Valpo fires football coach with team 1-9

Published Nov. 10, 2013 6:17 p.m. ET

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Valparaiso coach Dale Carlson has been fired, a day after the Crusaders lost 72-12 to Butler.

Athletic director Mark LaBarbera announced the move Sunday in a news release.

Carlson was in his fourth season leading the Valpo football program and departs with a 3-40 record. The Crusaders are 1-9 and 1-6 in the Pioneer League.

Assistant head coach Mike Gravier will serve as interim coach for the Crusaders' season finale at home against Dayton on Saturday.