Changes, Changes, Changes!

Changes, Changes, Changes!

By Jeff Hudson
The Ponyville Express
January 25, 2023

There are a number of changes that will be going on at a number of Pony Conference schools. First, at Twilight Sparkle University, defensive tackle Carlton Floyd has opted to transfer to Houston, citing lack of playing time. The decision means that the Unicorns will be lacking in terms of depth on the defensive line. Defensive coordinator Momo Kawashima is replaced by Kyle Whittingham, while Yukari Akiyama replaces Scottie Montgomery at offensive coordinator.

Fluttershy is feeling the loss at defensive end, as redshirt freshman Chris Mayes is taking off for South Alabama. Defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeil returns after signing a contract extension. Applejack State will have a new head coach. Big MacIntosh was forced to leave the Acres after an unimpressive 2022 campaign. Ted Roof replaces Big Mac as head coach, while Darrell Hazell is the new offensive coordinator, replacing Tim Albin. 

At Rainbow Dash, wide receiver Derrick Peterson is transferring to Toledo after disgust with lack of playing time and development. Despite the loss, offensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre returns to head the Rainbow Dash offense after signing a new contract extension. D.J. Durkin also remains as the head coach after a solid season ended with a bowl victory and a winning season. At Pinkie Pie, defensive coordinator Jim Fleming replaces Kevin Sherrer after the Major Trouble failed to secure a single win in conference play.

Two players are leaving the Rarity College of the Arts, who are feeling the strain after Sweetie Belle was sacked as head coach. Fullback Marcus Walker is taking off for UCLA while right end Pat Rankin is bailing for Akron. As for the coaches, Sweetie Belle was let go by her big sister after a decade in charge of the Royals. Ryne Jones replaces Sweetie as the boss of the Rarity Royals, while Dave Cohen is the new man in charge of the defense after Terry Beverly was sacked.