TORONTO -- Adam Rita is returning to the sidelines in 2012 -- just not in the Canadian Football League. Cheap Minnesota Wild Jerseys . The Prague Panthers, based in the Czech Republic, announced on Monday that Rita would be joining them as head coach and manager for the 2012 season. "I am too passionate about the game of football to not continue being involved," said Rita in a statement. "The Prague opportunity will not only allow me to help build the sport in Europe, but I welcome the opportunity to work within the football club environment as I continue to expand my experiences." Rita was the general manager of the Toronto Argonauts from 2004 to 2010. The Argos announced on Dec. 15 2010 that the team would not renew his contract as GM and vice-president of football operations, opening the door for head coach Jim Barker to add both titles to his portfolio. Before that, Rita served as head coach of the B.C. Lions in 1997, 1998 and 2002. He coached the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1994 and Toronto for the 1991 and 1992 seasons. Rita won his only Grey Cup in 1991, his debut as a head coach. The Panthers joined the Austrian Football League in 2011 after playing in the Czech league for 20 years. Prague won the Czech championship 12 times. Internationally, the team has played in the European Football League. The Panthers are currently ranked ninth in all of Europe. Blackhawks #35 Tony Esposito White CCM Throwback Stitched NHL Jersey . Germany was held to an entertaining 2-2 draw by Ghana on Saturday and needed Kloses second-half equalizer to avoid another second-game letdown that has plagued the team in recent tournaments. 76ers #3 Allen Iverson White Bethel High School Stitched NBA Jersey . 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Hes negotiated and earned the right to reconsider and re-explore what hed like to do with his career. The man is serious about his game and is a student of the game and wants/needs some space here to evaluate. 2. MIAMI HEAT: We all saw them with our own eyes in the NBA Finals vs. the Spurs. The reality is that the current team as constructed needs major improvements or they wont challenge against the superior Western Conference teams for an NBA title. In addition, if an Eastern team like the Chicago Bulls gets back a healthy Derrick Rose and is able to acquire Kevin Love and/or Carmelo Anthony who is to say that theyre even the No. 1 contender in the East anymore? Do you honestly believe that Dwyane Wade is going to give you 70-75+ regular season games and four playoff rounds at a high level at $20 million per year? Is Chris Bosh still committed to playing in all areas of the game rather than just becoming a jump shooter? If Im LeBron I have my doubts. A few smart tweaks with Wade and Bosh sacrificing some money opens up the possibility of it all working again...yet its far from a sure thing. 3. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS: Owner Dan Gilbert blasted LeBron on the way out the door after "The Decision". Does LeBBron forgive and forget? Does new GM David Griffin have the wherewithal/pedigree to pull off such a heist? He and Kyrie Irving together - not bad. Cheap Minnesota Timberwolves Jerseys. . They have the No. 1 Pick and some talented young guys they can package to move to Minnesota for Kevin Love. How does Irving, Love and LeBron sound to you? It would be a better Big Three at this point that the Miami version even though both Love and Irving have put up "numbers", yet still havent shown me yet that theyre truly special. What a return this would be. 4. OTHER SUITORS (Chicago, Houston, LA Lakers): Youll hear about all three and more in the hunt for the King. Needless to say, you put him on the Bulls or Rockets and theyre in the hunt for a title. The Lakers? Kobe and LeBron would be an interesting pairing but what does the rest of the roster look like? How long does Kobe hold up? Lots more questions than answers in LA. The rumour mill will surely be filled with gossip from all three of these spots. 5. TORONTO RAPTORS: Not saying this because its wishful thinking on my part. Seriously, why not? They desperately need a starting small forward. You put him with a re-signed Kyle Lowry, Demar DeRozan, a re-signed Patrick Patterson and Jonas Valanciunas with a re-signed Greivis Vasquez, Terrence Ross and Amir Johnson and Ill take my chances with anyone in the East. On a league-wide scale Im not scared by anyone with that crew on my side. You want hoops to grow in Toronto and across the country - go for it. Nothing to lose. Realistic? Maybe not but honestly thats not a bad eight-man core whatsoever. 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