FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY UL LAFAYETTE
November 26, 2001

CAJUNS AND BALDWIN PART WAYS

Lafayette, La- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced today that head football coach Jerry Baldwin has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. UL Lafayette athletic director Nelson Schexnayder declared that a coaching search would begin immediately. No timetable has been set for the hiring of a new coach.

The University will honor the final year remaining on Baldwins contract.  Terms of the payout will not be disclosed.

Baldwin was hired as the 19th head coach in school history prior to the 1999 season. In three years, Baldwin compiled a 6-27 record, including a 3-8 finish this season.