Some misguided version of Notre Dame pride, perhaps even schadenfreude, will make the week of Oct. 5 entirely about former Irish defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and his struggles since being fired four weeks into the 2016 season. If (read: when) Bowling Green gives up 40 points to either Kansas State or Louisiana Tech in September, its first-year defensive coordinator will be maligned again.
The Falcons’ troubles extend past VanGorder and first-year head coach Scot Loeffler. No matter VanGorder’s past missteps, Bowling Green’s coming struggles reflect more on the previous coaching staff than on this one.
2018 REVIEW
Mike Jinks was fired seven games into last season.