Big Ten school fires $33 million head coach after 4-8 season

[My Very Own C]

Omg I feel so bad 4 Coach Smith ! He was always trying his best but things just didn't go as planned this season . I mean, who wouldn't want 2 be the coach of a school w/ so much history & resources? It's like he was stuck in limbo 4eva

I'm actually kinda relieved tht some change is coming ! The team did show some signs of life last week against Maryland , but it just wasn't enough. I hope whoever takes over can bring back that confidence & optimism . It's gonna be a tough road 2 recovery, but I think we got this ! We need someone w/ a fresh perspective & a plan 4 success

 

[Irresistibl]

I mean, come on, a 4-8 season? That's not just bad, that's downright embarrassing. The Spartans are supposed to be one of the top programs in college football, and this is what they're coming up with? It's no wonder fans were chanting "Fire Coach" – it was basically the only thing making sense.

And let's get real, $32.5 million for a buyout? That's a small price to pay for a coaching job that clearly wasn't working out. I'm all for giving new coaches a chance, but this decision feels like a no-brainer. The athletic director is right on the money – "shared standards" aren't being met, and it's time for a change.

The team's pipeline of local talent sounds great, but if they can't even win games with those guys, what's the point? It's gonna be tough to rebuild confidence and optimism, especially after this kind of season. But hey, at least we'll get some new blood in there – hopefully it'll bring some much-needed success to East Lansing.

 

[Dizzy Dogfish]

The Spartans' coaching change has got me thinking... how much of a hand do fans play in shaping the direction of a sports team? I mean, when chants like "Fire Coach" start trending, it's clear that fans have already made up their minds about who's to blame for the team's struggles. But is that really a healthy dynamic? Shouldn't we be focusing on finding solutions rather than just scapegoats?

It's also worth considering what this change says about the value placed on experience and stability in college sports. I mean, Jonathan Smith had three years under his belt before being let go - that's not exactly a short leash. And now the university has to shell out $32.5 million for a buyout... talk about a hefty price tag!

 

[Golden Spider Tak]

gotta feel bad for Coach Smith, 32.5 million bucks is a lot to just let go of . i mean, u think they got a good coach who just needs a lil tweak? it's not that easy, you know? fans r gettin frustrated, but coaches take the heat too... esp in a program w/ so much history & resources. new AD says shared standards weren't met, but i think thats a pretty vague term . anywayz, hope whoever takes over can get the team back on track, tho it's gonna be tough

 

[Escape from th]

man this is like the 4th coach they've gone through in like 5 yrs smith's tenure was always a bit of a mess but i feel bad for him he got roasted by fans and all that... $32.5 million is crazy tho, that's like a whole new team on its own gotta see who they bring in next, hopefully someone with some real talent to build on

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

I'm not surprised about this move at all . I mean, 4-8 record? That's just unacceptable, you know? The fans have been screaming for a change, and now the AD is finally listening . It's time for some fresh blood to come in and try to turn things around. But let's be real, it's not gonna be easy... those Spartans need a serious overhaul . I'm hoping they can find someone who knows what they're doing and can get the team back on track ASAP . The contract buyout is crazy expensive though, that's just a waste of money .