Former UNT Assistant Kenny Evans let go by Northeastern

Harry · December 2, 2013

Evans truly in shock by NSU decision

First he was handed a trophy. Then he was handed a note.

The hardware was the Presidents Cup following Northeastern States 45-38 victory over Central Oklahoma. It was the RiverHawks fourth straight triumph over their in-state rival, sending positive vibes throughout an NSU program that was in desperate need of a warm embrace following difficult season.

While celebrating a season-concluding victory in the locker room, Kenny Evans was handed a note that said to pay Director of Athletics Tony Duckworth a visit as soon as possible.

Evans assumed he was being summoned to receive a personal pat on the back.

I was just handed the trophy and (Assistant Athletic Director) Bill Nowlin came into the locker room and handed me a note that said Tony wanted to see me, Evans said. I thought it was to congratulate me.

In fact, it was the complete opposite.

I got into the (event center) and I was told I was no longer the head coach at Northeastern State, Evans said in an interview with the Tahlequah Daily Press. And because of legal counsel, he said he couldnt give me reasons why.

Evans was so taken aback that he thought Duckworth might of been playing a cruel joke on NSU alum.

I asked, are you joking? Evans recalled. I was truly in shock.

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FirefightnRick · December 2, 2013

Man I'd love to have him back as part of our recruiting program. I guess we don't have the room, or can't create a new spot?

Rick

Harry · December 2, 2013

Yes Rick this one hurts because I know how much he wanted to bring success to NSU. He's an amazing recruiter and will be an asset to any program that picks him up. He loves North Texas and I believe his son is still in Denton. If we lose an assistant I would hope they keep him in mind.

emmitt01 · December 2, 2013

Man I'd love to have him back as part of our recruiting program. I guess we don't have the room, or can't create a new spot?
Rick

We could always use more grad assistants.

LongJim · December 2, 2013

No offense intended, and it appears that the situation was handled poorly, but 2-8 and "shock"?

Graddean · December 2, 2013

The two teams they beat won a total of three games. As Longjim said hard to understand being shook by the decision.

SilverEagle · December 2, 2013

I know that Coach Evans was a great recruiter here, but what were his coaching responsibilities?

MeanGreenTexan · December 2, 2013

I know that Coach Evans was a great recruiter here, but what were his coaching responsibilities?

Attacking critical fans in the stands? :whistling1:

UNTFan23 · December 2, 2013

Attacking critical fans in the stands?

That was Coach Roman Flanigan. Looks like he is a head coach for some school up in Pennsylvania.

Edited December 2, 2013 by UNTFan23

oldguystudent · December 2, 2013

Attacking critical fans in the stands?

Never, ever, ever, ever, ever make public criticisms of the team, its players, or its coaching staff in public, especially if said public is within the confines of the stadium, especially if that happens to fall on game day. Never, ever, ever, ever do it. Even if you are watching some of the worst game, clock, and personnel management decisions (or lack thereof) in the history of, well, ever.

When it's game day, in the stadium, come hell or high water, there is nothing but marshmallow dreams and unicorns that fart cupcakes and rainbows. It can be no other way.

On a somewhat valid point, in the stadium, on game day, there seem to lurk player parents, recruits, and recruit parents in every corner, nook, and cranny of everywhere. Is your kid a redshirt freshman offensive lineman? I'd better not say the defense looks uninspired today. I'll definitely hear about it in and after the moment.

In all honesty, I feel like I have more freedom to be a sports fan at road games than at home games.