Mark Cody announced Thursday that he has resigned as the University of Oklahoma's wrestling coach. Cody coached the Sooners for the past five years.
OU Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione said that Michael Lightner, who has served as an OU assistant coach for the last seven years, has been named interim head coach. Lightner was a four-time Big 12 champion and four-time All-American at OU, and won a national title in 2001.
"I am extremely grateful to have had the privilege to coach at the University of Oklahoma," said Cody. "I believe it is time for new leadership and for this reason I am resigning effective immediately.