Ex-McAlester Football Coach Forrest Mazey Faces Twitter Deletion Amid Embezzlement Allegations

Ex-McAlester Football Coach Forrest Mazey's Twitter Account Deleted Following Financial Misconduct Claims

Forrest Mazey is set to appear before Pittsburgh County Court in McAlester, Oklahoma, for a preliminary hearing regarding financial allegations.

On July 25, 2026, updates indicated that the article was last revised by Alisha Shrestha.

A 43-year-old former Kilgore College offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, Forrest Mazey, has recently attracted widespread attention due to serious accusations.

Previously charged with felony embezzlement for allegedly diverting approximately $4,676 from McAlester Public School's athletic apparel budget, Mazey's situation has evolved further with the removal of his social media presence.

Documents show that between December 17, 2026—just one day after his resignation—and May 2026, Mazey used the school's Adidas purchasing account to place multiple orders for athletic gear.

These transactions occurred across eight separate dates and were delivered straight to his residence, linked to his personal login details.

Authorities became aware of irregularities in early June when financial discrepancies surfaced alongside suspicious authorizations from newly appointed staff members.

Mazey pleaded not guilty and secured release on a $1,000 bond.

Shortly after news of the embezzlement surfaced online, he removed his official Twitter profile, intensifying public interest.

Public opinion remains divided: some view Mazey's actions as reprehensible deserving punishment, while others argue he may be wrongfully maligned.

"I know him personally. He is a great person with a wonderful beautiful family and he is a great coach. It seems as if when people have it out for you they do and say a lot of things that aren’t true in an attempt to ruin your reputation and your life. Remember, believe none of what you hear and half of what you see."

"Embezzling money is not normal behavior, period. Pointing guns at folks isn’t normal behavior either. I’m not saying he’s just the lowest of low but he’s definitely not the cream of the crop. Don’t steal from the kids."

Many speculate that the Twitter deletion resulted from mounting negative sentiment, though the precise reason remains unknown.

Additional Incident: Former Poteau Head Coach Accused of Brandishing Weapon Toward Assistant

Before facing embezzlement charges, Forrest Mazey was arrested for allegedly pointing a loaded firearm at an assistant coach during a school-sponsored retreat involving coaches at McAlister.

The assistant coach reported that Mazey approached him in a hot tub setting and displayed the weapon provocatively before discharging it into nearby woods.

Legal records indicate Mazey entered an Alford plea for misdemeanor charges related to the firearm incident and received a 90-day deferred sentence contingent upon compliance with restrictions such as no firearm possession.

Notably, these alleged incidents reportedly transpired while Mazey remained under probation for the earlier offense.

Kilgore College confirmed his termination upon learning of the pending charges and removed his profile from the institution's website.

Quick Facts

Mazey previously coached Oklahoma’s 5A state runner-up high school football team.
He also served as a quarterback instructor and founded Touchdown Factory.