Longtime Pitt State football coach Chuck Broyles is expected to announce his retirement from coaching at a press conference later today.
Broyles has coached the Gorillas for 20 years, and has posted more victories than any football coach in PSU history. He has served as PSU athletic director since 1996. His retirement will be effective immediately.
In a press release sent out this morning, PSU officials said President Steve Scott would outline additional changes to the university’s intercollegiate athletics program. The press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Wilkinson Alumni Center.
The announcement comes just a week after Broyles was arrested by Galena police after a traffic stop at 9:53 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 19th and Main streets.
After taking a Breathalyzer test, he was cited with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol. The citation also notes that he allegedly was going 46 mph in a 35 mph zone. He is scheduled to appear in city court on Tuesday at Galena.
Broyles previously said in a statement that he has always told his players not to do anything that would embarrass him, the football program or the university. He said he has told them that they shouldn’t do anything that would diminish the things that have been accomplished.
“Now, I’m the one who is embarrassed,” he said. “I hope others will not judge me too harshly or let this incident tarnish the PSU football program, Dr. Scott or the university.
“I am the one who made a poor choice, and I am the only one who is responsible for my actions.
