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BIO
In 2014, Mark Nelson begins his 26th season as a coach at the professional and collegiate level, coming from the Montreal Alouettes in 2013 where he mentored the linebackers.
The 57-year-old native of Edmonton coached for his hometown Eskimos from 2010-2012, as linebackers coach during the first two seasons before having the defensive coordinator duties added to his role in 2012.
His most recent stint in the CFL began in 2009 when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired Nelson as the teamβs defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. From 1997-2008, he worked in the United States at various colleges, including Valdosta State, Arkansas Tech, Kentucky, Baylor, Tulsa and Louisville.
Nelson made his debut in the CFL as a player in 1980 with Calgary and played six seasons before retiring in 1987 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He made his first professional coaching appearance in 1992 as special teams and linebackers coach with the Eskimos, winning a Grey Cup in 1993. He also worked with the San Antonio Texans and the Toronto Argonauts, where he earned a second Grey Cup ring in 1996.
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