Jim Mora confirms he dismissed Tyson Summers mid-game. Here's why
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Key Points:
- Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell relieved defensive coordinator Ty Summers of his play-calling duties mid-game against Oregon State, with Summers subsequently leaving the field and being permanently dismissed from the program.
- Associate head coach and defensive line coach Kenny McClendon took over defensive play-calling responsibilities during the game, leading to an immediate positive impact including a strip sack and turnover that helped tie the game.
- Summers, in his second year as defensive coordinator and retained from the previous coaching staff, had seen the Rams' defensive performance decline over the season, culminating in high points allowed in recent losses.
- Coach Norvell confirmed that McClendon will serve as defensive coordinator for the remainder of the season and praised his response to the challenging situation and the defense's performance under his leadership.
