With coaching changes going on throughout the ranks of college football, the Lions have made their own impact on the NCAA football coaching shamble by releasing former head coach Mike Lucas after five seasons.
After leading Southeastern to a 31-14 win over rival Nicholls State in the River Bell Classic on Nov. 17, university officials released Lucas on Monday, Nov. 21.
Athletic Director Bart Bellairs released this statement after the firing:
“The decision to change coaches is not easy and has nothing to with his character, but we felt like we needed to make a change in the direction of the