Head coach Brian Mayper out Calvin Ruzicka to be head coach at ETBU

East Texas Baptist is moving on from head coach Brian Mayper following a second consecutive 5-5 season. Defensive coordinator Calvin Ruzicka will be the new head coach, as first reported by Tweeting The Tigers. Mayper posted a 25-20 record during his five years at the helm of the Tigers and announced he will retire from collegiate coaching to pursue other opportunities.

ETBU tied for third in the American Southwest Conference in Mayper’s first season, which was the best finish for the Tigers under Mayper. The Tigers were 15-8 in the ASC during his first three seasons but were 8-9 over the last two years.