Northern Arizona head coach Adras resigns
Dec 10, 2011 - 12:38 AM Flagstaff, AZ (Sports Network) - Northern Arizona announced on Friday that head coach Mike Adras has resigned so he can pursue other opportunities.The 50-year-old Adras served as assistant coach for seven years before taking over as head coach in 1999. He compiled a 193-170 mark with the school and led the Lumberjacks to a 2000 NCAA Tournament appearance. They lost to St. John's, 61-56, in the first round.
Athletics director Jim Fallis stated that Dave Brown, a long-time NAU employee, will serve as the interim coach.
The Lumberjacks are off to a 2-7 mark this season. Brown, who at one time was the head coach of the NAU women's basketball team, has his first contest in his new role Saturday against CSU Bakersfield.
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