Roehl leaves to Tennessee State as OC

[Jay]

https://x.com/TSUTigersFB/status/1750184068052840625?s=20 (https://x.com/TSUTigersFB/status/1750184068052840625?s=20)

[THEsocalledfan]

Well, this is very odd. That is a lateral move at best, and more likely a pay cut. I know he needs to move on to move up, but I was thinking FBS position coach I guess.

[NDSU]

TSU press release: https://tsutigers.com/news/2024/1/24/football-names-tyler-roehl-associate-head-coach-and-offensive-coordinator.aspx

[Jay]

Well, this is very odd. That is a lateral move at best, and more likely a pay cut. I know he needs to move on to move up, but I was thinking FBS position coach I guess.

The writing was on the wall. He needs outside experience - which was essentially told to him through the interview/hire process. Sometimes you move lateral to move up later on.

[tony]

Well, poop.

[Mr Meaty]

Head Coach is Eddie George so there is that.

[bstark28]

Interesting, to say the least...but, as has already been said, the experience outside of NDSU was warranted, if he wanted to move up to a HC position. Makes the home game against them this Fall a bit more interesting, that's for sure.

Question now is who will be targeted to replace him? Would they consider bringing Messingham back?? Or, do they give Beschorner a shot, being as he was very successful in that role at Mankato?

[GreenfieldBison]

I don't know. From where I sit Fargo to Nashville seems like a pretty darn spiffy trade.

Best of luck Tyler. Show em how it's done.

[garbageman]

I don't know. From where I sit Fargo to Nashville seems like a pretty darn spiffy trade.

Best of luck Tyler. Show em how it's done.

Well this should make all the bisonville coaches happy

[ndsubison1]

Well, this is very odd. That is a lateral move at best, and more likely a pay cut. I know he needs to move on to move up, but I was thinking FBS position coach I guess.

Probably using it as a move to another position after 1-2 years.

[mtoutfitter]

Thinking out loud....With all the players who showed support for TR to be head coach, will there be any new portal entrants?

[Bison03]

Thinking out loud....With all the players who showed support for TR to be head coach, will there be any new portal entrants?
I would be a little more concerned had he been going to an FBS school. There might be a couple guys to follow him there but who knows.

[bisonfan08]

I would be a little more concerned had he been going to an FBS school. There might be a couple guys to follow him there but who knows.

Follow him to a school where you have to come back to NDSU and get your teeth kicked in...I doubt we'll see much of that. Could always happen, especially for some depth guys that might move up the chart at TSU but I don't think it would make sense for most.

[steelbison]

wow...so the best Tyler could do was this? Shocked. He would have been in Northwestern if he was highly regarded. Can't wait to see how he does when he doesn't have superior talent in most match ups.

[Bisonator98]

Kind of surprised by this move, definitely a step down. Thought for sure he'd stick it out this year and try to land a HC or FBS OC gig somewhere. Best of luck to him!

[THEsocalledfan]

I don't know. From where I sit Fargo to Nashville seems like a pretty darn spiffy trade.

Best of luck Tyler. Show em how it's done.

I dunno.....Nashville would be a pretty good spot to go, but guessing he took a pay cut?

[Professor Chaos]

Yeah, this is a step down, pedigree wise, no matter how you spin it. He had the exact same title (OC/Assoc Head Coach) at NDSU. Seems like kind of a desperation move to be honest... hopefully he's successful there (outside of the games they play against NDSU in 2024 and 2025) along with wherever else he goes and proves his chops for the HC position the next time it opens up at NDSU.

[phxbison]

Wow, I'm shocked ! This is not even a lateral move, it's a downward move. I don't understand how he thinks this will benefit him. Oh well, people going to do what people going to do ! I'm starting to question his mental state. He must be going for the scenery, the climate and the music. I certainly can't see any other benefit. "Suprised Eddy, I couldn't be anymore surprised if I wokeup with my head sewn to the carpet ".

[bisonfanette]

Thinking out loud....With all the players who showed support for TR to be head coach, will there be any new portal entrants?

I would guess not…

[Bisman]

"Outside experience" is often used as a rationale but how important is it really?

The only "outside experience" SDSU coach Jimmy Rogers had was as a graduate assistant at Florida Atlantic

in 2012 and early 2013. He returned to South Dakota State for the 2013 season and served as linebackers coach.

[phxbison]

I would guess not…
I don't think they can transfer at this point until April, but I could be wrong on that.

[99Bison]

Portal closed unless HC I believe.

[Bison03]

The rationale for leaving is still there. He didn’t get the head coaching job mainly because he needed outside experience.Coach P even said that his time away from NDSU made him a better coach.The location in Nashville is better for moves up as well. As good as NDSU is, FBS teams notice teams and coaches closer to them. And who knows, maybe Eddie George wont be there long and Tyler will be head coach sooner or later.

[Son of a Bison]

Not getting the HC job probably hurt TR to the core emotionally. Sometimes is nice to go where you are “wanted” if that is how to look at it. I wish him well. He gave his all here as coach and player.

[phxbison]

Congratulations coach Roehl ! I wish you the very best going forward. I should have said this in my original post.

[aces1180]

Tennessee State for the same position he had at NDSU?

I’d understand if it were a move to a position coach at an FBS school, but Tennessee State?

There is obvious butt hurt in play here after his old boss became his new boss again. Have some pride, man!

But, once a Bison, always a Bison. I hope he somehow finds success.

[NI4NI]

I wonder if after spend some time with Tim that they were not a good fit? Whether it be different methodology or simply personalities?
Hard to be someone's #2 when you wanted that position. Compound that with different mindsets...this may be best for all parties.

[Professor Chaos]

I wonder if after spend some time with Tim that they were not a good fit? Whether it be different methodology or simply personalities?
Hard to be someone's #2 when you wanted that position. Compound that with different mindsets...this may be best for all parties.
Also possible that Polasek and Roehl knew this was coming all along but wanted to wait until the portal closed to announce it.

[NI4NI]

Also possible they knew this was coming all along but wanted to wait until the portal closed to announce it.

Perhaps, but then why the promotion?

[G_Funky]

Perhaps, but then why the promotion?

Up the ante so that Tennessee St would need to do the same.

[td577]

He needs to move out to move up. This will be good for Roehl to show he can have success somewhere else and reset his power base when the time is right to come back.

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[NI4NI]

Up the ante so that Tennessee St would need to do the same.

Ahhh, your thinking chess and I was thinking checkers! I like it!

[Kevin]

Not a goodbye just a see you later. Good luck TR.

[ByeSonBusiness]

Best of luck to him. Probably needs to get some experience elsewhere. Will be good to have to play more games where his team isn't head and shoulders better than the other team.

[Herd Mentality]

Tennessee State Graduation Rate - 34% Yikes.

[KC_Hats]

Has Cam Miller graduated? Graduates can enter the portal at any time.

[totoinfl]

I think this is probably good for both sides. Tyler needs to see football outside of NDSU and if you are restructuring the coaching staff might as well not stop at half measures.


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[scottietohottie]

West Fargo kid goes to Tennessee eh.

[Bisonfanatical]

Well this should make all the bisonville coaches happy

I agree

All the arm chair coaches [emoji6]

They should promote from within bisonville, plenty of talented posters in the past [emoji849]


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[HerdBot]

Tyler has done all he can as OC. If his goal is to be a head coach, he needs to get outside the area to learn how other teams operate and network. I think the odds of Eddie George staying long term is slim so he could maybe be a head coaching candidate.

No disrespect but I think some fresh blood could actually be good. Some new perspective can help with tendencies

[ndsubison1]

West Fargo kid goes to Tennessee eh.

An HBCU. Reading their message board they are excited. Good for them and good luck Roehl.

[taper]

Tenn St's HC has 2 years left on his contract. Looking just at W/L he's in the middle area where he's probably not at risk of being fired but also not an FBS candidate. No idea if he'll be renewed. As an eternal optimist, here's hoping TR was hired with the intent to groom him for HC when the time comes, then he comes back to NDSU in 5-10 years.

[Smokeyburnout]

Best of luck to TR. But I'm excited for a change. I just don't think he was a very good OC. Way too predictable in almost every situation and especially when the games became challenging - he didn't know what to do so always goes back the same well of QB run.

[The_Sicatoka]

He wanted to be at a hockey school (and UND already hired Landry).

https://tsutigers.com/news/2023/6/28/mens-club-hockey-tsu-achieves-historic-milestone-as-first-hbcu-to-introduce-collegiate-ice-hockey.aspx

[Kujava23]

Thinking out loud....With all the players who showed support for TR to be head coach, will there be any new portal entrants?

Great question----maybe he will take a QB now?

[blackdiamond2]

Roehl must have some type of liking to the Tennessee area. Tennessee State OC / wasn't he a candidate for East Tennessee State HC job a few years back?

There are a lot teams in that area - he will more than likely get hired at one of them in the future.

[56BISON73]

Well, this is very odd. That is a lateral move at best, and more likely a pay cut. I know he needs to move on to move up, but I was thinking FBS position coach I guess.

He needs this on his resume if he wants to be a head coach. May be one more stop after this at his choosing would be better.

[Bisonwinagn]

This was a terrible move career wise. Apparently he wanted out and took the first job offer. He could have waited for a head coach job or FBS coordinator. Feel bad for him

[NDSUstudent]

Excited for some new blood, I wish Roehl all the best but I do get that he needs to leave to grow his career.

[NDSUstudent]

This was a terrible move career wise. Apparently he wanted out and took the first job offer. He could have waited for a head coach job or FBS coordinator. Feel bad for him

I really thought he would go the Polasek route and find a position coach job in the FBS somewhere.

[Wolfie]

Maybe Tim told him that they would not be doing 14 QB runs every game from the shotgun, and TR's head exploded

[unbison]

I really thought he would go the Polasek route and find a position coach job in the FBS somewhere.

Think he interviewed at Wisconsin for a position coach tight ends maybe

[reformedUNDfan]

Must not have landed the Iowa OC gig

[MyOhMy]

I went through all 6 pages and didn't see anyone apologizing for not believing Lakes about Roehl leaving last week. Sure he was a couple of days off but he was right, maybe he shouldn't be dismissed so lightly next time.

[G_Funky]

I went through all 6 pages and didn't see anyone apologizing for not believing Lakes about Roehl leaving last week. Sure he was a couple of days off but he was right, maybe he shouldn't be dismissed so lightly next time.

Lakes was saying that Ty was going to Wisco as the OC and linked an article from 2022 about the Badgers looking for a new OC.

So, yeah, he left...but thats all that was correct about his blabbering.

[PlrbrBison]

Roehl must have some type of liking to the Tennessee area. Tennessee State OC / wasn't he a candidate for East Tennessee State HC job a few years back?

There are a lot teams in that area - he will more than likely get hired at one of them in the future.

On the plus side he should build some new recruiting relationships from a football heavy part of the country. Could be useful if he comes back to head coach NDSU some day.

[BisonDude]

I went through all 6 pages and didn't see anyone apologizing for not believing Lakes about Roehl leaving last week. Sure he was a couple of days off but he was right, maybe he shouldn't be dismissed so lightly next time.


You could go through thousands of pages here (not to mention other teams boards) where he’s never apologized or admitted he’s been wrong.

[mtoutfitter]

I went through all 6 pages and didn't see anyone apologizing for not believing Lakes about Roehl leaving last week. Sure he was a couple of days off but he was right, maybe he shouldn't be dismissed so lightly next time.

Now do the part showing all the times he was wrong. :facepalm:

[cbline]

Now do the part showing all the times he was wrong. :facepalm:

I hear that Steven Threet just entered the portal.

[td577]

This was a terrible move career wise. Apparently he wanted out and took the first job offer. He could have waited for a head coach job or FBS coordinator. Feel bad for himThis was carefully planned out. Everything about this move has Polasek being part of the decision. Promote to raise the salary bar. Wait until after the transfer portal closed. Go to a program that has nowhere to go but up. This will look good for Roehl.

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[1998braves64]

I think this is a smart move (probably somewhat sucks emotionally and $wise but that is probably a show of good character that he manned up and now sort of putting NDSU on notice that if he does well there that IF he wants HC position they'll be hard pressed not to give him the opportunity) by Roehl if he feels polasek sticks around for 4-5 years before moving FBS because we know he's not going to be content to stick around here. Roehl uses those years to get the outside experience that was probably the only knock against him becoming a head coach? Many here said he's more HC material than OC. Obviously a dice roll because 4-5 years could change a lot here too and have other people making a case to be HC and maybe he only has small mediocre success there.

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[MAKBison]

I wonder if after spend some time with Tim that they were not a good fit? Whether it be different methodology or simply personalities?
Hard to be someone's #2 when you wanted that position. Compound that with different mindsets...this may be best for all parties.


They were in each other's weddings for peaks sake.....they know each other just fine. This seems planned out to perfection. TR gets a pay bump which sets his new value level. Waits untill portal closes then gets a new job which the current man hirring says he needs if he wants to be HC at NDSU. I would say TR made out just fine as did TP.

Again this seems like the Kinda shit 2 guys who are close enough to be in each other's wedding parties might do.

And good for them

[NI4NI]

They were in each other's weddings for peaks sake.....

I did not know this, and just who is this Peak fellow you speak of?

[bisonbuddy]

He wanted to be at a hockey school (and UND already hired Landry).

https://tsutigers.com/news/2023/6/28/mens-club-hockey-tsu-achieves-historic-milestone-as-first-hbcu-to-introduce-collegiate-ice-hockey.aspx
Still not funny.

[SlickVic]

sounded like eddies had his eye on him ever since becoming the head ball coach at TENN ST https://tsutigers.com/news/2024/1/24/football-names-tyler-roehl-associate-head-coach-and-offensive-coordinator.aspx if you go to the bottom of that you can hear his comments kind of speaks for itself a hiesman trophy winning pro football hall of famer being impressed by a freakin FCS offense dont it?

[HerdBot]

I think this is a smart move (probably somewhat sucks emotionally and $wise but that is probably a show of good character that he manned up and now sort of putting NDSU on notice that if he does well there that IF he wants HC position they'll be hard pressed not to give him the opportunity) by Roehl if he feels polasek sticks around for 4-5 years before moving FBS because we know he's not going to be content to stick around here. Roehl uses those years to get the outside experience that was probably the only knock against him becoming a head coach? Many here said he's more HC material than OC. Obviously a dice roll because 4-5 years could change a lot here too and have other people making a case to be HC and maybe he only has small mediocre success there.

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I dont see how being a successful OC at a mediocre FCS program in a 1 bid league makes him more polished.

Now if he goes to a Power 5 team he would

[TAILG8R]

I dont see how being a successful OC at a mediocre FCS program in a 1 bid league makes him more polished.

Now if he goes to a Power 5 team he would

I agree that this one stop doesn't make him anymore a candidate for HC then he is now but I have to believe if he can build some success offensively down there and in a few years jump to either a HC position at a smaller FCS or a position coach at an FBS he will then be considered ready to come back and be HC for the Bison.

I would have to assume he is doing this because he believes it is best for his career long term and not simply because it could make him a better suited candidate to be HC at NDSU someday.

[123Gobison]

Well this should make all the bisonville coaches happy

Proof is in the pudding, after Messingham we never had a good OC

[NDSU_grad]

Good luck to Tyler. He set a very high bar for the OC position at NDSU. I hope Tim vets this position very carefully.

[CaBisonFan]

Congratulations to Tyler. Took a lot of heat... some deserved... some not. His use of different personnel packages that made it easy to predict what was coming is his biggest coaching fault. If I could predict the play... just think what the defenses could do. But he's a Bison through and through. One of the best. Phenomenal player.

[56BISON73]

I agree that this one stop doesn't make him anymore a candidate for HC then he is now but I have to believe if he can build some success offensively down there and in a few years jump to either a HC position at a smaller FCS or a position coach at an FBS he will then be considered ready to come back and be HC for the Bison.

I would have to assume he is doing this because he believes it is best for his career long term and not simply because it could make him a better suited candidate to be HC at NDSU someday.

Bingo. Its both.

[MyOhMy]

Go to a program that has nowhere to go but up. This will look good for Roehl.

He's working under Eddie George?? FFS WTH has he ever coached? IMO there's nowhere to go but down with the ship as he burns the Tennessee St program to the ground. Even the TN St fans don't know what he's doing there.

[scottietohottie]

Oh Tennessee state. Not teh titans then eh.

[LefseBison]

Not Vols. :hungry:

[Bisonator98]

Now do the part showing all the times he was wrong. :facepalm:

Hey when you're getting your info from grandma's some of it is going to be wrong. :rofl:

[Wolfie]

So be on the lookout next year for Tennessee St......running their QB from shotgun about 15 times per game.

[LefseBison]

I read the Tennessee State fan board. For the most part, many enthused about Tyler but some other "interesting" nuggets there. Well worth the read.

[LefseBison]

Some of you make fun of Lakes but, on the other hand, some of you can't let go of the guy. I am not a Lakes apologist but I am also not threatened by him.

[LefseBison]

I get a kick out of some of you guys soiling yourself over Tyler and how the OC bar was raised under him. But what about that "Fire Roehl, Save the Season" thread which reached - I don't know - how many pages. Which one is it?

[LefseBison]

And that Tennessee State Fan Board. They apparently have a very strict policy against nasty posting. Quite a strongly worded bolded warning and some comments thereof.

[LefseBison]

I see Oprah Winfrey is an alumna of Tennessee State.

[GreenfieldBison]

I get a kick out of some of you guys soiling yourself over Tyler and how the OC bar was raised under him. But what about that "Fire Roehl, Save the Season" thread which reached - I don't know - how many pages. Which one is it?
What I get a kick out of is all the people who cling to opinions that are demonstrably wrong based on a plethora of objective data. It's no longer surprising but I don't understand it.

[The_Sicatoka]

Does this move "de-pud" Tenn State?

[semobison]

I see Oprah Winfrey is an alumna of Tennessee State.

Tennessee State was a woman’s Track & Field powerhouse back in the day. The great Wilma Rudolph was an alumni!

[IndyBison]

He's working under Eddie George?? FFS WTH has he ever coached? IMO there's nowhere to go but down with the ship as he burns the Tennessee St program to the ground. Even the TN St fans don't know what he's doing there.He's been the head coach there for 3 seasons. Around .500 each season in the OVC. They are an HBCU in a non HBCU conference. He may not be an elite coach, but he's learning and not playing the "look at me" game that Prime does.

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[heckler]

I dont see how being a successful OC at a mediocre FCS program in a 1 bid league makes him more polished.

Now if he goes to a Power 5 team he would

I am not understanding this either but good for him?

[Professor Chaos]

Just spit balling here but we know that Roehl has interviewed for at least 3 jobs in the past 2+ years that he didn't get:
1) ETSU head coach after the 2021 season (who knows why he was turned down for that one but probably lack of experience would be the most plausible reason)
2) NDSU head coach after the 2023 season (presumably turned down because of lack of experience and network outside of NDSU)
3) Wisconsin TE coach after the 2023 season (presumably turned down because of lack of recruiting experience/ties outside of the Dakotas)

Maybe Tennessee St and Coach George are providing him with some needed expansion of his recruiting ties as he tries to remove the strikes made against him in past??? I would anticipate his stay at TSU will be short-lived and I still wonder whether he would've had better opportunities by sticking around at NDSU for another year but who knows how long he's been shopping himself and how many other jobs he's interviewed and been turned down for so maybe he just felt he needed to bite the bullet and take the step down/pay cut so he can raise his coaching ceiling in the future???

[THEsocalledfan]

Just spit balling here but we know that Roehl has interviewed for at least 3 jobs in the past 2+ years that he didn't get:
1) ETSU head coach after the 2021 season (who knows why he was turned down for that one but probably lack of experience would be the most plausible reason)
2) NDSU head coach after the 2023 season (presumably turned down because of lack of experience and network outside of NDSU)
3) Wisconsin TE coach after the 2023 season (presumably turned down because of lack of recruiting experience/ties outside of the Dakotas)

Maybe Tennessee St and Coach George are providing him with some needed expansion of his recruiting ties as he tries to remove the strikes made against him in past??? I would anticipate his stay at TSU will be short-lived and I still wonder whether he would've had better opportunities by sticking around at NDSU for another year but who knows how long he's been shopping himself and how many other jobs he's interviewed and been turned down for so maybe he just felt he needed to bite the bullet and take the step down/pay cut so he can raise his coaching ceiling in the future???

Chaos, all the same questions I have. My gut says he should have stuck around waiting for a P4 position coach offer. Now, and yes he stirs the pot, but McFeely seems to think that "not all is fine in Graceland." To me, up to this point, it had seemed almost a seamless transition, but I think there must be a little truth that something is off. (My speculation is ML dropped the ball somehow and McFeely alluded to this.) That could easily be the right kind of "push" he needed to take this partial step down figuring it is still outside experience.

[Bisonator98]

I do think Tim P and TR probably coordinated the timing of all of this to minimize impacts on the program and for that I am grateful.

[LefseBison]

Chaos, all the same questions I have. My gut says he should have stuck around waiting for a P4 position coach offer. Now, and yes he stirs the pot, but McFeely seems to think that "not all is fine in Graceland." To me, up to this point, it had seemed almost a seamless transition, but I think there must be a little truth that something is off. (My speculation is ML dropped the ball somehow and McFeely alluded to this.) That could easily be the right kind of "push" he needed to take this partial step down figuring it is still outside experience.

I sometimes think that us women are the drama queens but now I see you menfolk have plenty of it, too. There did not have to be an ulterior motive to all of this. There did not have to be any in-fighting or backstabbing going on in the football offices at the DOME. Maybe a spur of the moment decision on Tyler's part or maybe he just wanted to live in a warmer clime for a while, too. Sometimes people do things because....... I am guessing McFeely gets kind of excited in his "extremities" when he can find a reason to find a crack in the Bison veneer and get some clickbait while he is at it. (How many Dragon coaches when they leave MSUM get breaking news in the Forum???) :ranting:

[tolnabison]

I know Polasek and Roehl are close. But I have always questioned TP bringing Roehl back. This aint the early 1800s, where the runner-up in the president election got to be the Vice President.

[Bisonator98]

I sometimes think that us women are the drama queens but now I see you menfolk have plenty of it, too. There did not have to be an ulterior motive to all of this. There did not have to be any in-fighting or backstabbing going on in the football offices at the DOME. Maybe a spur of the moment decision on Tyler's part or maybe he just wanted to live in a warmer clime for a while, too. Sometimes people do things because....... I am guessing McFeely gets kind of excited in his "extremities" when he can find a reason to find a crack in the Bison veneer and get some clickbait while he is at it. (How many Dragon coaches when they leave MSUM get breaking news in the Forum???) :ranting:

Oh Larson definitely messed this up but I don't think there was any fighting within the FB offices. Tim and Tyler have a lot of respect for each other. Now Larson? Not so much!

[LefseBison]

Tennessee State was a woman’s Track & Field powerhouse back in the day. The great Wilma Rudolph was an alumni!

I think coaching at Tennessee State will be a cool experience for Tyler and his family as well. A different cultural experience which I think will help him grow (and I am not talking only about coaching experience) in many ways.

[StL Bison Fan]

I think coaching at Tennessee State will be a cool experience for Tyler and his family as well. A different cultural experience which I think will help him grow (and I am not talking only about coaching experience) in many ways.

The real test will be how he adapts to southern speed.

[CAS4127]

Kliemen is coming back!!

[TNbison]

Kliemen is coming back!!

Well I guess you weren't lying

[mtoutfitter]

Enjoyed watching TRs segment on Hot Mic today.

[THEsocalledfan]

Lots of scuttle butt out there that ML is not well liked in the football offices.....

[Hammerhead]

The Bison have a much bigger following than MSUM so it's only natural that they get more attention from sports writers.


I sometimes think that us women are the drama queens but now I see you menfolk have plenty of it, too. There did not have to be an ulterior motive to all of this. There did not have to be any in-fighting or backstabbing going on in the football offices at the DOME. Maybe a spur of the moment decision on Tyler's part or maybe he just wanted to live in a warmer clime for a while, too. Sometimes people do things because....... I am guessing McFeely gets kind of excited in his "extremities" when he can find a reason to find a crack in the Bison veneer and get some clickbait while he is at it. (How many Dragon coaches when they leave MSUM get breaking news in the Forum???) :ranting:

[Professor Chaos]

Lots of scuttle butt out there that ML is not well liked in the football offices.....
Any job can be a crappy job if you have a crappy boss... it is strange that this is the 2nd prominent NDSU football coach to make a head scratching career move in the last month and a half.

[southcliffbison]

Lots of scuttle butt out there that ML is not well liked in the football offices.....

It's plausible that Stony Brook football coaches didn't like ML either and weren't unhappy to see him pack his pencil sharpener and leave........purely conjecture.

[CAS4127]

Any job can be a crappy job if you have a crappy boss... it is strange that this is the 2nd prominent NDSU football coach to make a head scratching career move in the last month and a half.

So, either should have waited things out … or they saw the writing on the wall. I believe change is coming.

[56BISON73]

Any job can be a crappy job if you have a crappy boss... it is strange that this is the 2nd prominent NDSU football coach to make a head scratching career move in the last month and a half.

Head scratching??? Not at all.

[scottietohottie]

Head scratching??? Not at all.

Use head and shoulders every time eh?

[totoinfl]

So, either should have waited things out … or they saw the writing on the wall. I believe change is coming.

CAS I can't decide if this comment is foreboding or a bright light at the end of a tunnel.

[mtoutfitter]

CAS I can't decide if this comment is foreboding or a bright light at the end of a tunnel.

I'm gonna hope lights and tunnels.

[totoinfl]

I'm gonna hope lights and tunnels.

Hopefully not an oncoming train.


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[mtoutfitter]

Hopefully not an oncoming train.


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Good point. :rofl:

[ZHerd]

Best wishes to coach Roehl. I hope it’s a great experience/time for him

[BisonCardinal]

Maybe Roehl thinks that Eddie George, after a good year or two at Tennessee State, is on a faster track to FBS than Polasek and can ride on his coattails, considering name recognition and all.

[Bisonwinagn]

Maybe Roehl thinks that Eddie George, after a good year or two at Tennessee State, is on a faster track to FBS than Polasek and can ride on his coattails, considering name recognition and all.

How will he get hired from a no name school? He will have to put up 50 points a game to even get noticed!!

[BisonCardinal]

Ever heard of Deion Sanders? Jackson State

[StL Bison Fan]

Ever heard of Deion Sanders? Jackson State

He gets noticed cause he has those really cool commercials

[Kevin]

Ever heard of Deion Sanders? Jackson State

Never heard of him bro.

[56BISON73]

How will he get hired from a no name school? He will have to put up 50 points a game to even get noticed!!

Even though there are a lot of schools the coaching fraternity is small. Everyone knows everybody and what they are doing. Getting noticed isnt a problem if youre doing a good job as a coach.

[IndyBison]

Even though there are a lot of schools the coaching fraternity is small. Everyone knows everybody and what they are doing. Getting noticed isnt a problem if youre doing a good job as a coach.Bingo! He has reasons for why this move is beneficial to him and his career goals, and that's all that matters.

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[bisonfanette]

Head scratching??? Not at all.

I think the head scratching part is …Tennessee. And Tennessee only.
Even athletes who supported him… are using the same verbiage… head scratching. But the fact that he’s leaving isn’t surprising.

[KC_Hats]

Tennessee State has had quite a few commits since Roehl was hired. I have seen a couple of tightend type recruits as well. He is hitting the ground running.

[56BISON73]

I think the head scratching part is …Tennessee. And Tennessee only.
Even athletes who supported him… are using the same verbiage… head scratching. But the fact that he’s leaving isn’t surprising.

I dont expect the recruits and players to know the Intricacies of building a coaching resume--career path.

[MyOhMy]

I think the head scratching part is …Tennessee. And Tennessee only.
Even athletes who supported him… are using the same verbiage… head scratching. But the fact that he’s leaving isn’t surprising.

Bingo, good luck to him, I hope it works out but there's no arguing that it's a major step down. Now if he would have gone to St Thomas... :innocent:

[ndsubison1]

He needs outside experience but looks like he took the first offer he got out of here. It's a big risk, but maybe it leads to another position in the next year or two.

[scottietohottie]

Und has an opening eh.

[The_Sicatoka]

Und has an opening eh.

Not anymore. We hired the OC from ... < checks notes > ... Winona State. :sigpalm:

[GreenfieldBison]

Not anymore. We hired the OC from ... < checks notes > ... Winona State. :sigpalm:
Hey, we feel ya bro. We hired the one from UND.

[Jay]

Football Scoop exclusive... How Eddie George lured star North Dakota State OC Tyler Roehl to run Tennessee State's offense



https://footballscoop.com/news/how-eddie-george-lured-star-north-dakota-state-oc-tyler-roehl-to-run-tennessee-states-offense

[Tony Almeida]

Hey, we feel ya bro. We hired the one from UND.

Now this is witty.