I got this via e-mail, i guess all alumni/boosters did:

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08 January 2010

An Open Letter to the USF Community and Alumni

From: Judy Genshaft, President

I want to take a moment to thank Jim Leavitt, USF's founding football coach. As a native of St. Petersburg, Jim Leavitt was enthusiastic and successful in launching USF football from start-up to national achievement. He worked hard to run a successful program for 14 years and many USF athletes went on to greater heights.

Sadly, at the end of his tenure at USF, Coach Leavitt committed serious violations of our standards of conduct. A thorough, fair and professional review conducted by internal and external reviewers over the past three weeks led the university to decide that USF should now seek a new head coach.

This university exists to create a safe and exciting learning environment for its students. Intercollegiate athletics must always be seen as part of that learning environment. I've been deeply impressed by the accomplishments of the Athletic Department in ensuring our athletes are treated as students first.

Today we'll open a national search for a new head football coach. The Athletic Department anticipates a swift search, because, as Athletic Director Doug Woolard says, this is a team with a strong future.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Ave. ADM 241 Tampa, FL 33620
(813) 974-2791
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So he was dismissed for misconduct, not for mediocrity, and we have no one lined up to replace him.