Barnett Reportedly on the Way Out at Colorado
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fleaflicker
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Barnett Reportedly on the Way Out at Colorado
Gary Barnett is on his way out as Colorado's head football coach, according to a Denver Post report.
The newspaper reported via an unnamed source that Barnett will not be retained, and that Mike Bohn, the school's athletic director, plans to talk to the veteran head coach soon.
It is not clear when an official announcement will be made.
But it is thought that Colorado's poor finish is the impetus for the decision. The Post explained that Barnett was on solid ground in his quest for a contract extension a month ago. But consecutive losses to Iowa State, Nebraska and Texas by a combined 130-22 margin to close out the season put a possible extension in doubt.
Colorado, which got off to a 7-2 start, lost three straight to finish with a 7-5 record. The Buffaloes will play Clemson in the Champs Sports Bowl on Dec. 27.
Barnett has a 49-38 record in seven seasons at Colorado. The Post was unable to reach the 59-year-old coach or lawyer John Rodman for comment.
Story is from Foxsports.com: http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/5146064
The newspaper reported via an unnamed source that Barnett will not be retained, and that Mike Bohn, the school's athletic director, plans to talk to the veteran head coach soon.
It is not clear when an official announcement will be made.
But it is thought that Colorado's poor finish is the impetus for the decision. The Post explained that Barnett was on solid ground in his quest for a contract extension a month ago. But consecutive losses to Iowa State, Nebraska and Texas by a combined 130-22 margin to close out the season put a possible extension in doubt.
Colorado, which got off to a 7-2 start, lost three straight to finish with a 7-5 record. The Buffaloes will play Clemson in the Champs Sports Bowl on Dec. 27.
Barnett has a 49-38 record in seven seasons at Colorado. The Post was unable to reach the 59-year-old coach or lawyer John Rodman for comment.
Story is from Foxsports.com: http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/5146064
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He says he knows nothing about it. He should be fired after that loss to Texas. Goodbye, Gary.
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