To the Fans,
This has been an amazing year for the Alouettes.
Although we didn’t finish the job at the Grey Cup, that should not take away from our incredible six-month journey from training camp through to the Grey Cup.
It is impossible to go any further without thanking our owner, Bob Wetenhall, for the resources and personal support he has given us, and the leadership of team – President Larry Smith and those who work in the business office on University Street – for the support of the players and coaches at the Big O.
Since the day I accepted this incredible opportunity as the Als’ Head Coach, I have been so impressed by the players in our organization and what they do in our community and on the field. So much of our success has to do not only with the physical ability of our players to play this great game, but their character as well.
Our GM, Jim Popp, has provided us with good players with great character which is so important to the makeup of our locker room and our cohesiveness as a team. Jim’s CFL experience was an incredible resource to me as I learned a new game and the nuances that go with day-to-day preparation.
To our fans, I want to say thank you for your passionate support throughout the course of the season, and your “13th Person” efforts each and every week at Percival Molson Stadium and the Big O were incredibly important to our success.
I am disappointed that the Als could not finish the job, but I am extremely optimistic about our future next year and for many years to come.
Thank you again,
Marc Trestman
