Unfortunately, the private life of a major college football coach has once again become laid bare for public consumption.
In a statement released Friday, the agent for UCLA head coach Jim Mora, Jimmy Sexton, released a statement confirming that his client and his wife, Shannon, have decided to separate. The couple have been married for more than 30 years, and have four children -- one daughter and three sons.
“After much thought and careful consideration, Jim and Shannon Mora have decided to separate,” the statement from Sexton began. “This was a very difficult decision and they appreciate the respect for their family’s privacy at this time.”
The 54-year-old Mora will be entering his fifth season as the head coach of the Bruins. Earlier this month, UCLA announced that Mora, 37-16 in his first four seasons with the Bruins, had reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension with the university.
There was no specific word on whether any type of raise was involved in the new agreement, which keeps Mora signed through the 2021 season.