Author Archives: The DirtKing

Justin Scanson

Coaching Industry Expert Joins Just Play

With 20 years in Coaching and Sports Technology and 6 with a competitor, Justin Scanson chooses Just Play because of high growth opportunity and doing it the “right way.” Just Play Sports Solutions, a Kansas City sports technology company, has expanded their team with a focus on industry expertise, demonstrated most recently by the hiring

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BREAKING: Memphis Fires Tubby Smith

Memphis has fired head basketball coach Tubby Smith. The university has just issued the following statement: “After considerable deliberations & in the best financial interest of the University of Memphis, an agreement of separation with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith has been reached. Details are to be finalized, & no further comment will be

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REPORT: Thad Matta Turns Down Georgia Offer

According to a report just published by ESPN, Thad Matta has turned down an offer by Georgia to become their next head basketball coach. Matta was reportedly offered the job yesterday, and given 24 hours to make his decision. It sounds like he rejected a deal that would have paid him in the $15mm range

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OFFICIAL: Marty Simmons Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Evansville

Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that Marty Simmons has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball head coach for the University of Evansville. “After evaluating our Men’s Basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary at this time,” Spencer said. “Today is particularly difficult because Coach Simmons has

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Daily Dirt – 3/14/18

It’s been a crazy start to the week (and we’re continuing to dig out of a blizzard here in Boston). Here are some things that I’ve heard… Still waiting for the official announcement on the firing of Marty Simmons at Evansville. In the meantime, the hot name making the rounds there is former Indiana standout

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