Carter football coach Derek Witt placed on administrative leave

Carter football coach Derek Witt has been placed on administrative leave.

Attempts to reach Witt and the Carter administration were not returned. Knox County spokesperson Carly Harrington confirmed he is on leave, but declined to specify why.

She issued the following statement: "Derek Witt, the head football coach for Carter High School, has been placed on administrative leave with pay, pending an investigation. Because this investigation is continuing, we are unable to comment further at this time."

Carter's spring practice schedule and who will lead it is unknown.

The Hornets finished 2-8 last season.

Witt, a 1994 graduate from Carter, took over the program last February. He had served as an assistant the previous two seasons under Jeff McMillan.