-ordinator

Richie Hall will not beback nextseason as defensiveco-ordinatorwith the SaskatchewanRoughriders.

"Even before we went to the playoffs I spoke to Richie and told him the options next year would either be me bringing in a new defensive coordinator or do it full-time myself next year," Roughriders head coach CoreyChamblin said. "It will either be one of those but that decision hasn't been made yet."

Chamblin said he, not Hall, called the defensive plays during the Western semi-final against Edmonton.

The Riders' head coach did not rule out Hall's return in a different capacity. Hall has a longstanding connection to the team, as a player and coach.

"From a humanistic perspective, disappointed but we all understand that it's the nature of the game," said Hall."This is what we signed up for."

Coaching staff makeover

It's the latest shakeup in the coaching squad following a disappointing season for the Riders (10-8). The team announced last week its contract with offensive co-ordinator George Cortez will not be renewed.

Chamblin says he has five people in mind to replace Cortez. Including Paul Lapolice and Jacques Chapdelaine.