Coach Hoeppner looks forward to resuming his head coaching duties as soon as possible. |
Hoeppner to Undergo Surgery
Sept. 12, 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana University Department of Athletics announced today that head football coach Terry Hoeppner will undergo surgery on Wednesday, Sept. 13 to address a medical issue. In his absence, assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Bill Lynch will assume the position of interim head coach, effective immediately.
Hoeppner has been under the care of neurosurgeon Dr. Marshall Poor, who will perform the surgical procedure.
"An MRI scan displayed evidence of a possible recurrent tumor," Poor said. "Surgery is planned to resect the tumor, and I would anticipate a return to work in two to four weeks."
Indiana Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan expressed support for Coach Hoeppner, Coach Lynch and the entire Hoosier Football program.
"The Department of Athletics and the university community stand behind Terry Hoeppner and his family as they address this matter. We are eager to assist the Hoeppners in any way we can and look forward to Terry's full and speedy recovery," Greenspan said. "In the meantime, we have full confidence in Coach Lynch, the entire football staff and our student-athletes, and want to do everything we can to help them be successful."
Hoeppner expressed gratitude for the support he has received and is optimistic about the future.
"The entire Indiana University family has treated me so well during my two
years in Bloomington and I cannot thank everyone enough for that," Hoeppner
said. "My health is an important part of being able to lead the Hoosier
Football program and I look forward to resuming my duties as head coach of
this team as soon as possible."
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