Neal Brown, the head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers football team, was relieved of his duties following a disappointing season that concluded with a 52-15 loss to Texas Tech. This defeat left the team with a 6-6 overall record and a 5-4 mark in Big 12 play. Brown, who was hired in 2019, accumulated a 37-35 record during his tenure, with a 22-28 record in conference games. Despite achieving bowl eligibility in four seasons, his teams struggled against ranked opponents and failed to compete for Big 12 titles.
In other coaching news, Mike Babcock resigned as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets amid allegations of invading players’ privacy. The resignation followed reports that Babcock asked players to share personal photos from their phones during meetings, which he claimed was an effort to get to know them better. However, the situation was deemed a distraction, leading to his departure.
Additionally, Abubakar Bala resigned as head coach of Nigeria Premier League team Katsina United, citing a hostile working environment and unfulfilled contract agreements. His resignation came after a 1-0 loss to Sunshine Stars, and he mentioned plans to take time off from football for no
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