When the week began, Oregon State's vacant head coach opening had three finalists: North Dakota State head coach Tim Polasek, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, and Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard.
Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes has his hands full. In the midst of a national search for the Beavers’ next football coach, Barnes and Oregon State University have been sued for more than $4.5 million in damages from wrongful termination.
Earlier this week, Oregon State announced a special search committee that will assist athletic director Scott Barnes with hiring the Beavers’ next full-time football coach. The committee, headed by Barnes, also includes Brandin Cooks, Nikki Neuburger, Marty Reser, Joth Ricci, Mike Riley and John Stirek.
Oregon State football are 0-6 to start the year. Things are bad, no two ways about it - the loss to Appalachian State over the weekend certainly highlighted that.
College football has no patience for losers. Every program is eager to win and prove their dominance in the game, and the result? Coaches are facing the adversity of these desires.