Henderson State OC Hire

[TheWonderBoy]

Looks like a big time hire for Henderson State. Former QB Coach at Florida (yes the actual University of Florida), is heading to Arkadelphia to be their OC. I had no idea they were even looking for an OC? With them losing QB Edwards, it'll be interesting to see what they do offensively. Any chance Lagway follows him? Haha

https://footballscoop.com/2026/02/12...ve-coordinator

[ReddieMade]

Exciting hire for sure. Called plays at Florida last season for a few games. Looking forward to seeing what he does with Austin Ledbetter this fall.

[Divisiontwo]

Exciting hire for sure. Called plays at Florida last season for a few games. Looking forward to seeing what he does with Austin Ledbetter this fall.

So he's responsible for the deterioration of DJ Lagway... excellent.

[ReddieMade]

So he's responsible for the deterioration of DJ Lagway... excellent.

I guess HSU could have hired a high school OL coach to call plays instead lol

Why did y'all run off your entire offensive staff like that? Genuinely curious

[Divisiontwo]

I guess HSU could have hired a high school OL coach to call plays instead lol

Why did y'all run off your entire offensive staff like that? Genuinely curious

I’ve said several times. A lot more to that story than meets the eye.

[BisonswithanS]

Meh?

https://www.si.com/college/florida/f...r-01k8c748ve1y

[ReddieMade]

I’ve said several times. A lot more to that story than meets the eye.

I'm listening. Wheaton, Chism, Underwood -- all replaced by high school position coaches?

Is everything OK in Bison land? What's the spin for that being an upgrade?

[ReddieMade]

Meh?

https://www.si.com/college/florida/f...r-01k8c748ve1y

If that is "Meh" what do you call hiring a high school coach to replace Kenny Wheaton? (who you ran off for some reason, along with your OL coach and recruiting director)

[Divisiontwo]

I'm listening. Wheaton, Chism, Underwood -- all replaced by high school position coaches?

Is everything OK in Bison land? What's the spin for that being an upgrade?

I’m not airing out dirty laundry. and haven’t said it was a “upgrade.” You’re putting words in my mouth. Side note: you missed NAIA coordinator of the year.

Everything is more than ok in bison land long term though. We’ll find out soon enough.

[ReddieMade]

I’m not airing out dirty laundry. and haven’t said it was a “upgrade.” You’re putting words in my mouth. Side note: you missed NAIA coordinator of the year.

Everything is more than ok in bison land long term though. We’ll find out soon enough.

I was unaware that The Brotherhood TM had dirty laundry

That’s cool. I think I’d rather have Wheaton and Chism (who you guys ran off for some reason) than guys who played for them, but that’s just me. Glad it’s going great.

Looking forward to the scheme change we see in the fall. Harding running plays from the shotgun is gonna be wild

[Divisiontwo]

I was unaware that The Brotherhood TM had dirty laundry

That’s cool. I think I’d rather have Wheaton and Chism (who you guys ran off for some reason) than guys who played for them, but that’s just me. Glad it’s going great.

Looking forward to the scheme change we see in the fall. Harding running plays from the shotgun is gonna be wild

yeah. You don’t have the full story. And wouldn’t expect you to. What I would expect, however, is for you to know you don’t. My expectations weren’t met. Clearly.

Maybe the Reddies new OC can get over 21 points against HU. Been since 2017 since that’s happened. Wouldn’t count on it, though.

[ReddieMade]

yeah. You don’t have the full story. And wouldn’t expect you to. What I would expect, however, is for you to know you don’t. My expectations weren’t met. Clearly.

Maybe the Reddies new OC can get over 21 points against HU. Been since 2017 since that’s happened. Wouldn’t count on it, though.

Lol I know a lot more than you wish I did, that much is clear. Loose lips sink ships. Better tighten things up over there and get the disgruntled ones quiet. I know there are quite a few of them.

I respect y'all circling the wagons like good soldiers. I really do. I look forward to all the propaganda from now until September about how despite losing your head coach to duck season and him ousting the senior offensive staff on his way out the door, that Harding will actually be better without all of them.

Who knows? Thanks to you guys dismantling that championship-winning offensive staff, we may not need 21 points. We didn’t last time we beat ya!

[BisonswithanS]

If that is "Meh" what do you call hiring a high school coach to replace Kenny Wheaton? (who you ran off for some reason, along with your OL coach and recruiting director)

Meh is my response from reading his accomplishments - other than some of the staffs he was on - he hasn't lasted long anywhere or done anything of note. AI estimates that there have been over 30 DI head coaching changes and more than 600 assistant coaching changes at the D1 level since last season. With all those connections and all those staffs he's been on - you have to wonder? Is this guy the Henderson OC for a reason other than most of the other D1 staffs read his bio, also shrugged their shoulders and thought, Meh??

If your opinion of the Harding hires are that low...what are you going to think about the Henderson staff after Harding hangs another L on the Reddies this next season.

[D2FB]

I’m not airing out dirty laundry. and haven’t said it was a “upgrade.” You’re putting words in my mouth. Side note: you missed NAIA coordinator of the year.

Everything is more than ok in bison land long term though. We’ll find out soon enough.

Would love to hear your version of what happened since you appear to be so close to the situation. I really don’t think you have a clue…if your source is Paul Simmons, he’s allergic to telling the truth. If it’s Mote, he’s a puppet. Everyone else knows what’s up.

[codeblack]

Would love to hear your version of what happened since you appear to be so close to the situation. I really don’t think you have a clue…if your source is Paul Simmons, he’s allergic to telling the truth. If it’s Mote, he’s a puppet. Everyone else knows what’s up.

Let’s hear yours.