Official Site of MTSU · Nov 29, 2023
COLUMN: Three Takeaways from MTSU’s Coaching Change Press Conference
Football 11/29/2023 11:45:00 AM Sam Doughton, MTSU Athletic Communications MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — After announcing the departure of Rick Stockstill as head coach of Middle Tennessee football on Monday, Director of Athletics Chris Massaro hosted a press conference for nearly half an hour, going over the reasons the decision was made to change leadership for the football program, as well as the next steps ahead as the national coaching search got underway.
"It's a difficult day, really for all of us, and it's one that I hoped would never happen," Massaro said. "I just feel like change is necessary."