Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic director Carlton Cooper announced
effective today that he has relieved head football coach Scotty Conley
of his duties.

"We are thankful for Scotty and his contributions to our football
program, but as an organization we have decided to go in a new direction
for our football program," said Cooper.

A national search for a new football coach will begin immediately.
Jamie Critchlow will serve as interim coach until a replacement has been
named.