Media Report on UMaine’s Decision to Buy Out Coach Woodward’s Contract

The Associated Press, NBC Sports, Portland Press Herald, WABI (Channel 5), 92.9 The Ticket, WLBZ (Channel 2), WVII (Channel 7) and the Bangor Daily News were among news organizations to report on the University of Maine’s decision to buy out the contract of men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward. The decision was reached after evaluation of the program by Director of Athletics Karlton Creech and university administration. The BDN also published a statement from Woodward who said he is “extremely proud of the Black Bear basketball program” and respects Creech’s decision. USA Today and Boston.com carried the AP report.