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Shane Lyons' Official Statement On Dana Holgorsen's Status As West Virginia Head Coach

West Virginia AD Shane Lyons releases statement confirming earlier reports of Dana Holgorsen remaining the Mountaineers' head coach through 2016.

West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons just released this official statement regarding the retention of Mountaineer head coach Dana Holgorsen for the 2016 season.

"Dana Holgorsen will return as our head football coach in 2016. After evaluating our football program after the close of the regular season, I believe that continuity is best for our program. I know that Dana, his staff and everyone who supports Mountaineer football was disappointed with how our regular season ended.