Afternoon Drive with Jeff & Carly

Michael “Pinball” Clemons 

Rumour has it that Coach Clemons is going to retire at the end of this season.  It’s understandable that people move on, that they want to pursue other opportunities, but I hope the reports aren’t true.  Pinball is such a positive force, not only as a coach and former player (the Argos are likely to go to the Cup this year, probably can’t say that about the Leafs), but also as a role model and philanthropist.  But the best part is that he’s just an average guy.

Take, for example, his response to being asked about whether or not he’ll retire.  He announced, “At the end of the year I’ll talk to my wife and we’ll see what direction we’re going.  My wife may very well tell me on the first of December, ‘That’s where I am now.’  If she says that, I’m going to heed that call, no doubt about that.”  Then as if he realized what he had just said, he added, “We’ll have a conversation.  It won’t be just her, either.  I’ll certainly have a part in that decision.”  Sure you will, Pinball.  We know who wears the stretch pants in that family.

My Jack Nation bonus code for today is PINBALL.  Don’t forget to enter it before November 15th to score 100 points!  Go Argoooos!