Unknown Allegations Trigger Mysterious Suspension For North Carolina College Football Coach After First Ever Game

Summary

Kris McCullough, the head football coach at Gardner-Webb, was suspended after one game. The school cited “off the field” allegations but provided no details. McCullough was hired in December to replace Cris Reisert. His first game ended in a 35-17 loss to Austin Peay. FootballScoop reported the suspension, with Pete Bennett named as interim coach. Gardner-Webb has not issued a public statement. The reason for the suspension remains unclear.

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The routine arrives with confidence.

One game, one loss, one suspension. The same old story.

Success in previous jobs doesn’t matter. The new team doesn’t care.

Off the field? That’s the new in-crowd term for everything.

Discipline is just a word for when you’re caught.

Kris McCullough coached one game.

The former head coach at the University of Texas-Permian Basin was hired last December to replace Cris Reisert, who stepped down to join become offensive coordinator at Toledo.

McCullough has a history of success. He took University of Texas-Permian Basin to the DII playoffs two of his last three years. He also led East Central University to a nine-win campaign in his lone season as head coach.

The McCullough era officially began last Thursday. Gardner-Webb travelled to Clarksville, Tennessee to face 18th-ranked Austin Peay. It didn’t go well.

The Governors controlled the game throughout. They led 21-10 at halftime. That advantage grew to 35-10 by the start of the fourth quarter.

The Runnin’ Bulldogs left with a 35-17 loss. Now, it could be without its head coach in Game 2.

Gardner-Webb suspended its football coach.

FootballScoop broke the story on Sunday. There are very few details surrounding the punishment.

Gardner-Webb University is currently considering a range of options in response to “off the field” matters involving new head coach Kris McCullough…

Sources expect resolution and direction from the University within the next 24 hours… University officials have not issued a public statement as of Sunday morning.

A follow-up was posted a few moments later confirming the suspension.

Gardner-Webb has suspended head coach Kris McCullough and special teams coordinator Pete Bennett is expected to serve as interim head coach in McCullough’s absence.

At this point in time, Kris McCullough remains on the Garnder-Webb football staff. His bio has not been scrubbed. The school has not released a public statement on his future.