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Report User Central Arkansas fired head coach Rand Chappell just as the program had finished its transition to the Division I ranks.
The Bears were 9-21 overall and 3-13 in Southland play this season, and Chappell's career mark at UCA was 104-104.
"Personnel decisions are never easy," said athletic director Brad Teague. "Coach Chappell and his staff are fine individuals whom I respect, but there are times when tough decisions have to be made. I felt I needed to make a change for the good of UCA, and is men's basketball program."
Chappell came to Central Arkansas in 2003, and the Bears won 43 games in his first two seasons and made the school's first appearances in the NCAA Division II tournament.
The program then opted to go to the D-I route – and naturally struggled. The Bears won't be eligible for the postseason until next season.
Chappell had three years remaining of his contract.
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CENTRAL ARKANSAS FIRES CHAPPELL
Sunday, March 7, 2010, 9:23 AM
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This is a comment on the bracket buy, sell and hold article. Jeff, I am not a Notre Dame fan at all, but what I don't understand is how a Notre Dame with a 10-8 Big East record and is 4-2 against top 25 is a defensive buy, while others on the buy list have a far worse record against the types of teams they will face in the torunament. It seems to me that the whole idea behind the tournament is to put in teams that could possibly win games. Who is ODU going to beat?
misdrrandy11:04 AM