Adrian, MI – Adrian College has announced the resignation of long-time Head Football Coach Jim Deere. The school accepted his resignation Tuesday afternoon.
Deere (’89) has totaled a record of (76-60 overall, 46-35 MIAA) during his 14-year career as coach. Under Deere’s direction, the Bulldogs won the 2012 and 2014 MIAA Championship. Deere played defensive back for the Bulldogs. Prior to taking on the head coaching position for the ‘Dawgs, Deere served as Adrian’s defensive coordinator for three seasons from 2007 to 2009. Along with his experience on the Adrian College coaching staff, Deere coached at Sterling Heights Stevenson High School in 1993 and 1994 and Morenci High School in 1996.
“Adrian College is extremely thankful for all of the years Coach Deere has given to Adrian College and our football program,” said Athletic Director Craig Rainey. “We wish Coach Deere much success in his future endeavors.”
Offensive Coordinator, Harry Bailey (’09) (pictured right), will move in as Interim Head Coach of the Bulldogs for the remainder of the season. The rest of the coaching staff will remain the same.
The College will commence a search for a new head football coach at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Adrian’s next contest will be at home on Saturday, October 28 when they host Albion College at 3:00 PM. AC is currently 1-6 overall and 0-3 in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
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