Coach changes in store for Pony Conference

Coach changes in store for Pony Conference

By Hearst Schlitz III
The Ponyville Express
January 21, 2021

Change is in the air in the Pony Conference. For starters, the defending national champions are going to have some new veterans in the ranks. Twilight Sparkle offensive coordinator Haruka Takayama has moved on and will be replaced by former Purdue Boilermakers OC John Shoop. Meanwhile, outgoing defensive coordinator Yuu Sonoda is moving on and will be replaced by former Wisconsin Badgers head coach Gary Andersen. Anderser was previously the defensive coordinator at Applejack State.

Speaking of the Appleknockers, Vance Bedford has taken over as defensive coordinator of Applejack State. As for head coach Big MacIntosh, he remains the boss after another successful season. Also receiving an extension is Fluttershy head coach Mike Canales, who benefitted from the schemes of the new offensive coordinator at Fluttershy, Travis Rountsaville.

There will be some new faces at Pinkie Pie this year. The new defensive coordinator is Kevin Sherrer, who replaces Luke Fickell after a terrible 3-9 season. Taking over at head coach is Ron Carey, who replaces Brian Stewart.

On the wings, literally, of a solid 10-3 season, Rainbow Dash head coach DJ Durkin, offensive coordinator Mike McIntrye and defensive coordinator Ron English all received contract extensions. Finally, Rarity head coach Sweetie Belle is back at the helm of the Royals after a 9-4 season.