Highlights from UNCW News Conference re: Coach Moss

These are highlights from the news conference that were Tweeted to our Twitter followers. If you would like to follow us on Twitter, sign up at www.Twitter.com.

UNCW AD says the only coach she’s interesting in reaching out to is interim coach Brooks Lee

UNCW AD Mehrtens confident she will find someone student, alums, community will embrace

Mehrtens, Moss will meet next week to go over his new duties

Merhtens says Moss decision has nothing to do with boosters

Merhtens did not consult players for Moss decision

Mehrtens hopes to have new coach by end of NCAAs

Interim UNCW coach Brooks Lee says Moss firing caught team off guard; will talk to team this afternoon for first time

Lee: “It’s very tough to be up here. I have a great deal of respect for Coach Moss as a coach and as a man.”

Lee: needs time to put new plan in motion

Lee: no hints from Moss he was on hot seat

Lee: moving forward with recruiting; will contact current recruits

Lee spent two seasons at UNCG before coming to UNCW

Lee: haven’t thought about being candidate as permanent coach

More on Benny Moss dismissal tonight on WWAY starting at 5