Timeline of Terry Allen at Northern Iowa and Kansas
Terry Allen spent 22 years in college coaching including player years at Northern Iowa from 1975 to 1978, assistant coach 1980 to 1988, and head coach 1989 to 1996 with a 75-26 record and 743 winning percentage. He later coached at Kansas, with mixed road success and a sequence of notable games, losses, and a 4-7 season, including a 38-34 home loss to Missouri and a 41-13 loss to San Diego State.
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Allen Hired by Kansas to Replace Mason in 1996
On December 28 1996 Kansas hired Gary Allen to succeed Glen Mason who left for Minnesota. Seven months into his KU tenure Allen and his wife Lynn and daughter Angela welcomed son Chase while his third child Alex was born last year. Allen pictured after a 24 0 win over Alabama Birmingham as Kansas coach with athletics director Bob Frederick who had hired him away from UNI. Despite a 4 1 start the Jayhawks ended the season 5 6.
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Allen Withdraws From Iowa Coaching Consideration
On December 2, 1998, Allen ends his bid for the University of Iowa head coach position, stating he views KU as his real dream job and that the Hawkeye offer was not to be. He emphasizes his ties to his home and his love for the University of Kansas.
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Kansas Opens 2000 Season With 17 Point Loss At SMU
Sept 1 2000 Kansas falls 31 17 to SMU in a season opener overshadowed by preseason drought talks. Coach Allen calls the loss devastating as KU drops final four games to finish 4 7 on the year.
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KU fires Allen after 51 7 loss ends fifth straight season
The University of Kansas announces head coach Roy Allen has been dismissed following a 51 to 7 defeat at Nebraska, cementing a fifth straight losing season for the program.
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Allen fired as Kansas coach amid search for successor
Kansas announces the dismissal of head coach Mark Allen after a 20-33 four plus season record. Interim plans are set as athletic director Richard Konzem and acting president Barry Hemenway prepare for a rapid search, aiming to retain continuity with assistants and finalize a competitive staff under new leadership.
Allen Fades From KU After Coaching Career At Kansas Ends
Terry Allen leaves Kansas after a 40 6 loss to Kansas State and a forced coaching change. Al Bohl directed Richard Konzem to tell Allen he must win four straight or resign, which he refused. Tom Hayes takes over 3 weeks while KU searches. Allen says he will coach again, open to options, while acknowledging KU’s funding limits and basketball school identity. He reflects on time at KU and plans a November vacation with his family before moving on.
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