Wofford's Ayers announces retirement

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Wofford's Ayers announces retirement

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http://www.wyff4.com/article/wofford-fo ... e/14424914
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. —
Mike Ayers announced his retirement on Wednesday, Dec. 13, concluding a 30-year career as head football coach at Wofford College.

For three decades, Ayers guided the Terriers from the NAIA and NCAA Division II ranks to Division I and the Southern Conference. Along the way, the team made appearances in the Division II Playoffs in 1990 and 1991, the Division I FCS Playoffs in 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017, and claimed Southern Conference titles in 2003, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2017.
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Brought a couple good teams into Fargo. Best wishes for his retirement.
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YEAH! :D

Class Guy. Great Coach. Hate to see him leave except for 1 Saturday a year.
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What a career. Sounds like was a great coach & class act.
I remember being at the Wofford @ #1 JMU quarterfinal game in 2008. The ankle biters gave JMU all they could handle as JMU scored a very late TD to win 38-35.
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End of an era...
Celebrate Diversity.*
*of appearance only. Restrictions apply.
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Wow. Congratulations Coach Ayers and enjoy your retirement.
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