blogs: Rick Redding 

In the near future, U of L President James Ramsey and A.D. Tom Jurich and would do well to memorize the following statements made by Western A.D. Wood Selig and President Dr. Gary Ransdell today: Selig's statement: "We want to make it clear that we don't believe our struggles are due to a lack of effort by any of our student-athletes or coaching staff. We know all of them are doing everything they can to be successful. David Elson has made an enormous contribution to our football program for 14 years, and he is to be commended on many levels. We sincerely appreciate his efforts in laying a solid foundation for our football program. As the losses have mounted over the last two seasons, the level of frustration and disappointment throughout the community has increased, and we must address that at this time. Any time a decision like this has to be made, it is extremely difficult for all those involved — both personally and professionally. But we feel it is necessary at this time to have new leadership at the top of our football program. A fresh start at this point is in the best long-term interest of the program." Ransdell's comment: "Our objective has to be the best interest of the University, this football program and the student-athletes. We promise them as recruits that we will do everything we can to put them in a situation to be successful, and this is consistent with that promise. Hilltopper fans need to remain Hilltopper fans and support this program. The young men on our football team have tremendous character. We get to know them and their families in the recruiting process, and they will not give up on this program — just as we are not going to give up on them. I think you will see them play with pride and honor these last three games and moving forward into the offseason and the years ahead." Now who's the new coach going to be?

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