Dunn Quits

Men’s basketball coach Terry Dunn suddenly resigned on January 8, the day before Ivy League play was to begin. Media reports—and several DAM sources—indicated a player revolt led to the resignation, but acting Athletic Director Bob Ceplikas ’78 denied it. “I have no idea how they got that,” he said. “This was Terry’s decision.” It’s well known that Dunn ran tough practices, but players refused to talk about the abrupt resignation. The College named Mark Graupe, a first-year assistant coach, as interim coach. “We told the athletic director that we didn’t want anyone coming in from the outside,” said team captain Robbie Pride ’10. “With there being so much drama lately we need stability and positive energy, and Coach Graupe gives us that.” Graupe said he was grateful for the opportunity. “In the next two months I’m simply going to work very hard and, with the help of the coaching staff and administration, do my best to guide these young men through the rigors of the Ivy season,” he said. The team’s record through January was 4-12. Dunn’s record through five and a half seasons was 47-103.