The University of Kansas has relieved Charlie Weis of his duties as head football coach, effective early Sunday morning. The news was reported on KU’s official athletics website. Defensive Coordinator Clint Bowen will take over on an interim basis. Weis was in the third year of a five year contract.
According to a statement released by Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger, he advised Weis of the decision and then met with the rest of the coaching staff. “I appreciate what Coach Weis did with several facets of our football program,” said Zenger. “But we have not made the on-the-field progress we believe we should. I believe new leadership gives our coaches and players the best chance to make a fresh start.”
Weis was hired in December 2011 to take over the program after the dismissal of Turner Gill. The Jayhawks won only once in 2012 (a season-opening 31-17 victory over South Dakota State), then went 3-9 in 2013. Kansas is currently 2-2 this season after being shutout by Texas on Saturday 23-0. During Weis’ tenure, the Jayhawks beat only one conference foe…a 31-19 win at home over West Virginia last season.
Kansas travels to West Virginia this Saturday.
