Shane Beamer is one of the names filling the head coaching vacancy at Mississippi State after Zach Arnett was fired. The South Carolina coach previously spent time with the Bulldogs as cornerbacks coach and recruiting coordinator.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Beamer said he was not interested in the Bulldogs job and wanted to stay in Columbia. He said the connection came about because of his wife’s connection to Starkville and his good friendship with MSU athletic director Zach Selmon.
“I understand the connection,” Sean Beamer said. “My wife is from Starkville.” [and a] Mississippi State University graduate. I stayed there for three years.Not to mention Zach [Selmon] Their athletic director is one of my best friends in the world.
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“In fact, the night before I interviewed for the job, we spent Thanksgiving with him and his family, and he and I talked a lot, [I] He was greatly respected and he did a great job in Starkville. But no, this is where I want to be. “
Shane Beamer is just getting started at South Carolina
Shane Beamer took over as South Carolina coach in 2021 and has had a stellar year with the Gamecocks. That’s a big reason he’s been rumored to return to Starkville, but Beamer said Tuesday that his stellar work with the program is just beginning.
“I love Columbia and want to be here for a long time,” Beamer said. “I said when I was hired that this was my dream job, and I still feel that way. In my mind, we’re just starting here.” “
in his first two seasons south carolinaShane Beamer leads the Gamecocks to back-to-back winning seasons and a bowl game. South Carolina beat North Carolina in Duke’s Mayo Bowl in 2021 but lost to Notre Dame in the Gators Bowl in 2022.
Looking to replace Zach Arnette
mississippi The team continued its search for a potential replacement after Zach Arnette was fired on Monday. Greg Knox is currently managing the team on an interim basis and will lead the Bulldogs against the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi. Ole Miss as they seek bowl eligibility.
While the direction of the program in hiring a new coach is unclear, it is believed MSU will transition back to an offensive-minded coach. Remarkably, the Bulldogs have had no defensive issues under Arnette.