The University will hold a press conference at 6:30 this evening to announce the dismissal of Coach Gary Barnett as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team. It has not been announced who will lead the team at the Champs Sports Bowl.
UPDATE:Atlhetic Director Mike Bohn has decided to change coaches at the University Colorado. Gary Barnett’s heart will always be in Colorado. He is disappointecd to no longer be the head coach for the Buffaloes. Gary will accept a $3 million settlement from the University. He hopes to be remembered and appreciated for the balance he has brought to the program on and off the field.
Coach Barnett has been given an opportunity to coach the bowl, he has yet to make a decision, but is doubtful that he will guide the Buffs to the Champs Sports Bowl Game. Barnett plans to coach again but he has no idea when or where. The State of Colorado pays assistant coaches on a month to month basis. All assistant coaches are guaranteed tenure though the end of December.
Gary Barnett finished with this “The University of Colorado is a gold mine. The opportunites for the program in Colorado as good as anywhere in the country.” Gary Barnett was eloquent, emotional, and a true class act throughout the entire press conference.
Mike Bohn apologized to all Colorado players, fans, and boosters for the way this transpired in the media. Bohn is committed to bring a great coach to inspire players at the University of Colorado. The search process has already begun and they will try to move as quickly as possible. “No single factor or incident led to this decision.” “On many many fronts it was time to make a change.” Bohn talked of the loss of swagger and confidence throughout the program.
I’m pleased with the way this was handled professionally on both sides and I am excited for the future at the University of Colorado.

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