Following one season, Lovie Smith is fired as head coach of the Houston Texans.
After just one season in leadership, the Houston Texans sacked head coach Lovie Smith, the organization announced on Sunday.
The Texans had a 3-13-1 record at the end of the season.
Texans general manager Nick Caserio released a statement saying, “On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Lovie Smith for everything he has contributed to our team over the last two seasons as a coach and a leader.”
“We’re always assessing our football program, and I think this is the right move for us right now. Building a thorough and competitive program that can maintain success over an extended period of time is my role.
Smith is the second head coach to leave the Texans after just one season. After a 3-14 season the previous year, the team dismissed David Culley and hired Smith.
Cal McNair, the CEO and chairman of the squad, stated, “We are grateful for his leadership and character, and we wish him the best going forward.” “Although we acknowledge that the outcomes have not met our expectations, we remain dedicated to developing a program that yields enduring, sustainable achievements.” Our city and supporters deserve a team.
The firing occurs after Houston’s earlier Sunday 32-31 victory over the Indianapolis Colts deprived the team the opportunity to receive the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears, who finished with a 3-14 record, secured the first pick.
In an effort to increase football’s accessibility for female students, Texas A&M organized the 2016 Chalk Talk on July 27. The purpose of this already offensive-sounding event is to teach women the ins and outs of the sport.
Aggie head coach Kevin Sumlin wrote ahead of time, “This is great opportunity whether you’re a casual observer of the game or you’re calling plays from the stands at Kyle Field.” “Every level of understanding will find something to enjoy.”
Assistant coaches Jim Turner and Jeff Banks delivered the presentation, which featured a number of slides that deeply offended a lot of the women in attendance.
The first slide, which assistant professor Tonia Dousay posted on Facebook and included alternative lyrics to the school fight song, “Aggie War Hymn,” mentioned setting down the Lysol and dishtowels in order to march in a victory parade.
The year is 2016.” This morning, I presented a fantastic picture book on female scientists who were trailblazers. Politics and my sentiments toward her aside, we have the first female presidential contender from a major political party. Texas A&M University was listed as one of the top 50 universities for women just a week ago. However, Texas A&M Athletics determines that this is adorable and deserving of being shown on Chalk Talk last night. Two steps back, one stride forward. I’m really let down. I’m not depressed. I’m upset.
The situation didn’t improve after that. A series of “coaching” recommendations that Turner and Banks sent included a variety of sexually provocative content. Anwar Richardson, a Texas Longhorns beat writer, shared pictures from a slideshow
