WSU Warriors Football - 2024

[34blast]

I heard about this potentially 2 days ago from an inside source. I didn't not want to post yet. One rumor is he is going back to South Dakota State. Not sure it was only his idea to resign or what. Not clear yet. Also heard DC coach Ericson leaving as well, hard to tell rumors from facts right now. Should become more clear shortly.

Update: Bergstrom will return to SDSU as defensive coordinator
https://winonaradio.com/2025/01/08/b...e-job-at-sdsu/

[WSUWarriorFan]

I don't have any knowledge on the program other than what I see on the boards or twitter but I feel like the team regressed the last couple years. Kind of wondered if he would be out the door in a season or two. Guessing it was a mutual resignation.

[vikingfaithful]

I don't have any knowledge on the program other than what I see on the boards or twitter but I feel like the team regressed the last couple years. Kind of wondered if he would be out the door in a season or two. Guessing it was a mutual resignation.

Bergstrom is essentially returning to his previous position at SDSU where he was co-d coordinator. I agree there is more to the story then him simply taking a new job. There is much potential at WSU. Augie's D coordinator, a WI. native and terrific recruiter would be a good candidate, that's if he's looking. I hope not.

[Matt Witwicki]

To my understanding Bergy will be calling the D this time around..where he was a Co-DC before and I assume Rogers was calling the D.

quick take: I chatted with Bergy back when they visited Augie during the season. We chatted for about 15 mins pregame on the sideline. We’ve always gotten along very well, genuinely nice person. He told me of how he and his family were really enjoying this return trip to the SF area and seeing a lot of old friends. The way he spoke about it made me wonder if he and his family were really missing being in the area and if someday he might look to return if Augie opened up or something. Well, he’s returning.

As for his time at Winona..8-3 and makes the playoffs in year one..then gets blown out in R1. After that things kinda were never the same..5-6 each of the next two years and a blowout loss at Minot to end this year surely left a bad taste for Warriors fans. The offense was an issue for the better part of his stint at Winona and I’m guessing Bergy is heady enough to sense this stay in Winona wasn’t going quite as planned and at the same time this good opportunity for a fresh start arose.

While Coach Sawyer was the model for running a program and staying around for it, he’s now the exception not the rule.

Winona is looked at throughout the league as one of the top jobs considering its location, not a real spendy price tag, and having a winning tradition. They’ve had good support in the past but I don’t know specifically what that looks like today. Coach Sawyer was pretty candid about this with me during his days. They were fully funded before other NSIC teams pre covid.

I’d expect some top coordinators in the NSIC and maybe surrounding areas to have interest, maybe even some sitting head coaches who would see this as a better place to try and win, etc.

[34blast]

I don't have any knowledge on the program other than what I see on the boards or twitter but I feel like the team regressed the last couple years. Kind of wondered if he would be out the door in a season or two. Guessing it was a mutual resignation.

In the Winona radio article it said the athletic director, Eric Schoh was surprised, not sure if true, but if true was kinda one sided and blind sided athletic department.

First Bergy is a great guy and good man. However, Yes, the team regressed the last couple of years, back to back 5-6 seasons isn't good enough. Things were trending in the wrong direction. Some felt the previous staff was much more experienced and seasoned across the board. Recruiting also seemed to be subpar compared to the previous staff. I know there was a huge emphasis on the right kinda guys to build the program around and culture versus just good football players. Many of the key contributors this year were still recruited by the previous staff

Honestly, this move could end up being better for both parties.

Last 3 years
2022 8-4
2023 5-6
2024 5-6

Tom Sawyer the previous coach was there 25 years, 3 losing seasons, first season and 2014-15. Last 5 years,

2016	8-3		.727
2017	10-2		.833
2018	8-3		.727
2019	8-4		.667
2021	7-4		.636

[fanofnsic]

Schoh is leaving too.

[Purple Mav Man]

Schoh is leaving too.

Welcome back

[34blast]

Schoh is leaving too.

Interesting have not heard anything like that

[WSUWarriorFan]

Interesting have not heard anything like that

The school announced a couple minutes ago that he's moving on in March and pursuing a job outside of sports.

[34blast]

The school announced a couple minutes ago that he's moving on in March and pursuing a job outside of sports.

Thanks just saw it https://winonastatewarriors.com/news...athletics.aspx

[debergfan]

Thanks just saw it https://winonastatewarriors.com/news...athletics.aspx

Bizarre. Look what happens when you lose to Minot by 23.

[Matt Witwicki]

Bergy had to have known of this already..which might’ve made his jumping off point for SDSU all the easier = a sense of since that was the AD that hired him.

Anyway, I’d expect some good apps here. Ideal location, good setups, facilities..middle of the pack maybe, and good local support.

[Stanger86]

Stay away from the Flowers family!

[debergfan]

Bergy had to have known of this already..which might’ve made his jumping off point for SDSU all the easier = a sense of since that was the AD that hired him.

Anyway, I’d expect some good apps here. Ideal location, good setups, facilities..middle of the pack maybe, and good local support.

Matt, you're not wrong. From my understanding, and this is just my opinion, the way assistant coaches are hired is based on faculty contracts that typically start in late summer or fall. This setup means you either retain your current staff or let their contracts run out and hire new assistants during fall camp, which can be tricky timing-wise. It does limit flexibility with staffing decisions. Clearly, a change was needed, though. I’m not sure why SDSU hired the coach who allowed 56 points to Minot, but then again, I’m not an expert on football. Over the last two years, Winona had a 2-10 record against teams with a .500 or better record, which also raises some questions.

As for the AD’s departure, that seemed a bit strange too, and I’m not sure what led to it.

[CollegeFBGuy]

Stay away from the Flowers family!

Who are they?