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Netflix Coach Fired After Insulting Officials

Buddy Stephens, star of Netflix's Last Chance U, has been fired after publicly calling league officials 'idiots'.

Buddy Stephens, the coach featured in the first two seasons of Netflix's Last Chance U documentary series, was terminated after criticizing officials and his school's hierarchy. The coach reportedly insulted league officials as "idiots" for changing the structure of the league in which his East Mississippi Community College team competed. capturengo.com

Last Chance U chronicles the struggles of student-athletes at EMCC as they balance academics, personal challenges, and their pursuit of NFL careers. Stephens' comments came as the college football landscape continues to evolve with realignment and conference changes.