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Rams DC Fired Mid-Game After Defensive Meltdown
4 Oct
Summary
- Defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was replaced mid-game.
- Colorado State's defense ranks among the nation's worst.
- Coach Jim Mora Jr. cited a need for a new voice.
Colorado State's football team experienced a significant coaching shake-up during their recent game against Oregon State. Head coach Jim Mora Jr. made the decision to relieve defensive coordinator Tyson Summers of his playcalling responsibilities in the first half.
Summers was not only removed from playcalling but was later dismissed from the program entirely. Kenny McClendon has been appointed as the new defensive coordinator for the Rams, taking over playcalling duties from midway through the first quarter.
The defensive struggles for Colorado State have been persistent. Entering this game, the Rams' defense was ranked 129th nationally, allowing an average of 34.3 points per game. This performance did not improve after the change, as they conceded 56 points in the blowout loss.
Mora Jr., in his first season as head coach, expressed that the decision was made to inject a new voice into the defense. He was unwilling to wait until the end of the game to implement this change.
