ORLANDO, Fla. – American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco has issued the following statement on the retirement of UCF football coach George O’Leary.
“The American Athletic Conference will always owe a debt of gratitude to George O'Leary, who helped our conference gain immediate credibility with UCF's Fiesta Bowl championship in our first year. George has enjoyed a wonderful career and established himself as one of the best coaches in college football - one who created unprecedented success on and off the field at UCF. His commitment to academic excellence was every bit as impressive as his numerous conference and bowl championships. We all wish him success in his retirement.”
“The American Athletic Conference will always owe a debt of gratitude to George O'Leary, who helped our conference gain immediate credibility with UCF's Fiesta Bowl championship in our first year. George has enjoyed a wonderful career and established himself as one of the best coaches in college football - one who created unprecedented success on and off the field at UCF. His commitment to academic excellence was every bit as impressive as his numerous conference and bowl championships. We all wish him success in his retirement.”
