Army parts ways with coach Rich Ellerson after Navy loss

Look for Ellerson's potential replacement to have experience at Army from stronger football eras there. Some names with West Point ties include Ohio State
Army parts ways with coach Rich Ellerson after Navy loss
Army parts ways with coach Rich Ellerson after Navy loss /

Rich Ellerson's Army teams slipped to a 5-19 combined record over the past two seasons.
Rich Ellerson's Army teams slipped to a 5-19 combined record over the past two seasons :: Matt Rourke/AP

Look for Ellerson's potential replacement to have experience at Army from stronger football eras there. Some names with West Point ties include Ohio State co-offensive coordinator Ed Warinner, New York Jets special teams coach Ben Kotwica, Vanderbilt defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, UCF offensive coordinator Charlie Taaffe, Richmond head coach Danny Rocco and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan.


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PETE THAMEL

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.