Hundreds rally at Pine-Richland board meeting calling for fired coach to be reinstated

Mary Beth Katic of Richland Township (right) protests with others during a “Huddle Up for Coach K” rally outside of the Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting Monday.

Former Pine-Richland football Coach Eric Kasperowicz (center, in black) talks to people during a “Huddle Up for Coach K” rally held in his honor outside of the Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting Monday.

Judi Peters of Pine Township (right) holds a sign that reads “Bring back our coaches” as she protests with others during a “Huddle Up for Coach K” rally outside of the Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting Monday. The rally was held to protest the firing of football Coach Eric Kasperowicz.

Donna McWhirter of Pine Township (right) protests with others during a “Huddle Up for Coach K” rally outside of the Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting Monday. The rally was held to protest the firing of football Coach Eric Kasperowicz.

People boo as Pine-Richland School Board President Peter Lyons arrives for a planning meeting at the district offices during a “Huddle Up for Coach K” rally Monday. The rally was held to protest the firing of football Coach Eric Kasperowicz.

A Pine-Richland football player holds a sign that reads “We only play for Coach K” during a “Huddle Up for Coach K” rally outside a Pine-Richland School Board planning meeting Monday.