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Post by David on Mar 1, 2017 12:54:31 GMT -8
 Head Coach William McCarthy has been relieved of his duties (image credit: Salt Lake Screaming Eagles / Facebook)
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In a surprising announcement, the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles have announced that Head Coach William McCarthy has been relieved of his coaching duties effective March 1st.
Salt Lake Screaming Eagles President Thom Carter made the announcement Wednesday morning, citing philosophical differences between McCarthy and management of the team. Provided below is Carter's official statement regarding the coaching change.
The change comes in the midst of the team's bye week. McCarthy was 1-1 as the Head Coach of the Screaming Eagles, who are coming off a 42-41 overtime thriller against the Colorado Crush. He was hired on August 29th, 2016 as a result of winning the majority fan vote.
Team officials are currently reviewing new coaching candidates to replace McCarthy. They will continuously update fans throughout the process.
One source with ties to FANchise has stated that Salt Lake will turn to part owner Ray Austin as the team's interim coach for the short term. The new HC will reportedly be voted on.
The Screaming Eagles return from their bye week to take on the Spokane Empire on Friday, March 10th at the Maverik Center. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (PST).
- DKH
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Post by Nevadanut on Mar 1, 2017 18:08:13 GMT -8
This is definitely surprising. The curiousness in me makes me wonder what those differences are. I watched the interviews with him during the application voting by the fans and he seemed to really buy into the scheme. It seemed the same when Bannock spoke with him. I can't help but think this is premature. It's kind of hard the believe the differences were that far apart.
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Post by spiderfan on Mar 1, 2017 19:13:36 GMT -8
If I had to guess it was because when it came to the actual games he didn't buy into Fanchise. That is just my take though.
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Post by David on Mar 2, 2017 0:09:39 GMT -8
Something that didn't occur to me when I wrote the initial article. Shawn Liotta. Although his role is the "Coach of the Fans", he knows the system. He'd be a logical choice in such a short time frame.
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Post by afrats on Mar 2, 2017 6:26:26 GMT -8
I am pretty sure that there is more to it than meets the eye or was reported in the story of the firing. Speculation will get us nowhere, except down a dark path where judgment lies. I am pretty sure that some of the people that you have listed as possible candidates are employed...Heron O'Neil comes to mind. Good coverage of a tough situation.
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Post by spiderfan on Mar 2, 2017 9:35:58 GMT -8
I am pretty sure that there is more to it than meets the eye or was reported in the story of the firing. Agreed. |
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Post by David on Mar 2, 2017 12:20:57 GMT -8
I am pretty sure that there is more to it than meets the eye or was reported in the story of the firing. Speculation will get us nowhere, except down a dark path where judgment lies. I am pretty sure that some of the people that you have listed as possible candidates are employed...Heron O'Neil comes to mind. Good coverage of a tough situation. I was google searching last year's coaches and couldn't find what Heron was up to. Where is he, anyway? |
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Post by David on Mar 2, 2017 12:33:27 GMT -8
One of my connections tipped me off on what's to come for SLC. Updated information is updated into the original post.
Ray Austin, part owner of FANchise, will serve as the interim. He'll hold the line until the new coach comes in, which be voted on. The Screaming Eagles have another bye after next week's game vs Spokane, so I'm going to guess that's when they'll do the voting.
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Post by spiderfan on Mar 2, 2017 14:31:38 GMT -8
One of my connections tipped me off on what's to come for SLC. Updated information is updated into the original post. Ray Austin, part owner of FANchise, will serve as the interim. He'll hold the line until the new coach comes in, which be voted on. The Screaming Eagles have another bye after next week's game vs Spokane, so I'm going to guess that's when they'll do the voting. Interesting. I wonder if Ray Austin will be up for the vote. |
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Post by Bannock on Mar 2, 2017 16:16:17 GMT -8
One of my connections tipped me off on what's to come for SLC. Updated information is updated into the original post. Ray Austin, part owner of FANchise, will serve as the interim. He'll hold the line until the new coach comes in, which be voted on. The Screaming Eagles have another bye after next week's game vs Spokane, so I'm going to guess that's when they'll do the voting. Liotta would have been an interesting choice. It wouldn't surprise me if Austin served in the interim. That basically makes sense. |
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Post by afrats on Mar 2, 2017 16:48:15 GMT -8
I am pretty sure that there is more to it than meets the eye or was reported in the story of the firing. Speculation will get us nowhere, except down a dark path where judgment lies. I am pretty sure that some of the people that you have listed as possible candidates are employed...Heron O'Neil comes to mind. Good coverage of a tough situation. I was google searching last year's coaches and couldn't find what Heron was up to. Where is he, anyway? He is the Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator for the Dodge City Law. |
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Post by afrats on Mar 2, 2017 16:49:22 GMT -8
One of my connections tipped me off on what's to come for SLC. Updated information is updated into the original post. Ray Austin, part owner of FANchise, will serve as the interim. He'll hold the line until the new coach comes in, which be voted on. The Screaming Eagles have another bye after next week's game vs Spokane, so I'm going to guess that's when they'll do the voting. Interesting. I wonder if Ray Austin will be up for the vote. No way...this is a gap-filler and Ray will only be the coach until they figure out who the new one will be. I do know that they are not going to have the fans vote on the replacement since it is mid-season and there is a little urgency behind it. |
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Post by David on Mar 2, 2017 17:15:00 GMT -8
Interesting. I wonder if Ray Austin will be up for the vote. No way...this is a gap-filler and Ray will only be the coach until they figure out who the new one will be. I do know that they are not going to have the fans vote on the replacement since it is mid-season and there is a little urgency behind it. Listening to the Live Show via Facebook. They're hoping to have a replacement head coach in place by Tuesday. |
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Post by spiderfan on Mar 2, 2017 18:13:28 GMT -8
No way...this is a gap-filler and Ray will only be the coach until they figure out who the new one will be. I do know that they are not going to have the fans vote on the replacement since it is mid-season and there is a little urgency behind it. Listening to the Live Show via Facebook. They're hoping to have a replacement head coach in place by Tuesday. So the Screaming Eagles will or not have a vote? |
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Post by David on Mar 2, 2017 18:17:39 GMT -8
Listening to the Live Show via Facebook. They're hoping to have a replacement head coach in place by Tuesday. So the Screaming Eagles will or not have a vote? I missed that part of the interview. My source said there was a vote but didn't specify if it was fan vote or admin vote. But I'm willing to bet Aaron's right when it's more of an internal decision. |
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Post by Nevadanut on Mar 2, 2017 18:30:13 GMT -8
I just got home from work. Long day. So what is our exact update at this point?
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Post by David on Mar 2, 2017 18:36:28 GMT -8
I just got home from work. Long day. So what is our exact update at this point? The update is that Ray Austin is the interim coach. And that they are targeting Tuesday at the latest for a replacement HC. I updated it after speculating it'd be a former coach. |
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Post by Nevadanut on Mar 2, 2017 18:56:08 GMT -8
I didn't catch the update. Sorry. My mind is pudding right now. I need to review this, but I'm eating first.
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Post by SurferGirl on Mar 3, 2017 1:48:17 GMT -8
I would wonder if having a new coach will set the team back. It was a great win. We will have to see if this really is the correct move.
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Post by spiderfan on Mar 3, 2017 6:16:44 GMT -8
So the Screaming Eagles will or not have a vote? I missed that part of the interview. My source said there was a vote but didn't specify if it was fan vote or admin vote. But I'm willing to bet Aaron's right when it's more of an internal decision. Ok then. |
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