Lincoln seeking a replacement for Kern

LOWER OXFORD, Pennsylvania -- For the second time in four months, one of Lincoln’s three most prominent head coaches has volunteered to leave the university.

Women’s basketball mentor Jessica Kern resigned her position earlier this month to accept an assistant’s position at Division I Furman (S.C.) following a four-season stint with the Lions. Football coach Ramon Flanigan exited in March amidst a very public rebuke of athletic director Darryl Pope.

“I will forever be indebted to Lincoln,” said Kern, who apparently left on better terms. “It will always be a special place to me.”

The move reportedly shocked and saddened many of the current members of the Lincoln women’s basketball squad -- who are coming off a 22-9 season, which established a new single season record for victories.

“I was contacted by the basketball parents and it was reported to me that the girls are devastated about how they received ...

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