Utah State’s Kayla Ard announced she was fired during the postgame press conference

[@johnzunda2177]

She took it like a champ nothing but respect for this lady😊

[@markward8975]

Crying is taking like a champ?

[@commenter1976]

She got more testosterone than me 😂 Lady?

[@Chrisdelivers]

@@markward8975 I don’t understand people that come on KZbin and just say literal stupidity

[@jumpyjeffrey]

@@markward8975I think it’s because she still took the interview and she didn’t talk trash after being fired like a lot of people would have been tempted to do. Just because you show emotion doesn’t mean you didn’t conduct herself with dignity. I’m seen many champs cry.

[@markward8975]

@@Chrisdelivers I agree that you are stupid!

[@thatguy2408]

She handled it very well. I could feel her emotion. Feel it in her voice. Totally in control though. Respect.

[@brianl-pm8tt]

I doubt she was supposed to release that information at that time it seemed like she had just been told

[@devimayfall1997]

@@brianl-pm8ttunless she signed an NDA, she can say it whenever, going to the media is optional by both parties

[@RumoursOfFamine]

If she was totally in control you wouldn't have felt her emotions

[@thatguy2408]

@@RumoursOfFamine lame.

[@RumoursOfFamine]

@@thatguy2408 I'm just saying. I could feel the anger and sadness. She handled it well. Just not total control

[@ronaldmcnerneyjr3467]

She handled that with such grace & dignity. I have no idea who she is but I really wish her the best.

[@no0bbbb]

She(

[@no0bbbb]

She?

[@cdubbau135]

She is Kayla Ard, the former coach of Utah State (I'm assuming women's basketball).

[@TravelHall74]

She?

[@JohnDoe-yr1xc]

Is this a man? On cocaine?

[@christophercrowder872]

Took a lot of inner strength to even show up for that press conference. Much respect.

[@tryptaman4315]

She handled that really professionally

[@no0bbbb]

She???

[@st.louismissouri3312]

He 😅

[@JohnKehoe-i4n]

​@@no0bbbb😂😂😂

[@brendanboyle1024]

@@no0bbbbcringe

[@tryptaman4315]

@@st.louismissouri3312 I don’t think that’s a he lol

[@drewferd2720]

Huge respect for her even taking the podium. Once she was fired she had zero obligation to go out there. Seems like a great leader

[@columbusohio299]

Do u think coaches are paid hourly? Its not like mcdonalds

[@drewferd2720]

@@columbusohio299 no but in your coaching contract you have an obligation to talk to the media. Do you know what contract obligations are? Once she was fired she had no more obligation like I said. Giving Columbus, Ohio a bad name.

[@columbusohio299]

@@drewferd2720 ohhh u are under impression she stopped working the moment they told her that. No she still has a contract they were just letting her know they aint renewing it . Even if they were cancelling her contract on the spot right there it wouldnt even be legally possible because of contractual oblugations.

[@drewferd2720]

@@columbusohio299 hahah you’ve never coached in the college ranks, I have. I know how it works, you don’t hahaha confidently being wrong is the funniest thing hahaha oh you’re under the impression you’re intelligent hahaha once they let her go she had no more obligations at that exact moment. You know the term terminated? They terminated her contract. It was null and void. The end, no more, fin.

[@columbusohio299]

@@drewferd2720 i know contractual law though. I doubt coaches understand contracts as much as the people who write them. If u are under contract for2023to 2024 season and i tell u wont be brought back for 2024to2025 season u still work for this season

[@Theforgotten10]

She handled that with class.

[@NickWixx]

Yea releasing information that wasn’t supposed to go public at that time. Super classy. 😂 she went 5 and 26. She’s a moron.

[@thomaspayne6866]

She handled it with that testosterone she got

[@brianford1782]

That is 1000% class and sportsmanship. She was able to keep it together to take the podium and answer tough questions when im sure she feels like her world has just crumbled to the ground. She was even worried about them getting a good coach to move forward with! Thats the type of leader you want on your team...when a door closes a window opens up and im sure she will end up better off in the long run.

[@dan3628]

At least no one asked any dumb follow up questions.

[@Davey126]

If the nba reporters were there, I'm sure they would ask some dumb shii

[@RumoursOfFamine]

Why would they have. They was there to talk to the coach. Lol

[@HeffewiezenDudeGuy]

Reporter who wasn't listening at all with follow up: "Congrats on a wonderful season, what changes will you make for next season so you can get over the hump"..... "Oh, yeah, nevermind".

[@TPilly]

Coach now that you lack income when can we expect your of?

[@boblester4222]

That’s class and grace.

[@wayneschultz1589]

It looked like she couldn't get out there fast enough. I didn't believe a word she said. "I'm assuming that's gonna be the last question, Shhhhf!

[@marquezsmith8889]

That's not class or grace... that's a dude

[@Mack.Flurry3]

​@wayneschultz1589 she's obviously upset but she needed to treat that press conference like the beginning of her next job interview. Handling it with class is going to pay off.

[@Penlager]

WoW! That's so cold. Hopefully she gets a coaching job at another university

[@Eggy79]

Lol with a 5-25 record? Probably not

[@jax1627]

Why was it cold? She had a job to do and didn’t do it. People get fired for performance everyday?

[@Sublime228]

She just not a good coach

[@scott2688]

The issue is the timing.

[@jax1627]

@@scott2688 why? Was it a good time for her to coach a team to 5-26?

[@rickfrye7238]

This is not how you fire a coach or anyone else. There is a right way and this is not it. Shame on Utah State Athletics!!

[@sdiz3509]

It’s business. Let alone, Ms. Ard did not have to disclose that information .

[@jonossell121]

Sounds like she was told face to face that she was gone so that is exactly how you fire someone.

[@sdiz3509]

@@jonossell121 plus she knew well in advance. This wasn’t just something last minute. Let alone to go 5-25, you probably deserve it

[@BookJay35]

That's nasty you'd think they'd wait until the everyone got back home.

[@ah6169]

Nope , you handle business asap !!

[@BookJay35]

@@ah6169 what was the point of having her do the post game press conference then if you just fired her? Why didn't the AD go out there and do the press conference?

[@ah6169]

@@BookJay35 to ensure she is answerable/accountable for the consequences

[@BookJay35]

@@ah6169 so if your employer fired you and then told you to make sure you complete your work before you leave you’d do it? Right lol 😂

[@ah6169]

@BookJay35 Yes, absolutely, Da fuq kind of question is that ? You are still getting compensated for those working hours

[@davidm.2141]

Tough business but she handled it with dignity.

[@welcome2thesimulation820]

24-90 over 4 years... I think they gave her plenty of time to show her skills...

[@barkburton1]

Now that’s how you handle it. Well done and I wish her nothing but the best. A lot of people could learn from this video

[@markuss4133]

By getting emotional and stopping the Press conference? 😂

[@Independent365]

Horrible to do that...

[@jax1627]

Why was it horrible. She had a job to do and didn’t do it. People get fired for performance everyday? Grow a set

[@jacobgonzalez4637]

@@jax1627you don’t send a coach who’s just been fired to the press conference, you either wait until after to fire them or have them not do the press conference

[@jax1627]

@@jacobgonzalez4637 management choices has nothing to do with the video thank you though. Also she is an adult she could have simply not went, she could have walked off at any point, but she wanted to make sure we all heard her sad story. You are enabling and making excuses for a grown woman, please don’t have kids. Please don’t.

[@will-i-am386]

​@@jacobgonzalez4637 she was told well before this last game. She did the press because it's her job. Of course it's never a feel good thing but she isn't the best fit and needed to go

[@braidenfriday2389]

@@jax1627u are making an assumption about a woman u dont know , about how we all wanna hear her sad story , go to therapy u insufferable dunce or if therapy doesnt work then stfu

[@richardshare5448]

She's one of those natural leader types, where ever she's going next she'll be great.

[@rossgraham8248]

She had 4 losing seasons at Utah state, three of which they finished dead last…not saying it was completely her fault but I don’t see a coaching job in her future.

[@dwightdilling4347]

Respect her for how she handled this.

[@markuss4133]

How did she handle it? She got emotional and left. Nothing special about this.

[@LastCupOfSorrow-1]

He

[@robertlan6429]

Someone hire her quick.... She handled that with grace!!!

[@Thelegendaryhb0ss]

Doesnt make her a good coach lol

[@marquezsmith8889]

Maybe she should coach her team up so they wouldn't lose, she would've still had a job.. hire her for what?

[@Thelegendaryhb0ss]

@marquezsmith8889 just a beta male who looks at her emotions and not at revenue generating stats you know lmaooooo

[@eve__________]

@@marquezsmith8889some teams are uncoachable ngl

[@marquezsmith8889]

@eve__________ that's true, but with a 5-26 record she should've been fired a long time ago... she should consider coaching high school

[@journeymanproject1756]

This is one of the greatest firings of all time, and it’s the way the press conference is stopped cold when they realize there’s no point in following up on what was under normal circumstances a perfectly reasonable question. In the university’s defense, you can’t put up three straight clunker, non-competitive seasons (5-26 this year for starters) in today’s college game and expect to have your job for long.

[@HokiePitcher22]

She handled that with such class. I still remember what it felt like getting fired from my first college coaching position. I was the pitching coach at a school in the sun-belt conference and got the axe after an underwhelming 3rd year. It was hard not to take it personally. i felt like an absolute failure but in the end it was the best thing to ever happen to me. Hope she bounces back.

[@positivelyrachel5102]

She did handle that amazingly. If she hadn’t shown up she would have been mocked as a woman who couldn’t handle her emotions, and she knows that. Even tho a man could get angry and hostile and just be passed off as understandable in the moment, she didn’t even let a tear go while there. That’s grace and strength and respect.

[@paytonkent2978]

A lot of composure! Good job.

[@Mikeymason94]

he did a great job handling that

[@hugomartinez4482]

She handled that like a boss

[@markuss4133]

How did she handle it? She got emotional and left. Nothing special about this.

[@remoscontracting1015]

My man!! Great speech!!!!!!!!!

[@randomgooglename]

She's a professional I'm sure she bounces back.

[@anthonycastro6077]

Respect like a boss

[@harvey2609]

You handled that well. Best wishes from 🇬🇧.

[@sith-o-mac]

it's Kayla Ard, not Kayla And @ESPN

[@Anthony_South_52]

Coach nailed that. Losing hard enough but Respect for the professionalism. Bet she got 10 calls the next day from schools wanting her integrity to lead their programs.

[@oliverclosoff686]

It’s business. It’s all a business.

[@Eggy79]

She's 5-26. Anyone saying she didn't deserve this is soft

[@EXP_Jenova]

Iowa football has kept Kirk Ferentz even after 10 seasons with similar records. When you’re a good coach, having one bad season generally doesn’t cost you your job. And she was a good coach, which is why this is getting the reaction it is. The way the school handled this is 100% out of the ordinary.

[@sleeper9728]

😮😮😮

[@InYourHouse90s]

​@@EXP_Jenovago Hawks! At least Brian isn't coming back this year

[@corruptedm0nk]

Jesus i knew women teams were bad but not THAT bad 😂

[@lovelessissimo]

​@EXP_Jenova over 4 years, she is 10-62 in conference play. There is no way she didn't see this coming at some point.

[@Rocketman5150]

She just realized her next sentence for her next job is gonna be. You want fries with dat? for $15/hr. Welcome to the real world

[@press1500]

good luck replacing her, you don't treat people like that

[@thomasnorris3257]

On the other hand why is it OK to subject the players to a bad coach? Players should be given every chance to win and Ard was not

[@lovelessissimo]

They could have been coached by the janitor and be better than she was. 10-62 conference record over her four years at the school.

[@freakboy40]

She was very classy. I respect her. People put their heart and soul into these jobs. I think they probably should have let her go differently. Not right before a post game presser.

[@jasonbourne3940]

Yeesh...good luck moving forward.

[@tsquare9168]

If I was released from the team, I would not be at the mic answering any questions in a post game interview. I am no longer obligated to speak on behalf of the school or team. It just became the school ADs job to be at that interview.

[@stevemartinat8537]

Exactly the A.D.’s job if anyone’s at that point. If the coach wanted to go out and speak to the media then fine but the question asked ended it. She handled it well.

[@ancienttekk]

At least that brother was honest. Good luck

[@lesterperry5169]

Stop it😂😂😂

[@yvonnebodner1837]

Absolute amazing coach, she had hardships with her players!

[@Durin_Son]

Now that's a gentleman

[@tercha76]

I was thinking same thing. A very honorable fellow.

[@sherriehinz6582]

Really!!?? I thought she was a she! I'm so confused these days! I'm just too old for this world anymore!!

[@SisterTiffany]

Shut up

[@dormie9]

He handled that very well.

[@jaypruitt8639]

She handled it just like a man

[@NotLeftarded1]

It wasn't a stretch for him.

[@James-qc9gh]

Easy for him

[@Mikechezy]

Unless she violated NCAA rules, this woman will be coaching again very soon. Incredibly poised person

[@Omnis2]

"Utah State makes Ard decision"

[@PoohShimmy]

😂😂

[@CasperGhost72]

I feel horrible for her. ❤❤ Hope she finds a new job.

[@jazzyj6640]

That's horrible!

[@ultrastandphoenix1883]

At least she was professional.

That sucks. They did her wrong.

[@lovelessissimo]

Over her 4 years at the school, her conference record was 10-62. This was not wrong.

@@lovelessissimo it was unprofessional, regardless of her losing record.

[@jonossell121]

No it was not

[@lovelessissimo]

She was under no obligation to comment on it.

[@Grizzly406]

If a team cannot produce like her teams were giving losing records every year of her coaching then she needed to be replaced. Produce or move on.

[@DaddyBuckets31]

Brutal. She handled that as good as you can. Wow..

[@arroyojoh]

Is it just be or does the image freeze for anyone else around 23:17? Great content btw Micah, love seeing your hunger for improvement

[@steven_green]

I pray she got a number of calls after this interview

[@Eggy79]

For a coach who is 5-26? Lol nah

[@jax1627]

Why was it horrible. She had a job to do and didn’t do it. People get fired for performance everyday? Grow a set

[@TheyDontKnowYouExist]

You pray for that ? That she gets another high paying job ?

[@austinthrowsstuff]

She’s crying because she knows she lost her opportunity lol

[@gary_neilson1896]

Maybe an assistant position.

[@davidmahady8241]

She handled it great !!Had to be dissappointing and somewhat embarrrassing!

[@wm0104]

He’s upset

[@Peewyld]

😂

[@arlenej.freeman4530]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258]

So are your parents.

[@wm0104]

@@gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258 ahhhh feelings hurt ? 😂

[@napolitanotile2919]

SUCH A GREAT RESPONSE,,VERY CLASSY,,,,,YOU JUST COACHED US ALL COACH❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ MUCH RESPECT!

[@KingSebastian10]

The most awkward moment of the year 😭

[@davenandalall]

Powerful woman right there. Took it on the chin and kept her head up and maintained her character. She will land on her feet every time with that kind od attitude

[@ogoriginalghost7340]

So sad to get fired right after the game … unprofessional

[@Eggy79]

Going 5-25 is even less professional. Don't suck and you don't get fired

[@Super_Flea]

$ 215,000 is a nice salary for 5 wins a season.

[@i.sMIth48842]

Who is this GUY?

[@mosteffective9672]

Wow, hats off to her…such poise.

[@nickajk1]

He looks great

[@aaronterry5238]

He took it on the chin

[@CoachRJ334]

Wow ....Utah State i will say this God dont like ugly 😢

[@PM-bv2nx]

I want to give her a hug so bad. Wjat extreme class. Definition of a true lady.

[@RichardSmith-gt8kk]

That fella was pissed.

[@puremontana5010]

So were the parents

[@gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258]

Just like your parents.

[@BGBG-dq2rd]

They did her dirty!! They should've waited until tomorrow!!!! Dirty dirty dirty!!!! She took it like a champ, way to go girl!!!!!

[@marquezsmith8889]

With a 5-26 record, they should've fired her a long time ago 😂

[@MRPEANUT_06]

Her voice deep 💀💀💀

[@noahgryttenholm3963]

it’s deep voice*

[@f.c.junglebuffs9794]

Her ability to control her emotions is admirable

[@markuss4133]

Lol, almost starting to cry and leave. Thats such control.

[@mrengramjr52]

Is that Trevor Lawrence?

[@puremontana5010]

Yes

[@jesselswenson5583]

Lmao,good one

[@Heareaux]

People get fired everyday for doing a better job than what she did. She'll bounce back as an assistant on a D2 staff somewhere.

[@mowill2106]

He handled that with grace. 😮

[@ygbiz_inc3698]

🤣🤦🏻

[@markuss4133]

Come on, you made a mistake here. he got emotional and stopped the Press conference. Nothing graceful about this bloke

[@marlontell5593]

😅​@@ygbiz_inc3698

[@natalieanderson-e2m]

Bless her heart. She’s heartbroken and they are grilling her.

[@clintmiller2523]

Is that a man?

[@scarletbegonias8991]

No, it's a woman.

[@halldaddy7266]

Handled perfectly. Way to go Coach!

[@truckerRIP]

Boy that Adams apple was moving

[@BTD28]

Respect she took that with dignity.

[@altitudeentertainment7525]

You never like to see a man cry but he did that with class

[@libbyguidinger6212]

This is how a grown up acts

[@Teddy42O]

😂😂😂😂

[@JBLakers]

Great lady with nothing but respect for people who fired her after a game. Whoever fired someone like that needs to take a class on empathy

[@kame1624]

Rebuild the kitchen Rebuild the sandwich

[@tonybriggs280]

Please don’t procreate

[@LeGeNd00703]

Preach

[@pnw_jordan]

rebuild your character

[@DWoodsII]

Tell me you you’re never touched a woman without telling me you’ve never touched a woman…

[@Because-v4x]

People with power have done this for generations. I even heard my grandparents say they were done like this. It want stop

[@Firstand25toLife]

Done what? Hold leaders to performance expectations?

[@redheadedone7421]

Coach is a CLASS ACT!! She cared more about her team than the politics! Wishing you the VERY BEST Coach Kayla!!!

[@terrywilson3066]

You cant blame the coach for having a team that lacks talent

[@nutteyconcretecutter1852]

Ouch !!!!!! There is always something better to keep your head up 👍

[@Dr.DFA666]

Hella respect. Took it like a champ and still did the press conference.

[@chloer2883]

And they still made her do the press conference. Tacky. What a strong woman

[@JordanMc09]

Absolute class 💯 I'd hire her just for her character!

[@markuss4133]

Lol, she got emotional and then left the Press conference. Nothing special about that. Special is her record of 5-26, which she got fired for. How could you expect anything else? So tell me again, why you would hire her?

[@JordanMc09]

@markuss4133 I'm sure it was an emotional time especially receiving the news in that fashion. Most wouldn't of even gotten on the podium after finding out that kind of news. But it's all ab presentation something I can tell you know nothing ab. That's why I'd hire her

[@marknesemeier3882]

Well that kinda puts a damper on the rest of the press conference. She handled that with class and respect. Somebody will be after her quickly, best of luck to her in the near future.

[@michaelgraber5750]

Gosh i feel bad for her. Heartbreaking to lose your job you loved.

[@fliporhold]

Her4 year record was 24 and 90

[@Al-Sahem-Al-Ghul]

I probably would’ve laughed maniacally and just got up and walked out. She’s a G.

[@mikes7707]

I just got laid off. I was there 2 years. I’m confused and angry. But I wished everyone the best and left. I hope it’s going to be ok. I’m So emotional right now.

[@Simone-Bucn]

People are bastards

[@makhabzaranamane6869]

Not personal, its just business.

[@timmerkerson9741]

Wow 😮, talking about disrespectful!!! I bet you this coach did an awesome job!!!

[@PTPGun]

She had been prepapring that speech for months, since the last game their team won 😂

[@anthonycalamari4702]

I would not have been that calm and kind.

[@junedunne]

They asked, she answered, total shock. She is admirable.

[@bige8496]

She was 5-25 ...Yep, Time for a New Coach.....

[@sasquatchwithinternetacces2940]

That dude was not happy