Posted on 02/03/2005 3:55:35 PM PST by SmithL
Nashville -- Ashley McElhiney is remaining as coach of the Nashville Rhythm, after the ABA team said Thursday that a co-owner didn't have the authority to fire her.
"We understand any disappointment and anger our fans felt from the incident," general manager Daniel Bucher said in a statement. "But we now ask them to please put this in context with the whole season and show their support for our coach and the team. The Rhythm needs our fans to help us finish the season successfully."
McElhiney is the first female to coach a men's professional team.
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Kinda figured this is what would wind up happening.
That part-owner who "fired" the coach is way over the top.
That part-owner allegedly attempted suicide later.
oops, thought it was a WNBA team...sorry....
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