Tech released a statement at 4 p.m. Fox just reported it on his show.
Tech released a statement at 4 p.m. Fox just reported it on his show.
He took full responsibility and indicated it was for an "inappropriate relationship".
He also asked for privacy.
Sad deal for all!
Indicated he was "profoundly disappointed in myself"
Official statement regarding resignation of Tyler Summitt
RUSTON, La. – The following are official statements regarding the resignation of Tyler Summitt as head coach of Louisiana Tech University’s women’s basketball program.
From Louisiana Tech University:
“Effective immediately and for personal reasons, Tyler Summitt has stepped down as head coach of Louisiana Tech University’s women’s basketball program. The university has accepted his resignation and appreciates the contributions he has made to the growth and success of the Lady Techsters program during his tenure. Louisiana Tech will immediately begin the process of selecting a new head coach to lead the women’s basketball program and student-athletes forward. Louisiana Tech wishes Tyler and his family the best of luck in the future.”
From Tyler Summitt:
“It is with great regret that I resign from my position as head coach of the women’s basketball program at Louisiana Tech University. I am profoundly disappointed in myself for engaging in a relationship that has negatively affected the people I love, respect and care about the most. My hope, plans and prayers are to repair those relationships. I am appreciative of the opportunity I was given to coach at Louisiana Tech. I am heartbroken that my time has ended in Ruston, but because of my respect for the institution, it is best that I resign. I am hopeful the media and the public will respect the privacy of my family and me as we deal with this difficult situation I have caused.”
Louisiana Tech University
Flagship of the University of Louisiana System
Unfortunately I doubt his request for privacy will be honored.
Sad, and almost unfair, ending
I'm an asshole! What's your excuse?
What a crock of crap that squeaky clean image has been. Just as slimy as any other person.
Good old Memorial Gym