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Former BGSU Men's Soccer Coach Mel Mahler
Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 5:01 pm
by leardm17
http://gobonnies.collegesports.com/spor ... 05aaa.html
I am a long time, first time of AZZ.com. Good to see Mel land on his feet!
Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 5:05 pm
by It's the Journey...
And, Dr. Zwirline should know since he was the AD here
Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 6:49 pm
by SaxyIrishTenor
Aww, hell, now I'm losing another UDS manager.
Re: Former BGSU Men's Soccer Coach Mel Mahler
Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 7:00 pm
by UK Peregrine
Quality first post, thanks for sharing this story and welcome on board.
Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 8:25 pm
by TG1996
Not to get off topic (because I think its great that Coach Mahler is getting another shot somewhere!), but does anyone know what ever happened to former BG SID Steve Barr? He was always a good guy, a pleasure to work with even as an ignorant student, and a couple of us were just wondering where he may be working nowadays. Anyone?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 10:54 am
by NY-BG-FAN
I still don't understand why Mahler was fired here.
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 11:07 am
by transfer2BGSU
He was not fired, his contract was not renewed.
http://bgsufalcons.collegesports.com/sp ... 04aaa.html
BGSU Will Not Renew Contract of Men's Soccer Coach
Mel Mahler's contract will not be renewed.
Jan. 30, 2004
Bowling Green, Ohio - Bowling Green State University Athletic Director Paul Krebs has announced the University will not renew the contract of men's soccer coach Mel Mahler.
"While we appreciate the effort Mel has given to our men's soccer program and respect the recognition that he has brought to the University, we feel a change in leadership for this program is necessary at this time," said Krebs.
Mahler guided the Falcons for 10 years and compiled a 111-76-13 record (.588 pct.). He was an assistant at BGSU for seven years prior to becoming the full-time head coach in March of 1995. He led the Falcons to three Mid-American Conference regular season titles, three MAC Tournament titles, and three NCAA Tournament appearances (1995, 1996, 1997). He was named MAC Coach of the Year in 1996 and 2002.
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 12:40 pm
by NY-BG-FAN
My bad. Even still, it seems the team had a good amount of success under him. I always found that move puzzling.