Indiana University Athletics
Indiana University Thanks Chris Lemonis, National Search for Successor to Begin Immediately
6/25/2018 4:26:00 PM | Baseball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass Monday expressed his deep appreciation to Chris Lemonis for his outstanding accomplishments during his tenure as the head coach of Indiana baseball and announced that a national search for Lemonis' successor has already begun.
"Chris Lemonis cemented Indiana's reputation as the premier baseball program in the Big Ten by guiding our program to three NCAA Tournament appearances in four years," Glass said. "Chris cared deeply for his players, represented Indiana University with class and distinction, and is a good friend to so many of us here at IU and around the state. We wish him and his family the best at Mississippi State.
"Indiana University is committed to building upon our established excellence as a baseball program and have already begun a diligent and thorough process to find the next head coach. This is a great job, with great facilities, at a world class university, and we will find a great leader for IU Baseball."
Today, Lemonis accepted the head coaching position at Mississippi State University.
"I will be forever grateful to Fred Glass and Indiana University for giving me the opportunity to be a head coach," said Lemonis. "Our four years in Bloomington were better than we could have ever expected. The University and Bloomington communities wrapped their arms around our family from day one. It is tough saying goodbye to so many great friends, colleagues, fans, and most importantly, the players. I am confident that Fred is going to find a great replacement to continue the IU baseball tradition."
Assistant coaches Kyle Bunn and Kyle Cheesborough will remain in their roles until a successor is named and determines whether to retain them. Bunn will serve as interim head coach, effective immediately. Senior Associate Athletic Director Scott Joraanstad will otherwise oversee the program until a new head coach is hired. That search will begin immediately, be led by Joraanstad, and include input from current players among others.
"Chris Lemonis cemented Indiana's reputation as the premier baseball program in the Big Ten by guiding our program to three NCAA Tournament appearances in four years," Glass said. "Chris cared deeply for his players, represented Indiana University with class and distinction, and is a good friend to so many of us here at IU and around the state. We wish him and his family the best at Mississippi State.
"Indiana University is committed to building upon our established excellence as a baseball program and have already begun a diligent and thorough process to find the next head coach. This is a great job, with great facilities, at a world class university, and we will find a great leader for IU Baseball."
Today, Lemonis accepted the head coaching position at Mississippi State University.
"I will be forever grateful to Fred Glass and Indiana University for giving me the opportunity to be a head coach," said Lemonis. "Our four years in Bloomington were better than we could have ever expected. The University and Bloomington communities wrapped their arms around our family from day one. It is tough saying goodbye to so many great friends, colleagues, fans, and most importantly, the players. I am confident that Fred is going to find a great replacement to continue the IU baseball tradition."
Assistant coaches Kyle Bunn and Kyle Cheesborough will remain in their roles until a successor is named and determines whether to retain them. Bunn will serve as interim head coach, effective immediately. Senior Associate Athletic Director Scott Joraanstad will otherwise oversee the program until a new head coach is hired. That search will begin immediately, be led by Joraanstad, and include input from current players among others.
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