Riggleman resigns: Amid plenty of turmoil, an abundance of turnover
Starting with the the Redskins’ dismissal of Jim Zorn by the Redskins in Jan. 2010, nine coaches or managers of Washington area pro or major college basketball teams have parted ways with their employer, either through firing or resignation.
| Team | Coach/Manager | Date | How left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Nationals | Jim Riggleman | Thursday | Resigned |
| Navy men's basketball | Billy Lange | May 2011 | Resigned |
| Maryland men's basketball | Gary Williams | May 2011 | Resigned |
| George Washington men's basketball | Karl Hobbs | April 2011 | Fired |
| George Mason men's basketball | Jim Larranaga | April 2011 | Resigned |
| Maryland football | Ralph Friedgen | Dec. 2010 | Fired |
| Washington Mystics | Julie Plank | Oct. 2010 | Fired |
| D.C. United | Curt Onalfo | Aug. 2010 | Fired |
| Washington Redskins | Jim Zorn | Jan. 2010 | Fired |