Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce that Rich Stubler has been named the team’s defensive coordinator.

“I’m pleased to be able to add a coach with such a wealth of experience,” said Hufnagel. “Rich has a great track record of success as a coach in this league and I know he’ll be a tremendous asset to our staff.”

Stubler joins Calgary after spending the last two seasons as the defensive coordinator for the BC Lions. Last season, Stubler’s defence ranked in the top three in 12 statistical categories including fewest passing yards allowed (1st) and fewest rushing yards allowed (2nd). In 2012, Stubler’s defence ranked first against in both categories.

“I’m appreciative that the Stampeders and Coach Hufnagel have a little faith in me,” says Stubler. “I’m really excited to come and work for the Red and White.”

With over four decades of coaching experience, Stubler first joined the CFL in 1983 as the defensive coordinator for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In addition to the BC Lions, he has also been on the coaching staffs of the Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos and is a four-time Grey Cup winner — 1986 with Hamilton, 1993 with Edmonton, 2000 with BC and 2004 with Toronto. 

Rich Stubler’s Coaching History

2012-13 – BC Lions (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
2011 – Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
2010 – BC Lions (CFL) – Defensive Line
2008 – Toronto Argonauts (CFL) – Head Coach
2003-07 – Toronto Argonauts (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
2001-02 – Detroit Fury (AFL) – Defensive Coordinator
2000 – BC Lions (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
1998-99- Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
1996-97 – University of Oregon (NCAA) – Defensive Coordinator
1991-95 – Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
1990 – Toronto Argonauts (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
1983-89 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) – Defensive Coordinator
1979-82 – Colorado State (NCAA) – Defensive Coordinator
1978 – Southern Methodist University (NCAA) – Defensive backs
1975-77 – New Mexico State (NCAA) – Defensive secondary
1974 – University of Colorado (NCAA) – Freshman Coach
1971-73 – Roaring Fork High School – Defensive Coordinator