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Post by lion1979 on Oct 30, 2022 17:27:13 GMT -6
Just saw a tweet from a 247 sports writer saying Willis was let go today. Anyone heard anything?
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Post by unafied on Oct 30, 2022 17:37:08 GMT -6
Just saw a tweet from a 247 sports writer saying Willis was let go today. Anyone heard anything? Searching Twitter this is literally the only tweet I can find. The guy has 25k followers, so who knows? |
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Post by unalions on Oct 30, 2022 17:51:12 GMT -6
Yep! Just got a message by someone who checked in with certain folks. Legit!!
Wow.
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Post by unalions on Oct 30, 2022 18:07:01 GMT -6
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Post by rmfl1988 on Oct 30, 2022 18:19:37 GMT -6
He gone
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Post by unafied on Oct 30, 2022 18:24:51 GMT -6
I’ll say this, classy statement from Chris. Can’t blame the guy for accepting the job when it was offered. Hopefully he can find success in whatever he does next.
Held taking over is interesting, since this is his first year. I wonder if the team will look any different in these last 3 games.
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Post by mtc13 on Oct 30, 2022 18:37:13 GMT -6
I’ll say this, classy statement from Chris. Can’t blame the guy for accepting the job when it was offered. Hopefully he can find success in whatever he does next. Held taking over is interesting, since this is his first year. I wonder if the team will look any different in these last 3 games. Probably won't happen, but if we go 3-0 and beat Memphis on November 19th, then I'm sure that Held would be considered for the permanent hc job. He already has head coaching experience. |
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Post by unalions on Oct 30, 2022 18:41:34 GMT -6
I’ll say this, classy statement from Chris. Can’t blame the guy for accepting the job when it was offered. Hopefully he can find success in whatever he does next. Held taking over is interesting, since this is his first year. I wonder if the team will look any different in these last 3 games. Probably won't happen, but if we go 3-0 and beat Memphis on November 19th, then I'm sure that Held would be considered for the permanent hc job. He already has head coaching experience. But it’s very mediocre. I was just looking at it. I mean, if he beats Memphis, then…yes. Haha . en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Held_(American_football) |
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Post by unafied on Oct 30, 2022 18:44:18 GMT -6
I’ll say this, classy statement from Chris. Can’t blame the guy for accepting the job when it was offered. Hopefully he can find success in whatever he does next. Held taking over is interesting, since this is his first year. I wonder if the team will look any different in these last 3 games. Probably won't happen, but if we go 3-0 and beat Memphis on November 19th, then I'm sure that Held would be considered for the permanent hc job. He already has head coaching experience. Yeah, the thought crossed my mind. Makes you wonder if Looney saw this coming and looked at Held as an option. Who knows. The guy’s record isn’t very impressive as a head coach. I just hope we actually conduct a search and see what our options are. If it then turns out that someone like Held is the best option? Fine. But I’d be pretty nervous about promoting from within again. |
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Post by roaringsince96 on Oct 30, 2022 18:45:15 GMT -6
Interesting we chose the newer coach for interim head coach instead of Steadman. Message sent.
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Post by unalions on Oct 30, 2022 18:47:07 GMT -6
I imagine this job will be interesting to a lot of folks! I’m very curious to see who applies. Of course, UNA loves to keep all this stuff as secretive as possible.
I’m nervous about it all but VERY happy!!
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Post by una04 on Oct 30, 2022 19:08:35 GMT -6
It’s about time!!!!
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Post by mtc13 on Oct 30, 2022 19:18:10 GMT -6
Interesting we chose the newer coach for interim head coach instead of Steadman. Message sent. Steadman's days are definitely numbered
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Post by unalions on Oct 30, 2022 20:14:16 GMT -6
Well, I didn’t drink yesterday during that tragedy. So, tonight I just ran to liquor store to help with a bit of celebration and reflection. I’ve just poured, so these are sober thoughts. Lol.
Chris Willis is a good guy and has helped UNA for over 20 years achieve a lot of success on the field along with program milestones during the transition. Kudos to him! He could probably write a book about working for so many head coaches at one school and then becoming the main guy. Unheard of really.
So, cheers to Chris Willis and his family. Wish them nothing but the best.
I also celebrate tonight that difficult decisions were finally made to change course with the direction of the storied Lions football program.
I’m so eager and anxious to see how things work out over the next month or so. Roar Lions!!
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Post by rmfl1988 on Oct 30, 2022 21:42:26 GMT -6
I’ll say this, classy statement from Chris. Can’t blame the guy for accepting the job when it was offered. Hopefully he can find success in whatever he does next. Held taking over is interesting, since this is his first year. I wonder if the team will look any different in these last 3 games. Probably won't happen, but if we go 3-0 and beat Memphis on November 19th, then I'm sure that Held would be considered for the permanent hc job. He already has head coaching experience. I’m sure Held is a good guy, but if we make the lazy in house hire again, I will lose my shit |
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