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TCU’s hire of Kendal Briles as offensive coordinator is questioned on social media

By Lawrence Dow

January 18, 2023 3:16 PM

TCU has hired Kendal Briles to be their new offensive coordinator following the departure of Garrett Riley.

Before accepting the position with TCU, Briles had been the offensive coordinator for FAU, Houston, Florida State and Arkansas.

Briles, the son of former Baylor head coach Art Briles, is a controversial hire due to his involvement with the Baylor Football program during its 2015 sexual assault scandal.

Many on social media were dismayed and surprised at Briles hiring.

It’s absolutely wild that TCU’s answer to the “what should we do with this newfound momentum and goodwill surrounding our program?” question is apparently “hire Art Briles’ son.”
— Scott Bell (@ScottBellDMN) January 18, 2023

If TCU hires Kendal Briles, it's hard to ever view that athletic department or its administration the same again. Everyone in the Big 12 and the state of Texas knows the things he said and did at Baylor. Endangering student safety for the sake of some wins is never a good choice.
— C. Austin Cox (@CAustinCox) January 15, 2023

Quick reminder as TCU is reportedly preparing to announce Kendal Briles hiring. https://t.co/Q3hT5ob06a
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) January 18, 2023

i’ve always said i wouldn’t be surprised if any football coach covers up or even encourages horrific behavior by players

because football is king and football makes money

that said,
i’m still heartbroken (read: not surprised) by my alma mater’s decision to hire kendal briles
— Lena Blietz (@LenaBlietz) January 18, 2023

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— DUFrog82 (@jwjohnson82) January 18, 2023

Everything Steven says here is spot on. Kendal Briles ain't worth the headache, for multiple reasons: https://t.co/0e34CYrByk
— New Year, Same Jake Harris (@JakeHarris4) January 17, 2023

Quick story about Kendal Briles:

He was at Baylor when I shared my story of gang rape with the Baylor football team. (Coach Grobe had brought me in) Tate Wallis, another coach under Art Briles, pulled me aside after sharing my story and confronted me about why I was there &
— Brenda Tracy (@brendatracy24) January 17, 2023

Lawrence Dow

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.

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