BYU football: Barry Lamb to take leave of absence

Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:00 a.m. MST

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PROVO — BYU assistant football coach Barry Lamb today announced he is taking a leave of absence from his coaching duties for health-related reasons.

The length of the leave has not been determined, but Lamb will not participate in the team's upcoming spring practices scheduled to run from March 15 to April 10.

"Barry is a valued member of our staff and a fiercely loyal and true friend," BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said. "I fully support Barry taking this leave to take care of important personal priorities."

Lamb coaches outside linebackers and special teams on Mendenhall's staff, helping the Cougars achieve a 49-15 record over the past five seasons. A 33-year veteran defensive coach who has coached in 12 bowl games, Lamb has served the past 16 seasons as a Cougar assistant since joining LaVell Edwards' staff in 1994.

During Lamb's absence defensive graduate assistant Nick Howell will assume his responsibilities.

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You need to hire Les Hamilton.

BYU | March 10, 2010 at 11:05 a.m.

Finally some type of FOOTBALL story. I know the DROUGHT will soon be...

FOOTBALL ! YES !!! | March 9, 2010 at 4:46 p.m.

I hope the coach can get some relief from what is effecting his...

Bummer | March 9, 2010 at 4:37 p.m.

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