Last Updated: November 28, 2023, 00:30 IST
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.: Middle Tennessee fired coach Rick Stockstill on Monday after 18 seasons, capped by a 4-8 report and an unpleasant street loss within the Blue Raiders’ regular-season finale.
“This is one of the most difficult days in my tenure, but one I feel is necessary in our aspiration to compete and win championships,” athletic director Chris Massaro mentioned.
Stockstill was employed in December 2005. He had a 113-111 report at Middle Tennessee, together with his win complete ranked third all-time in program historical past. He had been the fourth-longest tenured coach nationally and third-longest with the Blue Raiders.
He took the Blue Raiders to 10 bowls, with Middle Tennessee bowl eligible 12 occasions. They beat San Diego State a 12 months in the past within the Hawaii Bowl. The Blue Raiders began this season on the street, routed by Alabama adopted by a 23-19 loss at Missouri.
Middle Tennessee is beginning a nationwide seek for a brand new coach instantly.
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