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Woburn Football Coach Resigns 2 Days After Hire
Chris Nugai lasted significantly shorter than his predecessor Rocky Nelson did.
Rocky Nelson was the head coach of the Woburn football team for 31 years. His replacement lasted two days.
Chris Nugai resigned from the position "due to personal reasons", Woburn Principal Jessica Callanan said Monday.
Nugai was hired Friday. He let Woburn know about his decision to resign on Sunday. Nugai will remain the University of New Haven.
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The coaching position will be reopened this week, Callanan said.
It is w disappointment that I announce that the new WMHS football coach resigned due to personal reasons. Posn will be reopened this week.
— Jessica B. Callanan (@wmhs_principal) February 6, 2017
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