Coastal Carolina and Tim Beck to Separate Paths

Coastal Carolina University has officially announced that head coach Tim Beck has been relieved of his duties following a disappointing season. The decision comes after a three-game losing streak, culminating in a 6-6 overall record for the Chanticleers.

Tim Beck’s Tenure at Coastal Carolina

Tim Beck, who had been at the helm for three seasons, recorded a mixed overall performance of 20 wins and 18 losses. While he successfully led the team to their third consecutive bowl game appearance, the nature of the defeats this season raised concern.

Performance Highlights and Challenges

• Coastal Carolina lost five of its six games by margins of 38 points or more.
• The team suffered a staggering loss to South Carolina and James Madison, with a combined score of 110-17 in the final two games.
• Beck’s overall record included 15 losses by double digits, and nine of those were by 20 points or more.

Despite winning eight games in his inaugural season, the team’s tendency for non-competitive losses overshadowed these achievements. The Chanticleers fell behind to their rival, James Madison, who dominated Beck’s teams with a cumulative score of 154-31 over three games.

Interim Leadership and Future Prospects

In light of these developments, defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson will take over as the interim head coach for the upcoming bowl game. A staff meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, where further details about the interim coaching situation will be discussed.

Coastal Carolina’s Coaching Search

This marks the second coaching search for the university in less than three years. Tim Beck was appointed on December 4, 2022, after Jamey Chadwell left the program to lead Liberty. Notably, Coastal Carolina’s Athletics Director, Chance Miller, previously collaborated with South Carolina’s defensive coordinator, Clayton White, making him a potential candidate for the position.

As Coastal Carolina University navigates this transition, the focus will be on finding a coach who can steer the program back to a winning trajectory and restore competitiveness in the Sun Belt Conference.