'Last Chance U' coach Buddy Stephens out at EMCC after ripping changes
After 18 seasons, Buddy Stephens is out as East Mississippi Community College's football coach.
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The reporting (8)
- ‘Last Chance U’ coach Buddy Stephens fired after ‘idiots’ playoff rant New York Post · 17h ago
- 'Last Chance U' HC Buddy Stephens Fired by EMCC After Ripping Season, Playoff Format Changes Bleacher Report · 17h ago
- 18-year vet Buddy Stephens out as EMCC head coach Commercial Dispatch · 17h ago
- Longtime EMCC head coach, former Last Chance U star, Buddy Stephens fired after 17 seasons On3 · 17h ago
- Longtime EMCC coach Buddy Stephens out after 18 seasons Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal · 17h ago
- Buddy Stephens, of ‘Last Chance U,’ out as East Mississippi Community College football coach nytimes.com · 17h ago
- College football coach famed for Netflix show fired after calling officials ‘idiots’ The Guardian · 18h ago
- 'Last Chance U' coach Buddy Stephens fired after calling leadership 'idiots' USA Today · 18h ago
Where it stands
Buddy Stephens, who led East Mississippi Community College's football team for 18 seasons, is no longer the head coach. The move follows a public criticism of recent changes.
The coach's departure was announced by the Commercial Dispatch, On3, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal and the New York Times.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 8h ago.
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How long was Buddy Stephens the head coach at EMCC?
Buddy Stephens was the head coach at East Mississippi Community College for 18 seasons.
What is Buddy Stephens known for besides his coaching career?
Buddy Stephens is also known for his role in the Netflix series Last Chance U.
Which outlets reported on Buddy Stephens' departure?
The Commercial Dispatch, On3, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal and the New York Times reported on Buddy Stephens' departure.
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