Bob Diaco is out as the head coach at UConn after three seasons.
The architect of Brian Kelly’s best defenses at Notre Dame lost his job on Monday afternoon after a 3-9 season, finishing at 11-26 in his three years in Storrs. Diaco’s firing is effective January 2nd, likely a negotiated date as his contract buy-out drops significantly after the new year. Diaco had received a contract extension through 2020 that included a pay raise heading into the season.
The news of Diaco’s firing comes just days after Notre Dame announced the hiring of new coordinator Mike Elko.