College coach fired in the middle of a game
It’s not often that you see a team make a coaching change in the middle of a game, but that’s exactly what happened with one college football program. During Saturday’s game against the Oregon State Beavers, Colorado State Rams defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was relieved of his duties and ultimately dismissed from the team in…
In an unprecedented move, Colorado State Rams football coach Jim Mora was forced to fire defensive coordinator Tyson Summers while the team was in the thick of a game against Oregon State Beavers on Saturday. Summers had been with the program for two seasons, but the Rams' defense had been struggling, allowing 100 points and 1,101 yards of offense in their previous two matches against BYU and UTSA.
The Beavers' first half performance, with a staggering 35 points scored before halftime, only exacerbated the situation. Summers was last seen on the sideline during the first half, leading to speculation about his position. Soon after, it was announced that Kenny McClendon would take over as the team's defensive play-caller, with Mora stating that this decision was permanent.
Following the game, the head coach confirmed Summers' dismissal from the team, emphasizing that it was a definitive move. Despite the challenging circumstances, McClendon rose to the occasion, making a crucial sack that led to a fumble on his very first play as a defensive coordinator. Mora expressed optimism about the team's future, stating that they would improve significantly under the new defensive coach.
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