Joe Schad of ESPN.com is reporting that Glen Mason has been fired by the Golden Gophers. The official announcement is expected later this evening. The Insight Bowl appeared to be the last straw for Glen and we have our first Big11Ten football opening of the year.
This is a little bittersweet as we've always held a soft spot for Mason because of his Buckeye roots. Here's hoping Glen lands on his feet.
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I am surprised they let him on the plane home.
The more I think about this, the more I am wondering if Minnesota can do better than Mason. He's no Vest, but he's a decent coach. They're going to open a new stadium Dennie Green style if they're not careful.
Also, I forgot about Johnelle Smith when I mentioned that Mason was the 1st conference football opening for the year.
Huge mistake by Minn. Mason has led the Gophers to more Bowl games than the school went to in all the years prior to his regime. Reminds me of IU firing Coach Bill Mallory. He coached there from '84-'96 & took the Hoosiers to 6 bowl games during that time. Previously, they only went to 2 bowl games & have gone to none since.