College Football's Calendar Chaos: A Recipe for Coaching Turmoil
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The recent departure of Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss has sparked a heated debate about the college football calendar. The current format, which forces teams to scramble to hire coaches before signing day, has become a recipe for coaching turmoil. Coaches are being forced to juggle multiple jobs, and teams are losing valuable recruits due to the chaotic calendar. The issue is not just about Kiffin's messy exit, but about the entire system. The transfer portal, which was meant to simplify roster management, has only added to the chaos. Coaches are being fired mid-season, and teams are struggling to find replacements. The early signing period, introduced in 2017, has also contributed to the problem. Some coaches, like Eric Morris of Oklahoma State, are calling for a complete overhaul of the calendar. Morris suggests that teams should be allowed to hire coaches after the season, and that the transfer portal should be opened after the postseason. This would allow teams to build their rosters without the pressure of the signing day deadline. Others, like Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire, are proposing a more radical solution. McGuire suggests starting the season a week earlier, playing conference title games over Thanksgiving weekend, and playing postseason games every seven days. This would allow for a more traditional calendar, with coaching movement after the season and player movement in March. While there is no perfect solution, many coaches and administrators are acknowledging that the current system is unsustainable. As Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said, "It's a game of musical chairs, and we all know what happens to the guy who doesn't get a seat.
