Jun 15, 2009
Gabby Price Steps Down as Football Coach
Gabby Price has announced that he is stepping down as head coach of the Husson University Football program. "I have decided to resign as Head Football Coach. I couldn't be more excited about the future of Husson Football. We have great people, good players, a new league, and an exciting recruiting class. It simply is time to step aside."
"Gabby is the student athlete's coach. His passion, caring and support for his student athletes are among his greatest qualities," said Husson President Bill Beardsley. "He challenges them, works them hard and praises their academic pursuits just as much as what they do on the field. That is what NCAA Division III athletics and Husson University are all about. Gabby is one of the finest people and most charismatic coaches I have ever had the honor to work with. He is a personal friend and I will miss him very much," said Beardsley.
Price has been at the helm for 7 years and fielded his first team in 2003. He leaves the program with a 25-28 win-loss record. In his final three seasons his teams went 19-10. This past season his team was 7-3 and earned the schools first post-season bid to the ECAC Northeast Bowl where the Eagles lost to St. John Fisher 17-7. At the end of last season the Eagles were ranked 5th in New England. Price served as Athletic Director for 5 years then stepped down in 2008 to concentrate on his coaching duties.
A few of the more memorable moments during the past 6 seasons include the programs first victory over Mt. Ida, a victory over Division II Pace University, a victory over Division I LaSalle, and the program becoming part of the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference in 2008.
"Gabby has had a storied coaching career at both Bangor High School and Husson University. His passion for the game combined with an extraordinary commitment to student-athletes was a formula for success. He has touched many lives and made a difference, and leaves a regional program that earned ECAC post season play. We will be meeting over the next few weeks with Coaches and Student Athletes and will put a plan into place for a search for a new coach," said Athletic Director Cindy Connelley.
