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Buddy Stephens East MS Community College Coach.


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Was his firing warranted by calling the Board of Directors "Idiots" for changing the MS JUCO playoff system? This topic can be moved to the college topic if needed. I know more of us are more interested in high school

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He should have probably used better wording to voice his displeasure.  Most people in authority positions don't respond well to name-calling publicly from persons under their influence. I think he felt bullet-proof from his previous history and didn't think much about it. Just my thoughts

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Honestly I'd love to see Juco football in Mississippi revamped. Let's be honest: the CC athletic programs don't bring in revenue, they are only expenses for the institutions. There is no TV money, limited sponsors, no merchandise revenue, etc. Yes, the same can be said for many small colleges, but our state doesn't have nearly as many as we have Juco programs.

 

Stephens did what happens to a lot of people: he spoke out of emotions and didn't use his brain. He can't criticize the administration of the state association (which is essentially the arm of the CC Presidents) and not face repercussions. 

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Based off of what I've heard, he was upset with the fact that they replaced the one playoff game with a 10th regular season game.  If anything they should probably expand the JUCO playoffs because before it was only the top two from the North and South to get in and it's a 14 team league.  At least have the top 3 from each half get in and give the two 1 seeds a first round bye.  Have the 2 seed host the 3 seed the first round, then have the winner travel to the 1 seed for the semi-finals.

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8 minutes ago, maroontide06 said:

Based off of what I've heard, he was upset with the fact that they replaced the one playoff game with a 10th regular season game.  If anything they should probably expand the JUCO playoffs because before it was only the top two from the North and South to get in and it's a 14 team league.  At least have the top 3 from each half get in and give the two 1 seeds a first round bye.  Have the 2 seed host the 3 seed the first round, then have the winner travel to the 1 seed for the semi-finals.

Makes too much sense for this not to happen. 

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