Multiple outlets are reporting that two Big Ten head coaches have received contract extensions: NEBRASKA – The World-Herald confirmed today that head coach Tim Miles has received a one-year extension. His new deal will take him through the 2019-20 season. It is not clear if he also received a salary increase as well. Miles just
PDF: John Calipari’s Contract
Here’s a pretty interesting read – a PDF copy of John Calipari’s contract at the University of Kentucky. This PDF contains the original 8-year deal that he inked back in 2009, plus recent addendums. In addition to his yearly salary, it also covers his responsibilities, bonus structure, and termination clause. 27 pages in all, but
UPDATE: Bob Walsh’s 3rd Annual Dynamic Leadership Academy
The final line-up has been introduced for the 3rd Dynamic Leadership Academy (June 8th-9th in Providence, RI). The interactive leadership and team building seminar is for leaders and coaches with a growth mindset. This year’s line-up includes: Thorr Bjorn just completed his 8th year as the Athletic Director at the University of Rhode Island after
Daily Dirt – 5/26/15
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. Here are a few things that I heard while manning the grill yesterday… I have heard that DII Shepherd University (WVa.) assistant Zach Thomsen will be named as the next head coach at SUNY Delhi. Last season was Thomsen’s first at SU. He also spent two
VMI Dirt: Assistants to be Named…
I have heard that new VMI head coach Dan Earl is prepared to officially introduce his staff this week. I have heard that he will retain current assistant Ben Thompson, and add Chris Kreider and Steve Lepore. Thompson joined Duggar Baucom’s staff at VMI last season. He was previously an assistant UNC Pembroke, and also
Grand Canyon State Dirt…
Some things from the Grand Canyon State… University of Arizona: With the departure of Damon Stoudamire to Memphis, it looks like Marquette assistant Mark Phelps is headed to Tucson as his replacement. Phelps spent 1996-2001 working with Arizona head coach Sean Miler – they were both assistants at NC State. Phelps also spent five seasons as
Ray Retains Assistant Coach Jamie Rosser at SEMO
Southeast Missouri head coach Rick Ray announced that Jamie Rosser will return as an assistant coach with the Redhawks. “It is of the utmost importance to me that I surround our student-athletes with strong role models that demonstrate character and integrity,” said Ray. “As I did my research and had time to interact with Coach
Florida State Dirt II…
On Thursday, I said that former SEMO head coach Dickey Nutt was in the mix to join the staff at Florida State. I can now confirm that he will in fact join Leonard Hamilton’s staff – his title will be Video Coordinator. Nutt’s first job as an assistant was under Hamilton back in 1987 at
Ganot Adds Acker to Hawaii Staff
University of Hawai’i men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot finalized his assistant coaching staff on Friday, announcing the addition of Chris Acker as assistant coach for the Rainbow Warriors. Acker is the third and final assistant coaching hire for Ganot, joining the ‘Bows after tremendous coaching success at West Los Angeles College and Citrus College before
Penn State Dirt…
Multiple sources, including CBSSports.com’s Jon Rothstein have reported that Penn State DBO Ross Condon will be elevated to assistant coach. He will replace Brian Daly who departed Pat Chambers staff earlier this spring. Condon has been on Chambers’ staff at PSU for the past four seasons, and was a walk-on at Villanova when Chambers was
Shay Berry Resigns as Head Coach at Hunter
Following up on a rumor that we posted last week…It has now been made official, Shay Berry stepped down in his role as Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations and Men’s Basketball coach, after four years at both positions. “Coach Berry will be missed,” said Director of Athletics, Recreation & Intramurals, Terry Wansart. “He
Caputo Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Miami
University of Miami men’s basketball assistant Chris Caputo has been promoted to associate head coach, Hurricanes head coach Jim Larrañaga announced Friday. “Chris Caputo is an outstanding young coach,” said Larrañaga. “He is skilled in every facet of the game: He’s been an outstanding recruiter, on the court coach and mentor to our players. Coach