Copeland Doesn't Know Whats Going On?

From most news reports:
Copeland said he spoke to Dement several times during the past few years about the status of the team, but decided to fire him after the Mustangs' 89-50 loss to Boise State on Thursday night.
Shouldn't Copeland be speaking to him daily?
Copeland said he spoke to Dement several times during the past few years about the status of the team, but decided to fire him after the Mustangs' 89-50 loss to Boise State on Thursday night.
Shouldn't Copeland be speaking to him daily?