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FIU hires former Colorado coach MacIntyre to lead Panthers

December 9, 2021 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Florida International hired former Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre to lead the Panthers on Thursday.

MacIntyre, 56, was most recently the defensive coordinator at Memphis.

He replaces Butch Davis, the former Miami coach who parted ways with the school after going 24-32 over five seasons.

FIU hires UCF’s Scott Carr as school’s athletic director

By TIM REYNOLDSNovember 30, 2021 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Scott Carr was hired Tuesday as FIU’s athletic director, coming to the Panthers after nearly six years in the athletic department at UCF.

It’s the first step toward what FIU hopes is a revamping of athletics, a process that will begin with the hiring of a new football coach.

FIU says Butch Davis won’t return after this season

By TIM REYNOLDSNovember 16, 2021 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Butch Davis will not be back as FIU's football coach in 2022, and the search for a new coach will not begin until the school's hiring of a new athletic director is completed.

Garcia steps down as FIU athletic director, search underway

By TIM REYNOLDSNovember 10, 2021 GMT

Florida International began a search for a new athletic director after Pete Garcia announced Wednesday that he is resigning following 15 years on the job.

Garcia is now a senior adviser to FIU President Mark Rosenberg, focusing on revenue generation and fundraising.

FIU tops Alcorn State 17-10 for Butch Davis’ 1st program win

September 9, 2017 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alex McGough threw for 328 yards and had a go-ahead touchdown run with 1:12 remaining to help Florida International beat FCS Alcorn State 17-10 on Friday night for coach Butch Davis' first victory at the school...