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January 8th, 2010, 01:46 pm
cajun4ever

USF coach fired

USF coach Leavitt fired amid allegations he hit a player

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South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt has been fired following an investigation of an allegation that he struck one of his players in the locker room.

The only coach in the program's 13-year history confirmed his dismissal, telling The Associated Press he was "disappointed" and the allegation was "absolutely false." He just completed the second season of a seven-year, $12.6 million contract.
USF would not confirm Leavitt's dismissal, but university spokeswoman Lara Wade said all questions would be answered when the school released a report later Friday.

AOL FanHouse first reported the firing Friday. USF president Judy Genshaft and athletic director Doug Woolard launched the investigation last month after a FanHouse report said Leavitt had grabbed sophomore Joel Miller by the throat and hit him in the face twice during halftime of a game against Louisville on Nov. 21.

"I'm very disappointed. The allegations as reported are absolutely false," Leavitt said by telephone. "I'm going to respond in time."

Citing Miller's father, high school coach and five USF players who were not identified, FanHouse initially reported Leavitt grabbed the player by the throat and hit him in the face twice because he was upset about a mistake Miller made on special teams.

Miller's father later backtracked, telling reporters Leavitt did not strike his son but rather grabbed him by the shoulder pads while trying to motivate the sophomore walk-on.

Leavitt was hired in December 1995 and launched USF's program from scratch, operating out of trailers on campus in the early years while guiding the Bulls' swift progression from Division I-AA to BCS conference member.

USF joined the Big East in 2005 and has played in a bowl game every year since joining the league. Leavitt leaves with a record 95-57.
January 8th, 2010, 03:44 pm
dperrin

Re: USF coach fired

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Originally Posted by cajun4ever

_ USF coach Leavitt fired amid allegations he hit a player

PRINT EMAIL RSS ADD THIS 42 comments »Updated Jan 8, 2010 12:53 PM ET
South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt has been fired following an investigation of an allegation that he struck one of his players in the locker room.

The only coach in the program's 13-year history confirmed his dismissal, telling The Associated Press he was "disappointed" and the allegation was "absolutely false." He just completed the second season of a seven-year, $12.6 million contract.
USF would not confirm Leavitt's dismissal, but university spokeswoman Lara Wade said all questions would be answered when the school released a report later Friday.

AOL FanHouse first reported the firing Friday. USF president Judy Genshaft and athletic director Doug Woolard launched the investigation last month after a FanHouse report said Leavitt had grabbed sophomore Joel Miller by the throat and hit him in the face twice during halftime of a game against Louisville on Nov. 21.

"I'm very disappointed. The allegations as reported are absolutely false," Leavitt said by telephone. "I'm going to respond in time."

Citing Miller's father, high school coach and five USF players who were not identified, FanHouse initially reported Leavitt grabbed the player by the throat and hit him in the face twice because he was upset about a mistake Miller made on special teams.

Miller's father later backtracked, telling reporters Leavitt did not strike his son but rather grabbed him by the shoulder pads while trying to motivate the sophomore walk-on.

Leavitt was hired in December 1995 and launched USF's program from scratch, operating out of trailers on campus in the early years while guiding the Bulls' swift progression from Division I-AA to BCS conference member.

USF joined the Big East in 2005 and has played in a bowl game every year since joining the league. Leavitt leaves with a record 95-57. _

Can we hire him?
January 8th, 2010, 04:04 pm
Etowncajun

Re: USF coach fired

Yea! Let's get him... 12MM$ forsure..O..
January 8th, 2010, 04:09 pm
Parrott

Re: USF coach fired

I expect him back working with Bill Snyder at Kansas State again by next fall.
igeaux.mobi
January 8th, 2010, 04:29 pm
moorecajun

Re: USF coach fired

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Originally Posted by Parrott

_ I expect him back working with Bill Snyder at Kansas State again by next fall.
igeaux.mobi _

That would sure make Bill Snyder's second retirement more appealing to K-State fans.
January 11th, 2010, 02:23 pm
ATXCajun

Re: USF coach fired

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Originally Posted by cajun4ever

_ USF coach Leavitt fired amid allegations he hit a player

PRINT EMAIL RSS ADD THIS 42 comments »Updated Jan 8, 2010 12:53 PM ET
South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt has been fired following an investigation of an allegation that he struck one of his players in the locker room.

The only coach in the program's 13-year history confirmed his dismissal, telling The Associated Press he was "disappointed" and the allegation was "absolutely false." He just completed the second season of a seven-year, $12.6 million contract.
USF would not confirm Leavitt's dismissal, but university spokeswoman Lara Wade said all questions would be answered when the school released a report later Friday.

AOL FanHouse first reported the firing Friday. USF president Judy Genshaft and athletic director Doug Woolard launched the investigation last month after a FanHouse report said Leavitt had grabbed sophomore Joel Miller by the throat and hit him in the face twice during halftime of a game against Louisville on Nov. 21.

"I'm very disappointed. The allegations as reported are absolutely false," Leavitt said by telephone. "I'm going to respond in time."

Citing Miller's father, high school coach and five USF players who were not identified, FanHouse initially reported Leavitt grabbed the player by the throat and hit him in the face twice because he was upset about a mistake Miller made on special teams.

Miller's father later backtracked, telling reporters Leavitt did not strike his son but rather grabbed him by the shoulder pads while trying to motivate the sophomore walk-on.

Leavitt was hired in December 1995 and launched USF's program from scratch, operating out of trailers on campus in the early years while guiding the Bulls' swift progression from Division I-AA to BCS conference member.

USF joined the Big East in 2005 and has played in a bowl game every year since joining the league. Leavitt leaves with a record 95-57. _

I have always wondered how it is that USF could go from zero to hero and a Big East membership in 13 years. Schools, including some in Florida, have been trying to climb that ladder for over 100 years and haven't gotten there. Is there a formula? Can it be replicated? Are the parameters the same? Are they breaking rules to get to the top? Should the whole darn thing be investigated by the NCAA?
January 11th, 2010, 03:23 pm
Hammer58

Re: USF coach fired

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Originally Posted by ATXCajun

_ I have always wondered how it is that USF could go from zero to hero and a Big East membership in 13 years. Schools, including some in Florida, have been trying to climb that ladder for over 100 years and haven't gotten there. Is there a formula? Can it be replicated? Are the parameters the same? Are they breaking rules to get to the top? Should the whole darn thing be investigated by the NCAA? _

I think it was just fortune in their location was desirable to the Big East to replace a lost member. Once they got that infusion of BCS money the world was their oyster.
January 12th, 2010, 05:38 pm
cajun4life

Re: USF coach fired

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Originally Posted by ATXCajun

_ I have always wondered how it is that USF could go from zero to hero and a Big East membership in 13 years. Schools, including some in Florida, have been trying to climb that ladder for over 100 years and haven't gotten there. Is there a formula? Can it be replicated? Are the parameters the same? Are they breaking rules to get to the top? Should the whole darn thing be investigated by the NCAA? _

It is all about LOCATION! USF is in the Tampa area, they play in Raymond James Stadium if I am not mistaken and there is more talent in Florida than Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas combined. They just have to keep kids in state and steal one or two recruits from Florida, FSU and Miami per year and they can compete.

We do not have that luxury.
January 12th, 2010, 08:36 pm
RCAJUN90

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Originally Posted by dperrin

_ Can we hire him? _

Why we have Bustle on a lifetime contract?:D