Taynor Out as LHU Football Coach
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Lock Haven University has announced that Dave Taynor will not return as the head football coach.
The Bald Eagles closed the 2019 season on Saturday with a win over Gannon. With the win, LHU finished the 2019 season at 2-9 overall and Lock Haven went 0-7 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Divisional play. In five seasons, Taynor was 12-43 (9-25 PSAC East). Lock Haven last had a winning season, 6-4, in 1981, followed by 38 straight losing seasons.
“To make a decision like this was difficult, but after carefully evaluating the situation, I have concluded that this is the right direction for Lock Haven University athletics to take,” LHU Director of Athletics Dr. Tom Gioglio said. “I sincerely appreciate the hard work and commitment shown by coach Taynor over the past several years and I thank him for his dedication to the Lock Haven University football program. I wish Dave and his family all the best in the future. Our search for a new head football coach will begin immediately.”
A national search for LHU’s next head coach will begin immediately. Assistant Coach Bill Nickel will serve as the interim head coach until the new head coach is announced.
