UTPB Hires Chris Softley as head coach

[Buff Fan 05]

It's unfortunate some men can't control themselves. It's obvious McCullough is a talented coach with a potentially bright future.

[Not4theweak]

It is very unfortunate that people are being so judgmental without the facts. There are two sides to EVERY story. This young man's life has been blown up by "allegations". So we live in a world where you are GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNONCENT. I think we should not be making comments about control based on what the internet says. Has Gardner Webb released any information?

[MooseLodge]

could it be the ol' game of Hide the Weenie?

[Finchwidget]

I don't like seeing guys blow up their careers at a very young age. Hopefully he can pull it together as I thought he had a promising future.

A lot of these football coaches need advisors as in perhaps retired college football coaches to talk to. They lean on these cocky agents, who don't know anything about college football or college sports, but know enough about money. They literally don't know where their coach would be a good fit.

I live in the Northwest and Oregon State's fairly successful coach, Jonathan Smith, left a couple years ago for Michigan State. I predicted he'd get fired in 3 years. He got fired in 2 years. It was a horrible fit. He'd never lived in the Midwest before, he had no recruiting connections, and he's got the personality of a stump.

Oregon State fans, because he played there and was successful and had some good seasons, we're willing to forgive his weirdness. I knew it wouldn't fly in East Lansing. But who convinced him to go to East Lansing? A young, stupid agent. He would have been better off talking to an old crusty football coach who could guide him, and I would say that's the same for McCullough.

I don't disagree with you, but if the rumors are true, it shouldn't take an advisor to tell a married man to not fool around with his staffers.

[cwfenn]

Doesn’t he have a wife and baby?

[tsull]

Apparently it's more than just a rumor, McCullough was fired today.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

It is very unfortunate that people are being so judgmental without the facts. There are two sides to EVERY story. This young man's life has been blown up by "allegations". So we live in a world where you are GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNONCENT. I think we should not be making comments about control based on what the internet says. Has Gardner Webb released any information?

Looks like he has been terminated: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sport...396312755.html

They arent going to fire a coach unless they have the evidence to back it up (social media, texts, etc.) to protect them from future lawsuits.

These types of posts remind me of the daily facebook posts of "My son, uncle, cousin, etc. didn't do this (fill in the blank). let the facts come out" and months later the guilty verdict and punishment comes down.

Whatever the transgression was, I hope he corrects it the best he can and makes the best of any second chances out there.

[AngeloFan]

Looks like he has been terminated: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sport...396312755.html

They arent going to fire a coach unless they have the evidence to back it up (social media, texts, etc.) to protect them from future lawsuits.

These types of posts remind me of the daily facebook posts of "My son, uncle, cousin, etc. didn't do this (fill in the blank). let the facts come out" and months later the guilty verdict and punishment comes down.

Whatever the transgression was, I hope he corrects it the best he can and makes the best of any second chances out there.

Tell that to Chris Beard.

[LSC4Life]

Is anyone really surprised that he would be involved in a scandal? There were countless rumors of unethical dealings during his time at UTPB. Usually when there's that much smoke there's fire. Also I think it was a sign that UTPB went the exact opposite direction with their replacement hire. A high school coach from a Christian school with a great reputation. That tells you everything you need to know.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

Tell that to Chris Beard.

Not applicable.

Chris Beard's fiance didn't want to pursue charges after making the 911 call (with evidence) and arrest.

The arrest tiself was cause (at will) to terminate the contract.

DA's office dropped it because they wouldnt be able to prove it without her testimony and then changing her story that He was in self defense.

Something tells me who/what (ever) wasnt going to go away with McCullough.

[debergfan]

Is anyone really surprised that he would be involved in a scandal? There were countless rumors of unethical dealings during his time at UTPB. Usually when there's that much smoke there's fire. Also I think it was a sign that UTPB went the exact opposite direction with their replacement hire. A high school coach from a Christian school with a great reputation. That tells you everything you need to know.

Wasn't the previous coach a christian?