HARTFORD COURANT: Bob Diaco Out As Head Coach Of UConn Football
He'll leave the program effective on Jan. 2. His contract included a $3.4 million buyout from the university if he was let go in 2017.
"This is obviously not the way I had hoped things would turn out, but I appreciate having had the opportunity to be here at UConn," Diaco said in a prepared statement. "I thank the administration, staff and fans of the UConn Football program for their passion and support over these three years. Most importantly, I want to say how much I love the players on this team and will be rooting for their success. I know that there are great things to come for all of them."
He'll leave the program effective on Jan. 2. His contract included a $3.4 million buyout from the university if he was let go in 2017.
"This is obviously not the way I had hoped things would turn out, but I appreciate having had the opportunity to be here at UConn," Diaco said in a prepared statement. "I thank the administration, staff and fans of the UConn Football program for their passion and support over these three years. Most importantly, I want to say how much I love the players on this team and will be rooting for their success. I know that there are great things to come for all of them."