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Updated: 9:54 AM Dec 4, 2009
Kansas Football Coach Mark Mangino Resigns (VIDEO INCLUDED)
Mark Mangino will not return as the Kansas Football Coach next season. Mangino has been under investigation since allegations surfaced about mistreatment of players.
Posted: 9:54 AM Dec 4, 2009 |
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LAWRENCE --- Mark Mangino will not return as the Kansas Football Coach next season. Mangino has been under investigation since allegations surfaced about mistreatment of players. Mangino has been at Kansas for 8 years. The story was first reported by ESPN's Joe Schad.
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Mangino is just 2 years removed from a 12-and-1 season in which the Jayhawks won the Orange Bowl and he was named the consensus National Coach of the Year. This season KU started out 5-and-0, but lost the final 7 games of the season.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RELEASED THE FOLLOWING EMAIL AT 6:45 ON THURSDAY EVENING:
Mangino Resigns As Kansas Head Football Coach
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Mark Mangino has resigned his position as head football coach at the University of Kansas, effective immediately.
“We appreciate the eight years that Mark has given to rebuilding our football program,” Kansas Athletics Director Lew Perkins said. “He and I have reached a mutually satisfactory agreement that reflects the appreciation we have for his efforts on behalf of Kansas Football.
“As you know we have recently completed an internal review of the football program. I have been instructed by legal counsel that we cannot release any documents related to this investigation, nor any details regarding our settlement agreement. The investigation and settlement agreement will remain part of Mark’s personnel records.
“Mark has brought much success to the football program at KU,” Perkins continued. “He can leave with confidence that he has turned the football program around and set it on a path to even greater future success.
“As always, our principal concern remains our student-athletes. Coaches David Beaty, Clint Bowen and Bill Miller will share interim head-coaching duties. I have the utmost confidence in their abilities and dedication.”
Perkins said his focus is now the search for a new head coach. “I know people will float a number of names out there,” he said, “but I will not comment on any potential candidates. I can only tell you I am certain that great things lie ahead for our Kansas football program. There’s a great buzz surrounding Kansas Football; we have great fans and facilities, and we’ve demonstrated a strong commitment to the success of our program.”
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I think that everyone knew it was coming, if you haven't noticed, for the past 5 to 6 games KU has played a very decent game for the first half, then came out of the locker room and blew it. If you ask me it was Mangino the whole time. I have to admit, he brought that program out of shame, just like his predicesorary at K-State, Snyder and he deserves respect.
Good riddance. If Mr. Mangino left town by bus, thank God and Greyhound he's gone.
you know its funny how K-State fans are quick to jump on here and bash on ol Lew and make fun of Mangino. Lews background speaks for itself, and Mangino does have more BCS wins than Snyder. Maybe the credit should go to Stoops instead. Bring in Harbough or Fulmer and KU is BCS hunting again in 2-3 years. Face it Kstate fans your sheep are nervous and you will always play 2nd fiddle to KU.
