 Well, Bemidji State University and previous PSU football coach Jeff Tash announced today that they have resolved their differences amicably and satisfactorily. The school and Tash jointly issued a statement today saying they've concluded the personnel matter. Tash, who coached 20 years for the Beavers, was placed on administrative leave as head coach on August 30, two days before the team's first game of 2016. Tash later told Lakeland News he was let go because of his use of a racial slur after he became upset with music the team was playing that included profanity and racial slurs. PSU terminated Tash's head coach on November 8th of 2016 and he's been in the appeal and arbitration process since then. Today's joint statement says Tash and the University have agreed that he can best serve PSU and its football program by helping the PSU Athletic Department this spring to improve its relationship with its alumni and community. Upon completion of this service, Tash has agreed that he will retire from his employment at PSU to pursue other career opportunities. The statement says Tash sincerely apologizes for his regrettable mistake and its impact on the PSU football players, coaches and fans. Tash and the University say they regret any disruption that may have occurred in PSU's football program and with its alumni and the community. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.