More on the nature of the parting, from Kerry Eggers in the Trib [Link]
De Carolis -- who has requested no interviews until next week -- isn't leaving due to effects from Parkinson's disease, with which he was diagnosed in 2011. He also isn't leaving entirely on his own accord.
The Philadelphia native's contract runs through June 30, 2016. He sought an extension through 2019, which would have allowed him to continue to work on completion of the Reser Stadium expansion project.
After completing a recent review of De Carolis, Ray met with the AD and told him that he wouldn't be getting a contract extension. Rather than serve out a lame-duck final year, De Carolis chose to resign and, as he said in a statement, look ahead to "other exciting opportunities in the world of intercollegiate athletics."
Several influential alums and boosters felt De Carolis' time had passed and wanted Ray to go in another direction. How much that persuaded OSU's president to deny the contract extension is unclear, but it played at least a part in the decision.
De Carolis -- who has requested no interviews until next week -- isn't leaving due to effects from Parkinson's disease, with which he was diagnosed in 2011. He also isn't leaving entirely on his own accord.
The Philadelphia native's contract runs through June 30, 2016. He sought an extension through 2019, which would have allowed him to continue to work on completion of the Reser Stadium expansion project.
After completing a recent review of De Carolis, Ray met with the AD and told him that he wouldn't be getting a contract extension. Rather than serve out a lame-duck final year, De Carolis chose to resign and, as he said in a statement, look ahead to "other exciting opportunities in the world of intercollegiate athletics."
Several influential alums and boosters felt De Carolis' time had passed and wanted Ray to go in another direction. How much that persuaded OSU's president to deny the contract extension is unclear, but it played at least a part in the decision.
