[2024] To the Black and Gold Faithful

[dearden]

This article was originally published on Yosef’s Cabin.

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To the Black and Gold Faithful,

I wanted you to hear the news from me first: as of this morning, Appalachian State University and I mutually-agreed to terminate the remaining three years of my contract as Head Coach of the Mountaineer football team.  The original two-years of my contract, plus a one-year extension I signed yesterday evening, were bought-out by the University of Miami pursuant to an agreement between both universities, where I would be relieved of my duties at Appalachian State following the New Mexico Bowl to become the Miami Hurricanes Head Coach ahead of the 2025 collegiate football season.

I know you probably have a lot of questions, and I will endeavor to answer them in time.  But first, I wanted to express my immense gratitude to all of you.  Your ferocious passion, your unwavering dedication, and unconditional support have made my experience with Appalachian State one that I will cherish for a lifetime - I will forever bleed black and gold because you welcomed me into your home and truly made me feel like one of your own, like a true member of the Mountaineer football family.  And just like when it comes to saying farewell to a family member, I can assure you: this isn’t goodbye, it’s see you again soon.

-@dearden

 

Edited August 23 by dearden

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