Colorado State: Jim Mora explains why Tyson Summers was dismissed mid-game: 'He ma…
Colorado State · Oregon StateIndeed, onlookers could see that incumbent defensive coordinator Ty Summers was no longer on the field, with associate head coach and defensive line coach Kenny McClendon holding a play-call sheet. Cornerbacks coach Trent Matthews was signaling to the defense.
He did specify that Summers was "no longer with the program." REQUIRED READING: Week 5 Flop 10: Gators hangover, Bryce Underwood and getting fired during a game
😳 Says this wasn’t something he anticipated. Mora later said he hadn't considered dismissing Summers during the game, but that his former coach's decision to leave the field was the reason he was no longer with the program.
"That wasn't anything that I would ever consider," Mora said. "I just relieved him of his duties as a play-caller.
KEY POINTS
- Jim Mora explains why Tyson Summers was dismissed mid-game: 'He made the decision'.
- Colorado State coach Jim Mora confirmed he dismissed defensive coordinator Tyson Summers during the game against Oregon State.
- A bizarre scene unfolded between Colorado State football and Oregon State on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the Rams coach made a coaching personnel change … mid-game.
- Speaking after the game, Mora confirmed he had relieved Summers of his play-calling duties in the first half, but that it was his defensive coordinator's decision to leave the field.