When Kay Stephenson , the head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos at the time , asked his father Hugh for permission to hire him , he was denied .
Campbell was highly sought after as a coaching prospect , following his stint at the University of Oregon .
When Kay Stephenson , the head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos at the time , asked Campbell 's father Hugh for permission to hire him , Campbell was denied .
Campbell was highly sought after as a coaching prospect , following his stint at the University of Oregon .