West Virginia FIRES DC Jordan Lesley! | Who Is the Next to Go?

[@scottmcbride2237]

I think Brown was forced to fire Lesley because Brown said before the Arizona game that his staff is the staff and that it wasn't going to change. So, yeah. I feel he was pressured to fire him. They also need a better play caller.

[@LukeArmacost]

It’s too bad, he really did like the tailgating and weather here… I hope he will be successful at his next place… although I doubt they will have as much fun there.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

😂

[@danethesurveyor7329]

Brown will make a great marshall head coach 😅 😂

[@SwabbyG]

This is a much overdue change. WVU defense has been absolutely horrible for 3 years in a row. Better days ahead in Morgantown!

[@nathanbounds1541]

Wren made this decision. Neal didn’t come to wren and tell him he wanted to do this.

[@shaggyofwv]

I agree. I would say that Brown was left with no choice.

[@kelseywhitlatch173]

If you listened to browns press conference he called Lesley out for playing Tampa 2 twice. Of course who knows. I mean you don’t but don’t act like you do. The idea Brown had no input is asinine

[@RedBone-q2v]

Everyone is hollering "Gibby" "Gibby," but look at his stats! He sucks almost as bad as Lesley.

[@davidwilliams4498]

Completely agreee with this. Id bet Baker told neal did you see those fire neal brown billboard ads in Morgantown..He probably told Brown for better of program get a new defense boss. Its clear pass defense is weak link on team an pass rush hasnt been good. Run defense been great. If Baker didnt tell him this then clearly brown thought to save team the recruits Nicco an his job that was decision tthst had to be made I know many want brown fired. Baker said very recently wvu doesn't have the money to fire an replace brown. He hasnt been a horrible coach. He beat Va Tech 2 years in a row he ended holgerson Oklahoma and Oklahoma St losing streaks has a 2 an 1 bowl record compared to wv overall losing bowl record percentage. That's not bad like cignetti in late 70s. Get behind the players lets save this season. Hope the LB coach the new defense Boss will tell the DB get out of that lay back zone an challenge these Receivers. Send more LB to rush passer to help them....

[@StanleyMetzJr]

Two little too late, but I'm still glad to see it finally happened even so😊

[@jeremycroy6061]

I do think our defensive backs coach should be fired too.

[@marketsmoto3180]

Agree Couz, no reason to even discuss how bad of a coach he was, that problem is over for us and we need to look forward, no hard feelings toward coach now. And feelings will be same toward Neal Brown... as of right now Neal sucks big donkey ones lol, but after we fire him then the troubles are over and I wish Neal the best.

[@jeremycroy6061]

Really respect how you care about Lesley and his family. As I've always known you're a great man!

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Thanks. I just see some disrespectful and immature stuff on X.

[@rollme1kenobi768]

🥳 I just sprained my damn thumb rolling a telephone poll up to celebrate Couz! To infinity and beyond ! Let's go mountaineers!🎉

[@CouzsCornerSports]

😂😂

[@jacobyoho8038]

My one question is? Is neal going to let him do what needs to do.

[@rogerraines1796]

I was surprised at the firing. I agree with you that NB probably stays, especially at 7-5, or 8-4.

[@TUHurricanefan1]

Oklahoma fired our OC and QB coach Seth Literell, two weeks ago. And the Co-OC/TE coach Joe Jone Finley is the call player now and Kevin John is the QB coach and co-OC. This is needed too. Offense was a little better this past weekend even through we still lost but Jackson Arnold was free to run like we know he can.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Sometimes these changes are good.

[@davidfriedline7525]

Couz when Steve Dunlap says the defense isnt doing what they should be , thats all i need to know i was thinking right ! He said it on the radio in a game last year ! He should have been gone , thats Neal Brown , he waits to long to want needs to happen now , not wait til years later ! 😊 I am telling you , this offense needs different plays , not going crazy motion and run the same play ! He stated they purposely tried to run time , instead of running your offense and move the chains ! Basically when they got the ball in 4 th quarter and his play calls , were all telegraphic to the defense ! He makes the dumbest play calls at cruel times ! Now the play to Anderson saved his ass ! He shoukd have played him earlier when CJ got hurt ! In fact he should be playing him period to give those guys a break and start running the damn football, which we havent pretty much all year !

[@shaggyofwv]

It’s a step in the right direction. I have no ill will towards Lesley, but this entire coaching staff needs to be looking for new jobs.

[@hughglass9618]

I don't look for the defense to change much the rest of the season, but maybe next year. That being said how many coaches do we have to fire before we fire the right one?

[@ShannonMiller-kc7hb]

Jordan, I wish you and your family well, woulda loved to have went on a fishin trip with ya but you probably knew this was coming. Hey Koontz! We dont wanna see 10 yards off the ball, let the guy make a catch, then watch the nearest guy flop like a fish to find and tackle him. How the hell is Shadon still there? Let's see some man up, agrressive DB play at Cincy!

[@davidwilliams4498]

I wonder did DB coach tell the DB to stay back to far at snap or was that Jordan. If that was DB coach who placed the players in position he should have been let go. I'd like to know that.

[@jonpark6650]

NB knew this stuff was going on for a long time on defense, why wasn't NB aware that something needed done and participate in the correction with Lesley ? .... it looked like NOTHING has been done at all. The same thing is going on on offense also. QB's under NB decline after their start and the running game is anemic as well. ......... imo

[@samventura5455]

It took way to long. The defense has slowly regressed every year after Lesley was named DC and the fact that he had to go to someone to learn how to coach the defense he was running should never happen at that level, to me he should have been let go then.

[@adspur]

If the defense gets dramatically better in the next 4 games.That will piss me off because the 2/3 season could’ve had been much better

[@joshswiger7854]

The Defense has been on a downside ever since we allowed a player to get Vic fired, even worse a non factor player that left!

[@allenknisell1119]

I agree

[@TheAthomasait]

It probably won’t take four weeks to decide Brown’s fate. He’s running a gauntlet, and all four of these games in succession will be the most important of his coaching career. You said in a past video that the Mountaineers are losing 13 starters after this season. If he does hang onto his job, he’s just prolonging the inevitable.

[@LukeArmacost]

It’s about time.

[@kellahobbs9232]

Next up is the db coach. Hate to see anyone get fired but this is on the table!

[@zacheryelkins5688]

WB is a smart man. He HAS to know that keeping NB is going to be more expensive than firing him. From loss of season tickets, attendance, game day expenses, donations etc. more and more people are becoming completely apathetic towards the football program. I fully believe if he just pulled the trigger the fan base and donors will come through for the university like it has time and time again.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

I’m not sure Wren has final say. He answers to Gee and the Board.

[@zacheryelkins5688]

@CouzsCornerSports that may be the case but ultimately it’ll be him in the crosshairs next. If NB comes back next year to half empty stadiums still losing games it will not be a good look. We are becoming more and more irrelevant with every passing week. I’m not advocating for WB to lose his job right now. However, he was brought in because he was supposed to be a superb fundraiser. Now we’re being told we don’t have money to do what is necessary. Like it or not regardless on the ever changing landscape, that falls on WB. Regarding the buyout, I don’t buy the excuse honestly. NB and his staff were getting their money regardless. The 22 million for revenue sharing is happening regardless. The only new expense would be the 5-10 million to bring in a new coaching staff.

[@lancedeavers5512]

It’s was the Billboards 🤣🤣. Really tho , someone had to fall on the sword. Defense actually lost games and has no improved. He ran his mouth and said it was an ez fix and said the same things over and over. Almost gave another one away in Arizona. This was an admin fire not a Brown one. They know the co-cord is a problem also.

[@tutnod2449]

"Itty bitty" fixes is what I recall him saying.

[@lancedeavers5512]

@ nothing ever got fixed. The defense has been a liability for a while now. I still don’t think it’s going to get “fixed” but a solid message was sent. We will see.

[@bobfox2733]

Good pass coverage needs help from a strong rush pressure on the quarterback as well.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

The D-line has done their part in my opinion.

[@markdunlap9711]

Should have happened 2 years ago. Defensive back coach should also be let go. Bad defense and blown coverages week after week. I know it is hard to fire your friends but this is a business at the end of the day. I remember Rich firing a wide receiver coach and Dana fire his buddy Deforest. Shouldn't have taken Neal this long but it is done finally and hopefully Kuntz can at least show some improvement

[@Cepe_28]

I think it’s too little too late. Sure WVU could go 8-4 or 7-5 against average to below average teams and make a bowl game and possibly win but let’s not forget Wisconsin did the same thing and fired Paul Chryst for the same record. In a time when it’s more crucial than ever to be serious about football I think West Virginia has to get serious about football. I don’t think Wren Baker has to always answer to Gordon Gee he is practically a lame duck president. And I’m tired of hearing oh “We’re little West Virginia we can’t pay expensive buyouts” 1. That’s bullcrap because in a time of financial crisis you gave him a raise to get there and 2. If Virginia Tech can do it so can West Virginia. This isn’t the 20th century anymore college football is bigger than ever and schools are making hand over fist regardless of what P4 conference they’re in. WVU had the money to give him a raise WVU hast the money to pay him to leave

[@nathantravis5659]

I like koontz hes done well with the LB and special teams

[@matthewburke5502]

Let's be real!!!!! His firing means nothing for the program, in the short or long term, if NB is still the HC. His firing, in my opinion, means NB will be back as HC next year. No one on that sideline is gonna make such a significant change to the defense. You’re getting beat playing off the line, the secondary looks lost. The only thing you can do for a change is press and jam at the line. Hoping that throws off the play enough to let the D line eat. Jordan won't be the only coach that's let go, there will be a few more at the end of the season. It's putting a butterfly bandage on an ax wound. Keep in mind you’re probably going to have to even more simplify the D in hopes that they understand their assignments. The D line has been the only shining part. Lets not have all the blame on the defense though, the offense has not been able to perform against a D that is mid-pac or better. You can make the case to sit GG for the rest of the season and start Nicco. Look at some of Nicco's throws, a mid-pac D is gonna at a minimum get a hand on it if not an interception. If i was a betting man i would put money on NB exhausting his contract with WVU. All this did, and what is going to come, is buy time for something that is going to inevitably fail. Though the extension you gave NB relieved some pressure buyout wise. The Extension set you up so if last year was a fluke year, you will be right back in the situation you were in before last season. This season has proven that: 2023 was a down year for the Big 12 The Coaching Staff still can’t evaluate talent on a consistent basis Neal Brown is to loyal at this point to be good HC at a P4 Program Previous AD’s and a current AD can make the same mistakes You have to have some dog in you You listed off Koontz's resume. While some of the accolades are impressive, the not asked questions is what I would be asking: Why not a major coordinator position at a P4/5 school so far You have been at WVU for 5 years now, with no improvement why you Seems to me like a lack of stepping, or confidently getting your point across. If you’re not able to do that with your “peers”, what makes you think you will be able to do that with your “guys”. Both on the sideline and on the field. At the end of the day you can say that this administration is in shambles, if not all a good portion of it is. This is what happens when you don’t have good leadership from the top. May not show up until years later but I fear we are reaping the sowing of that now. With Gee, now I guess you could call a lame duck, you’re not going to get that leadership you need until the next President is appointed. Catch 22: Want to support the men on the field, buy season and single game tickets, sustain and enhance the TV viewership. But at this point I know if I do the administration is going to stay status quo and no real changes will be made. Apologize for the Rant

[@CouzsCornerSports]

No need to apologize. Most of us in Mountaineer Nation feel the same way. We feel stuck in the mud.

[@firemaker7016]

Now we need a real OC.

[@richardsteenson9891]

Do our OC's and DR'S have buyout clauses?

[@CouzsCornerSports]

I think so, yes.

[@denniswildman2698]

When I couldn't do my job , they got rid of me

[@WoodyAllenManiac]

Now let’s bring back Addae

[@adspur]

He’s coaching in the NFL now

[@donjohnson6186]

I have nothing against Leasley as a person but he should have been fired a long time ago. But I respect his family and Good Luck in the future.

[@Mike-aka747]

If WVU fans want NB out the door. Do they just hope WVU loses out?

[@JoKeer80]

Excellent position coach and I enjoyed his press conferences, just not a great DC. Wish him the best.

[@tutnod2449]

It's going to be hard to bring in a good DC if Brown's job is already on the line.

[@garystewart-is6iz]

Now it is time for Brown to go, let Lesley move on and show some class.

[@shaggyofwv]

We should send Neal Brown’s resume to any team that will be needing a new coach. We might get lucky.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Yeah, this may not mean he’s totally safe.

[@LindaSkidmore-r1k]

If Brown does come back in 2025 would like to see him bring Dontea Wright back as co- dc

[@davidframe1613]

No matter what Brown's does at the end of the year he is fired because Baker will want to keep his job with a new president coming in next year he'll probably will fire everyone when their contracts are up and get his own people. Brown has lost the fan base and only brings nine starters back so that's basically a rebuild with a pretty easy schedule next year at least starting out first three games. So it's all downhill for brown and been attached to him will probably get bakers sent down the road. Fan base already moved on, we want to know who the next coach is. We can't help it they made a mistake with a contract extension that's on them. They should have known better I've been saying for two years fire Neal Brown there's nothing impressive about him he's just average as a coach. Maybe below average.

[@michaelmartin5869]

Do we know that NB fired JL on his own or was he given a ultimatum to fire him?

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Reports are that it was Neal’s decision. That’s all I know.

[@tomromeojr6306]

I hate to see anyone lose their job

[@curtisd316]

Doesn't change anything. WVU will probably go 6-6 and that's unacceptable

[@scottadkins918]

I am calling 6-6 by the end of the season.

[@ruffus8012]

Chances are Neal stays for another season. Leslie is gonna be a pawn to save Neal’s job. WVU might win out. I’m actually routing for them to lose every game here out because nb has to go! We know nb can’t win big games. He needed to go yesterday! Considering WVU can’t budget their finances correctly and continue bringing a losing vibe to Morgantown, we don’t deserve the big 12. Power 3 status.

[@ShannonMiller-kc7hb]

Unless Leslie was just shutting down Shadon then he's up next. Quit wasting your energy on NB people. Money, people, Ive said it for a month. Fix this damn secondary by 25% then we win the rest. Body up on people, and at least make it somewhat difficult. Our D line will take care of the rest. People just think, any positive secondary play we are probably 6-2.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

That’s definitely fair.

[@eers9948]

I think all this bill board money would be better served as donations to Country Roads Trust.

[@Jeremysjones73]

Should have started with the head coach

[@SwabbyG]

If Neal Brown and WVU go 7-5 or worse he's gone. If he finishes 8-4 he keeps his job.

[@lukebryant5017]

To me this screams “we’re sticking with Neal brown no matter what”

[@brandongribble]

He is 100% staying if they go 7-5.

[@donjohnson6186]

I said it yesterday that Neil's friend (Jl) could cause Neil to lose job.

[@zacharyvalloric9076]

Fire Neal Brown

[@denniswildman2698]

He should have been gone two years ago

[@ChadAdkins-hx5zz]

The BRASS pushed this and everyone knows it!!! It was done to try and pacify the fans because its growing in numbers that fans will SIT at home which is what needs to happen and force the rest out now!!!!!

[@zacharyvalloric9076]

What this means is Neal trying to save his job

[@denniswildman2698]

If you can't do his job it was time to get rid of hit was supposed to go two or three years ago

[@michaelolenick4078]

If you fire the coach you need to fire his pl a yers that couldn't make any plays also.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Hard to make the play if you aren’t coached properly. Coaches also choose the players through recruiting. If the players aren’t good enough, then the coaches aren’t good at evaluating talent.

[@LyftedDieSeL_Wv]

You know most the fans that act the way they do are probably not even from Wv. Probably kids from Ny, Jersey and so forth. Not saying wv kids are perfect. Just basing it off my experience with kids on campuses. I do agree couches need to expect to hear shit. But should never go past coaching aspect of the disrespectful comments

[@davidfriedline7525]

All I have heard are rumors ! I haven't seen anyone saying they were threatened! I think someone started that crap , trying to keep people from speaking out ! That's a PR move to me ! I never saw Garret s mother say it with my ears or eyes ! The only person any one is upset with is the Coach , not the players !

[@kelseywhitlatch173]

Too bad they can’t fire Garrett Greene too. Him and Lesley have killed wvu

[@gregsonger7221]

Should have happened after the Pitt game.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

It almost did but he decided not to pull the trigger.

[@gregsonger7221]

@CouzsCornerSports I mean, what was it, 3rd and 40, and give up the first down? Right there I said to myself, he's gotta go. Inexcusable.

[@firemaker7016]

Sorry man, he made bank. I don’t agree with attacking his family but he isn’t hurt.

[@nathanstrickland6508]

Who even cares??? It's WV football, they are exactly like Marshall in Huntington. Neither program is ever going to do anything in football. Neither school has the money to go after elite top talent. College football today is all about what schools can offer the most money. The powers that be ruined College football when they started paying players.

[@MrAyersman]

The program is not progressing. If WVU is that damn dumb, then they deserve a basement program, but the fans deserve better. And it’s year 6 Couz, don’t give NB credit for firing the guy he never should have elevated.

[@corradomascitti88]

Anything less than 8 wins Neal brown is gone

[@tonywestvirginia]

Should this not be "He's Fired" ?? wtf?? Coach Prime talk.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

You are overthinking it. Lol

[@Jeremysjones73]

They need to fire the head coach as well. Frankly he stinks. They aren't drafting as well as they used to. May need to fire some of those folks that's responsible for that

[@Iamthehethetheyandthehim]

Bad timing for the vince voice lmao

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Yeah, I agree. It was done on the fly. Lol

[@Iamthehethetheyandthehim]

@CouzsCornerSports I won't hold it against you haha I had just watched wrestlamias video on the new accusations then went straight to yours. I about fell out of my chair laughing 😅

[@charliebrown4809]

Bring back Gibby

[@davidwilliams4498]

I didn't think he was that great. Holgerson got outscored on more then a few games an had a losing bowl record.

[@Joaephw336]

Brown hired him why is Brown still here?????

[@Jaydeekay-f7f]

Having fun yet?

[@CouzsCornerSports]

The weather is nice.

[@denniswildman2698]

Everybody. Can't be a coach

[@jamesstone9213]

He's grow up

[@RedBone-q2v]

Typical greasy move by AD "Win Faker." Neal is going nowhere!

[@CouzsCornerSports]

How was it greasy to fire a coach that was underperforming?

[@RedBone-q2v]

@CouzsCornerSports First, he should NEVER have been in that position. Second, Baker should have fired Brown and all who came with him. Baker is trying to be slick by firing an underling instead of cutting the head from the snake. Baker thinks he is appeasing us.

[@zihhus4]

Lesley is a good d-line coach which is what got him to the d-coordinator position but man is he awful at being a d-coordinator. Kinda wish he could stay to continue to be the d-line coach but i know he would try to influence the defensive play calls since he’s so close to Neal. He’ll find another good job elsewhere being a d-line coach and he’ll be great at that but d-coordinator is not and shouldn’t be his job anywhere for quite some time.