"Tony Reno is a good, but not great, football coach. He tends to be very transactional and inconsistent with his words. While he’s not a bad person, he struggles with knowing when to pull back. He is extremely regimented and has difficulty adapting to changes. His intensity with his coaching staff is noticeable and sometimes reflects negatively on their approach. The vibe with the program feels different compared to my first year at Yale. Back then, things seemed more relatable and positive. Some of the recent success appears to have affected him negatively. While I respect him as a coach, it’s clear that he doesn’t show much genuine interest in players beyond their performance on the field. He preaches family, but the program doesn’t feel particularly connected right now. My older brother played at Dartmouth and had a much more positive experience while also winning championships. It’s clear that at this level, there’s immense pressure on coaches to succeed, but from a player’s perspective, we just want a program that feels cohesive and supportive. One major issue is the frequent turnover among the coaching staff. It seems to stem from Reno’s coaching style, which creates a lack of continuity. We’ve lost some talented coaches in recent years, and it’s frustrating to see them leave because they’re seeking better environments. At the end of the day, it feels like Tony Reno is focused primarily on Tony Reno and winning football games. The rest — including player development and academics — feels secondary. This lack of connection is disappointing, especially for a program with such a rich history and tradition. While Reno has had some great seasons, they’ve often been followed by truly disappointing and losing ones. It’s frustrating that a program of this caliber hasn’t figured out how to build a stronger and more consistent culture. I think he needs to recalibrate a little bit and reflect on his style as he’s letting circumstances really control his mentality and that’s not really what made him a successful coach. He’s starting to lose his edge."

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"Not a good person to be a head coach"

"Talks a lot about family, but he is not there when his players really need him."

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