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New report shines a light on how Antonio Pierce became the Las Vegas Raiders head coach

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Justin Churchill | Last updated 4/20/24

Looking back now, it seems like Antonio Pierce was always going to be the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders when the team was deciding earlier this offseason. He fits the position well and could do some great things in 2024 and beyond.

However, how he became the interim head coach is now looked at differently after a recent report. This report kind of shows that Pierce has integrity for the game.

According to Chris Karpman, Arizona State University must vacate all eight of its 2021 football wins and two 2022 wins due to the participation of impermissibly recruited players. Antonio Pierce was a coach at Arizona State when this happened, as he was a defensive coordinator, but resigned when it happened two years ago.

BREAKING: ASU must vacate all eight of its 2021 football wins and two 2022 wins (Washington and Colorado) for a total of 10 vacated wins due to the participation of players who were impermissibly recruited, per sources.

The only 2021-2022 win that will stand is NAU from 2022.
— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) April 19, 2024

In a way, we could be looking at this situation saying that if Pierce and the Sundevils hadn't gotten into the issue they were in, he could have had a chance at becoming a head coach there or getting a great position at another school.

Instead, he became a linebackers coach for the Raiders. Now, he's the head coach; It really changes your perspective on taking changes and having integrity for the game.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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