JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2023) – East Tennessee State University Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander announced on Sunday that a leadership change has been made with the ETSU football program. 
 
"I met with Coach Quarles earlier today and informed him that we have decided to go in a different direction with the program," said Dr. Sander. "I appreciate all that Coach Quarles has done for our student-athletes, ETSU and the community. We wish him and his family the best."
 
A national search will begin immediately. 
 
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