Eastern Michigan Athletics
Ron English Relieved of Duties as Football Coach
11/8/2013 2:30:00 PM | Football, E-Gridiron Group
Stan Parrish will be the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2013 campaign
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Heather Lyke announced Friday, Nov. 8, that Head Football Coach Ron English has been relieved of his responsibilities immediately.
English compiled an 11-46 record in 57 career games at the helm of the EMU football program.
"At this time, I have decided that a change in the leadership of our football team is necessary," said Lyke. "Eastern Michigan University's commitment to our student-athletes remains of the utmost importance as we move forward with the rest of this season and in selecting the new leader of our program."
"We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and we will continue to do everything we can to support their success in the classroom and on the field," EMU President Susan Martin added. "This has been an extraordinarily challenging year for our football student-athletes and they have continued to represent Eastern with pride and professionalism. At this time of transition, it is important that Eastern Michigan fans and alumni everywhere continue to show their support for our student-athletes. Your involvement is part of the foundation from which we will create a stronger program in the future."
Lyke also announced that Asssitant Coach Stan Parrish has been named Interim Head Coach. In 13 years as a collegiate head coach, Parrish has compiled a 63-60-3 career coaching record in stints at Wabash (1978-82), Marshall (1984-85), Kansas State (1986-88) and Ball State (2008-10).
Lyke will immediately begin a national search for a new head coach. EMU Athletics will have no further comment on the search until a new coach has been selected.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Heather Lyke announced Friday, Nov. 8, that Head Football Coach Ron English has been relieved of his responsibilities immediately.
English compiled an 11-46 record in 57 career games at the helm of the EMU football program.
"At this time, I have decided that a change in the leadership of our football team is necessary," said Lyke. "Eastern Michigan University's commitment to our student-athletes remains of the utmost importance as we move forward with the rest of this season and in selecting the new leader of our program."
"We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and we will continue to do everything we can to support their success in the classroom and on the field," EMU President Susan Martin added. "This has been an extraordinarily challenging year for our football student-athletes and they have continued to represent Eastern with pride and professionalism. At this time of transition, it is important that Eastern Michigan fans and alumni everywhere continue to show their support for our student-athletes. Your involvement is part of the foundation from which we will create a stronger program in the future."
Lyke also announced that Asssitant Coach Stan Parrish has been named Interim Head Coach. In 13 years as a collegiate head coach, Parrish has compiled a 63-60-3 career coaching record in stints at Wabash (1978-82), Marshall (1984-85), Kansas State (1986-88) and Ball State (2008-10).
Lyke will immediately begin a national search for a new head coach. EMU Athletics will have no further comment on the search until a new coach has been selected.
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