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AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Former Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey has backed out of an agreement to take over at UMass, citing personal reasons.
UMass athletic director Ryan Bamford said Thursday that Kelsey asked to be let out of his contract that was signed Tuesday, making clear that it was for "very personal" reasons.
Kelsey said in a statement released by the university that he is sorry and felt welcome while on campus.
Kelsey was scheduled to meet with reporters on Thursday, but UMass abruptly canceled just before the press conference was set to begin.
UMass fired Derek Kellogg after the Minutemen finished 15-18 this season. The team was 155-137 overall in nine seasons under Kellogg and just 67-83 in Atlantic 10 play.
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