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Ottawa Renegades head coach Joe Paopao celebrates his teams 43-38 win over the Montreal Alouettes in Ottawa Friday, Aug. 29, 2003The Canadian Press

Joe Paopao may be back in the CFL some day, but it won't be in 2013.

The former CFL quarterback and coach was named Wednesday as the full-time head coach of the University of Waterloo Warriors following his interim role with the team last season.

"Joe did a tremendous job for our program and student-athletes last year during a vital period of transition," Waterloo athletics director Bob Copeland said in a release. "He has brought a new attitude and positive momentum to the locker room, and has earned the confidence of our players, administration, and alumni."

Paopao led the Warriors to a 2-6 record that included a 48-29 victory over the Windsor Lancers in the last game of the 2012 season.

"I am extremely proud to make this full-time commitment to the University of Waterloo," said Paopao."Last year was a sign of things to come and with the addition of several highly touted recruits and a core group of veterans returning we will continue to get better each and every day."

Paopao has been an offensive co-ordinator and head coach in the CFL, with the Ottawa Renegades. He also spent 12 years in the CFL as a quarterback and has helped with the Waterloo football program since 2007.

Waterloo suspended its football team for the 2010 Canadian Interuniversity Sport season after several players were found using performance-enhancing drugs.

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