Being named ACC Coach of the Year wasn't enough to save his job.
Friedgen was entering the last year of his contract. In 10 seasons, he went 74-50 with 7 bowl appearances and 2 ACC CotY awards.
Maryland decided it didn't want to give him an extension. Friedgen refused to retire. So, rather than having a lame duck coach, Maryland fired him.
Mike Leach is assumed to be the leading candidate.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5938838
Friedgen was entering the last year of his contract. In 10 seasons, he went 74-50 with 7 bowl appearances and 2 ACC CotY awards.
Maryland decided it didn't want to give him an extension. Friedgen refused to retire. So, rather than having a lame duck coach, Maryland fired him.
Mike Leach is assumed to be the leading candidate.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5938838