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Buddy Stephens Fired as EMCC Coach After 18 Seasons

What will be the impact of Buddy Stephens' departure on EMCC's football program?

Fans of EMCC and followers of college football want to know how the program will move forward without its longest-tenured coach.

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  1. 'Last Chance U' coach Buddy Stephens fired at EMCC after leadership complaintscbssports.com · Sep 1
  2. EMCC coach of ‘Last Chance U’ fame fired after 18 seasons, 5 national titles, for critical commentssaturdaydownsouth.com · Sep 1
  3. 'Last Chance U' coach Stephens out at EMCCespn.com · Sep 1
  4. Longtime EMCC head coach, former Last Chance U star, Buddy Stephens fired after 17 seasonson3.com · Sep 1
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  1. East Mississippi Community College fires longtime head coach Buddy StephensFootballScoop.com · Sep 1
  2. 18-year vet Buddy Stephens out as EMCC head coachCommercial Dispatch · Sep 1

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