[1] After his playing career ended, Gottlieb earned a position as an Assistant Coach with the Tigers.
He served for seven seasons until head coach Billy Hunter was promoted to Athletic Director.
Gottlieb has led Towson to three NCAA tournament appearance, won an America East Coach of the Year award, and placed two players in Major League Baseball.
The players reacted angrily by blacking out the Towson name on their jerseys and exploring transfer options.
Amid controversy and national attention, funding was secured to keep the baseball program through at least the 2015 season.