Coach Gardner holds the title of the most recent newcomer to the LOC - but this isn't the only unique title he holds. More on that in a bit - but after joining an experienced league in 2016, he hit the ground running with an 8-6 season in his first year, and a 6-8 season in his sophomore year. He was somewhat fortunate to hit those milestones, but to compete in the LOC at such an early stage is a feat in itself.
Also in 2016 - the league made the decision to once again re-purpose weeks 15 and 16 for non playoff teams - this time taking Coach Burdett's suggestion of having a "forfeit playoffs", where coaches face off against one another, and the loser must do a forfeit of some kind. As fate would have it, the Ollie's would clash in the forfeit playoffs in 2017. This clash would see the two face off over a 2 week stretch - with Burdettinators ultimately easily claiming victory with a 30 point winning margin in both weeks.
And this is where Coach Gardner's second unique title comes in - his forfeit was that he lost all rights to be called Ollie. As this was the Ollie bowl after all, they were competing to keep their name - and the loser was to be known as the nameless one for the next season.
So - for the 2018 season, Coach Gardner was not to be named by team or otherwise. And you know what? It didn't turn out too bad for him. He went 7-7, narrowly missing out on the playoffs, but had another strong year. Unfortunately for Ollie, Coach Burdett once again outshone him by winning the Corona Bowl, but....you know, you try not having a name for a year and see how you cope.
Before you ask - yep, that's it. That's all I was given to work with. If you want it in the Hall of Fame, well then that's your choice to make...it is the only nameless team and coach in LOC history after all.
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