Jim Larranaga steps down: Ex-Miami coach cites frustrations with NIL landscape among reasons for abrupt exit [Video]

Former Miami coach Jim Larranaga explained his abrupt resignation on Thursday as due at least in part over exhaustion of the changing climate in college athletics and the constant struggle of juggling NIL in addition to running a program. Larranaga, 75, said in a press conference announcing his decision that he finally felt he could no longer give in his role what he felt it deserved, prompting him to resign the day after Christmas and just five days removed from a home loss to Mount St. Mary’s that dropped the team to 4-8.

“There’s one thing you’ve got to constantly ask yourself: Are you going to give everything you have — the commitment it deserves, 100% of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually?” Larranaga said. “Quite frankly, I’ve tried to do that through my life and my time here. But I’m exhausted. I’ve tried every which way …