I’ll leave if he’s not fired.” Due to their major miscommunication, a key player for the Boise Broncos has stated he will leave the team if his colleague is not dismissed.
Ten games into his third season leading the Broncos and with a 22-14 overall record, Boise State fired head coach Andy Avalos on Sunday.
Athletic director Jeremiah Dickey of Boise State said, “I am grateful for the passion, effort, and dedication Andy has given to our community and his alma mater while serving as our head coach.” “Andy and his family have our best wishes for their future endeavors, and he will always be a Bronco.”
When Avalos was hired by his alma mater to succeed Bryan Harsin as head coach following the 2020 season, he was the defensive coordinator for Oregon and an assistant coach for Boise State. Harsin departed to take a coaching position at Auburn.
On Saturday night, the Broncos defeated New Mexico 42-14 to advance. to 5-5 and keep their chances of winning the Mountain West title alive.
But a third straight season with at least four losses was unacceptable for a program that was known for its high standards and national competition.
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Spencer Danielson, coordinator of defense, was named head coach in an acting capacity. The Broncos play home games against Air Force and away games against Utah State to wrap up the regular season.
Sean Kugler, the offensive line coach for Boise State’s inaugural Fiesta Bowl squad and the running game coordinator and chief offensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals, was fired on Tuesday, the Arizona Republic reports.
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury told the Arizona Republic, “We relieved him of his duties, and he was sent home Monday morning prior to the game.” “I’m just going to leave it at that; it’s challenging anytime you make a staff change in that manner.”
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