MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis has fired coach Tommy West, saying the school wants to do in a different direction after the season.
Athletic Director R.C. Johnson said at a news conference late Monday morning that he had met with West earlier and told the coach that the university "wanted our program to go in a different direction."
The firing comes after the Tigers started the season 2-7 and less than 48 hours after a 56-28 loss to in-state rival Tennessee, assuring Memphis of its third losing season in the past four campaigns.
The Commercial Appeal first reported the firing.
West served as Clemson's head coach from December of 1993, which included guiding the team to a victory in that season's Peach Bowl, through 1998.
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