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Massachusetts Athletics Makes Football Leadership Change

November 07, 2021 | Football

Head coach Walt Bell and defensive coordinator Tommy Restivo have been relieved of their coaching duties.

AMHERST, Mass. University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced today that football head coach Walt Bell and Defensive Coordinator Tommy Restivo have been relieved of their coaching duties. Bell was in his third season as head coach of the Minutemen and had a 2-23 overall record with a 1-8 record this season.
 
Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Alex Miller '07 will serve as the team's interim head coach. A national search to find the next leader of Massachusetts football will begin immediately.
 
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