sentences:  Popp was able to hire a couple of assistants during his tenor as a head coach and is credited in giving Scott Milanovich (Head Coach Edmonton Eskimos) and Ryan Dinwiddie (Head Coach Toronto Argonauts)their first break in coaching in the CFL.During the 2001 season, Popp took over the team after owner Robert Wetenhall fired Rod Rust in the midst of a long losing streak.On October 4, 2006, following the resignation of Don Matthews due to health reasons, Popp again took over as head coach and led the Alouettes to an appearance in the 2006 Grey Cup.