The United Football League (UFL) has taken swift action to fill the head coaching vacancy for the Birmingham Stallions, appointing A.J. McCarron following the dismissal of Skip Holtz. Meanwhile, the Dallas Renegades still have yet to select a new head coach after parting ways with Bob Stoops.
Daryl Johnston, formerly associated with the league, has publicly refuted speculation that he would be taking over as coach for the Renegades. In a statement shared on Twitter, Johnston clarified, “This is not factual. Not sure who your sources are and where they get their information. Merry Christmas, Spring Football fans!” His rejection of the rumors comes in light of his recent departure from the UFL, where he was not retained as head of football operations.
With the UFL season approaching in just three months, the Renegades find themselves in a precarious position without a head coach. The league’s recent trend appears to focus on hiring local college football icons, as evidenced by the recent hire of Ted Ginn Jr. in Columbus. This strategy aims to enhance fan engagement and attendance.
In this context, the UFL might consider offering coaching opportunities to prominent names associated with college football, such as Johnny Manziel, whose past in college sports could attract local attention and elevate the team’s profile as they prepare for the upcoming season.