Tonight, Dirk Koetter coached like his job was on the line (and it was) in the Sun Devils 28 to 14 victory over the AZ Mildcats down in the Socialist Republic of Tucson. For the 1st time this season, Koetter had his team fired up and under control. His game plan, something missing all season, was brilliant. Going for it on 4th down in the 1st Qtr really took it right to Arizona. Rudy Carpenter had his best game of the season and the running attack was awesome tonight. Where has 'this' team been hiding? Koetter finally won a game he wasn't suppossed to win. The Sun Devils should receive a bowl bid, which means a month more of needed practice which will help develop the younger players. Way to go ASU!!!
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BREAKING NEWS:
Koetter out as ASU football coach
Jeff Metcalfe
The Arizona Republic
Nov. 26, 2006 02:56 PM
Dirk Koetter will not return next season as Arizona State football coach, sources said today. Second-year Athletic Director Lisa Love will discuss Koetter's dismissal tonight after the ASU football banquet. Koetter also is expected to speak with the media.
Koetter is 40-33 (21-28 Pac-10) in six seasons at ASU. He is under contract through Jan. 6, 2010 under terms of a two-year extension approved by the Arizona Board of Regents in March.
He is owed $2,850,000 in guaranteed salary for 2007-09 unless a settlement is reached with ASU as part of a resignation. ASU completed its regular season with a 7-5 record after defeating Arizona 28-14 on Saturday. The Sun Devils will play in a third straight bowl game, probably the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 21 or the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco on Dec. 27.
It's unknown if Koetter, 47, will coach in the bowl game.
'There is a God'!!!
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