Mike Sewak was fired
I would say I'm surprised, but 2-3 in the postseason with two first round exits in the playoffs for the past two years, who couldn't see that one coming? Hell, I'd be worrying about losing my job if the team didn't make it to the championship game every year. I miss Ga Southern hosting the National Championship games. I might not have even hit puberty yet, but damn...those were some crazy days back then. Taggin along with the parents and about 25,000 other drunk people when you're 6, 7, 10, and 11 is fun. :)
Georgia Southern Athletics Will Not Renew Mike Sewak’s Contract
Story Date: November 29, 2005
STATESBORO, Ga. - The contract of Mike Sewak, head football coach at Georgia Southern University, will not be renewed. Sam Baker, Director of Athletics, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 29) in a press conference at the Lupton Building. Contracts for the assistant football coaches will not be renewed as well.
During his four-year tenure as head coach Sewak compiled a 35-14 overall record but was 2-3 in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs, including a first round defeat each of the last two seasons and no postseason victories since 2002.
Sewak led the Eagles to the semifinals in 2002, but the Eagles failed to qualify for the playoffs the following year and then suffered first round exits in 2004 and 2005.
Georgia Southern finished the 2005 season 8-4 overall and 5-2 in the Southern Conference. The Eagles received an at-large bid to the I-AA playoffs after finishing second in the SoCon standings, but lost in the first round at Texas State 50-35.
"After considerable thought and reflection, I decided our football program needs to go in a different direction," said Baker. "Mike has directed the football program in a professional manner and been a positive ambassador for Georgia Southern. However, our expectations for the football program have not been met. Therefore, I feel it’s time to find new leadership for our storied program."
According to University President Bruce Grube, "Athletics Director Sam Baker has my full support in his decision to set a new course for the football program at Georgia Southern University. Intercollegiate athletics adds an important dimension to the life of this University. We look forward to the next chapter of Eagle Football."
Strategic Marketing final tomorrow night. And my IT Management grade is a friggin 90 on the dot going into the final. Will probably be doing the extra credit book report this weekend in addition to the take home final for which he wants us to write a small book just to make sure I keep the A.
Georgia Southern Athletics Will Not Renew Mike Sewak’s Contract
Story Date: November 29, 2005
STATESBORO, Ga. - The contract of Mike Sewak, head football coach at Georgia Southern University, will not be renewed. Sam Baker, Director of Athletics, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 29) in a press conference at the Lupton Building. Contracts for the assistant football coaches will not be renewed as well.
During his four-year tenure as head coach Sewak compiled a 35-14 overall record but was 2-3 in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs, including a first round defeat each of the last two seasons and no postseason victories since 2002.
Sewak led the Eagles to the semifinals in 2002, but the Eagles failed to qualify for the playoffs the following year and then suffered first round exits in 2004 and 2005.
Georgia Southern finished the 2005 season 8-4 overall and 5-2 in the Southern Conference. The Eagles received an at-large bid to the I-AA playoffs after finishing second in the SoCon standings, but lost in the first round at Texas State 50-35.
"After considerable thought and reflection, I decided our football program needs to go in a different direction," said Baker. "Mike has directed the football program in a professional manner and been a positive ambassador for Georgia Southern. However, our expectations for the football program have not been met. Therefore, I feel it’s time to find new leadership for our storied program."
According to University President Bruce Grube, "Athletics Director Sam Baker has my full support in his decision to set a new course for the football program at Georgia Southern University. Intercollegiate athletics adds an important dimension to the life of this University. We look forward to the next chapter of Eagle Football."
Strategic Marketing final tomorrow night. And my IT Management grade is a friggin 90 on the dot going into the final. Will probably be doing the extra credit book report this weekend in addition to the take home final for which he wants us to write a small book just to make sure I keep the A.