Hilltoppers dismiss Elson in 7th season

at 11/09/09 10:24AM
Western Kentucky have(sic) fired coach David Elson amid the Hilltoppers' first fully eligible season for Football Bowl Subdivision play, a source told ESPN.com's Pat Forde on Monday.

Western Kentucky fell to 0-9 and 0-5 in the Sun Belt Conference after a 40-20 loss Saturday to Troy.

Elson, 39-41 in seven seasons as the Hilltoppers' coach, was fired Sunday night, the source said, but will finish the season with the team.

A press conference was set for Monday at 2 p.m. ET to announce the move.

See the article on ESPN here.
  • farmer
    Well maybe there is something to the rumor of Dr. Ransdell and Dr. Selig being seen eating dinner with Tommy Tuberville at Tumbleweed in Glasgow the other day.
    by farmer at 11/09/09 11:16AM
  • sar_bear
    Awesome! Some of us in the student section were chanting "Fire Elson" at the end of the 3rd quarter Saturday. :)
    by sar_bear at 11/09/09 11:52AM
  • caraboo
    do they want mark snyder?
    by caraboo at 11/09/09 12:10PM
  • titansfan0827
    I saw this and literally jumped up and down in a practice room, texted everyone I knew, and ran around the thrid floor telling everyone. Even our Marching Band director was excited. :) Good day!!
    by titansfan0827 at 11/15/09 4:22PM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Funny guy :P We didn't sit around the table and eat while we met, but it was a nice way to worship.
    by be_with_me_lord at 11/17/09 9:29PM
  • pixiedustalone
    I heard you killed an entire deer family, minus whatever kids are now orphaned. Good job!
    by pixiedustalone at 11/25/09 5:55PM
  • wolftrack
    I didn't see him...I don't normally watch NY...
    by wolftrack at 12/19/09 12:01AM
  • fullofgrace

    happy
    holidays!
    by fullofgrace at 12/24/09 1:08AM