Our prayers go out to Pinkel and his family.
Amid racial and politically strife at his university that directly involved his football team, Gary Pinkel is reportedly stepping down as Missouri head football coach.
It’s curious timing, but Pinkel will be stepping down for health reasons.
Sources confirm that Gary Pinkel will announce his resignation. Story coming.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) November 13, 2015
I'm told Pinkel's announcement will be related to health issues – not the last few days
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) November 13, 2015
Stunning news from Mizzou: Gary Pinkel will resign due to health reasons following this season. Just confirmed by University of Missouri.
— Rod Smith (@RodKRCG13) November 13, 2015
***UPDATE***
Pinkel has reportedly been diagnosed with Lymphoma.
Gary Pinkel has lymphoma. Here's part of the statement on his resignation. Transformative figure at Mizzou. pic.twitter.com/LQtn8POBaf
— Sam Mellinger (@mellinger) November 13, 2015
