Todd Graham resigns as Hawai’i football coach
Hawai’i announced on Friday that football coach Todd Graham resigned from this system.
As a result of Graham resigned, he won’t be owed any further cash. He’ll obtain his regular reimbursements and compensation earned, in keeping with an announcement from this system.
Graham was employed as the pinnacle coach for the Rainbow Warriors program in January 2020 and not too long ago accomplished the second yr of his five-year contract by which he earned $800,000 per yr, in keeping with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
He completed his tenure at Hawai’i with a 11-11 document.
“After a lot prayer and reflection with my household, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ll step away as head coach of the Rainbow Warriors, with a really heavy coronary heart,” Graham stated in an announcement. “I wish to give my thanks and appreciation to the gamers, workers and coaches who persevered via all of the challenges of 2020 and 2021. It wasn’t straightforward, however all of them fought the great battle and we did issues the proper manner.”
In Graham’s resignation, he additionally acknowledged that the college didn’t ask him to step down, citing that it was “clear that he wanted to step away and do what’s finest” for ”him, his household and his well being.”
“I couldn’t have requested extra of their dedication, work ethic and love for our gamers and football program. … We’ve got laid a powerful basis for future success, and I’ll at all times be cheering you on!”
Graham resigning comes every week after the College of Hawai’i Board of Regents deliberate to deal with the problem of morale within the Rainbow Warriors football program. Greater than a dozen Hawai’i football gamers stated they have been leaving this system through the switch portal in keeping with KHON TV.
Senate Larger Schooling Committee Chair Donna Mercado Kim stated gamers who deliberate to depart this system made their determination primarily based on issues that transcend the football discipline.
The Related Press reported that the testimony was primarily from former gamers and oldsters who have been essential of Graham’s administration, together with his relationship with gamers.
The Rainbow Warriors have been slated to play within the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl towards Memphis on Dec. 23 however was unable to play resulting from COVID-19 points within the Rainbow Warriors program. If Hawai’i would have performed, the Rainbow Warriors would have made their tenth look within the bowl recreation final month.
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