Dec 12, 2006, 1:30 GMT
Ruston, LA - Bob Toledo was introduced as Tulane University's new head football coach Monday.
Toledo replaces Chris Scelfo, who earned a pink slip with a 37-57 record in eight seasons at Tulane, including a 4-8 finish this season.
'I believe Bob will create a winning atmosphere that will bring Tulane fans back to the Superdome,' said director of athletics Rick Dickson.
'He knows how to coach great football in a great academic setting and he has the fire and drive to develop a successful program here. Bob is a proven winner and his enthusiasm for Tulane was apparent from our first conversation through the entire interview process.'
The 60-year-old Toledo came out of retirement this past season to be the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the University of New Mexico Lobos. New Mexico finished 6-6 this season, and will face San Jose State in the New Mexico Bowl on December 23.
'I am very excited about the opportunity to be the head football coach at Tulane University,' said Toledo. 'Tulane is a well-respected school with an outstanding academic reputation, and I look forward to creating excitement for both the fans and program.
Toledo was head coach at UCLA from 1996-2002, where he went 49-32, winning two Pac-10 championships and leading the Bruins on a school-record 20-game winning streak. Toledo was fired after a 7-5 finish in 2002.
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