Northwestern University Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips has announced that Bill Carmody will not return as the head coach of the Wildcats’ men’s basketball program. Carmody compiled a 192-210 record in 13 seasons as the head coach at Northwestern, including a 13-19 mark during the 2012-13 campaign.
Saturday Dirt – 3/16/13
Some Saturday “dirt”… • It appears that Tony Barbee is safe at Auburn. AD Jay Jacobs said yesterday that he supports Barbee who will return next season. In his three seasons at AU, Barbee is 35-59 (9-23 this season). Auburn recently built a $92 million arena, so there is definitely some pressure to produce there.
HOT RUMOR: Texas Tech staff fired
Multiple sources have confirmed that Texas Tech assistant coaches Jeremy Cox and Bubba Jennings have been fired. Interim head coach Chris Walker remains (for now). The assistants were informed this morning by AD Kirby Hocutt of the decision. Walker took over at Texas Tech just before the season began after Billy Gillispie resigned citing health
Doty retires at Linfield
Linfield College men’s basketball coach Larry Doty is retiring after 26 seasons and a school-record 330 victories, director of athletics Scott Carnahan announced. Doty, the longest-tenured and winningest coach in program history, will remain at Linfield as a member of the Health, Human Performance and Athletics faculty. He will continue to teach health courses and
HOT RUMOR: Grand Canyon to hire Thunder Dan Majerle
Multiple sources have confirmed that former NBA All-Star Thunder Dan Majerle will be named as the next head coach at Grand Canyon. Majerle spent 8 of his 15 seasons with the Phoenix Suns – he was an All-Star in 1992, 93, and 95. He began this season as an assistant with the Suns, but resigned
BREAKING: Pennell resigns at Grand Canyon
After leading his squad to a 23 win season and a DII NCAA appearance, Russ Pennell has resigned his post at Grand Canyon. In his four seasons at GCU, he went 72-44. Before landing at Grand Canyon, Pennell took over as Arizona’s interim head coach after legendary U of A coach Lute Olson announced his
Siena rumors…
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the Siena job. It is an attractive job for a lot of reasons – especially to the guys below. It is in a better league, has a better arena, and will pay more than the guys on the list are making. There is also the chance that Siena
Phelan award winners announced
The Jim Phelan Award is presented annually to the nation’s top Division I coach. The award is named in honor of Jim Phelan who coached his entire career at Mount Saint Mary’s University. He led the Mountaineers to the 1962 NCAA Men’s Division II Basketball Championship. When he retired in 2003, after coaching for 49
BREAKING: Witherspoon fired at Buffalo
University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Danny White has announced today that Reggie Witherspoon will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach for the Bulls next season. "After much consideration, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary," White said. "Coach Witherspoon has led this program with
OFFICIAL: Neeley hired at Piedmont
This was in yesterday’s "Daily Dirt". It’s now official…former Warren Wilson coach Greg Neeley is now the head coach at Piedmont College. Here’s the official release: Piedmont College athletic director John Dzik announced Wednesday that Greg Neeley has been selected as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program. Neeley, who will begin his
Chupp resigns @ Goshen
After six years at the helm of the Goshen College men’s basketball program, Gary Chupp resigned his post as head coach on Wednesday. Chupp, who finishes his tenure with the most wins in program history (89), will pursue opportunities outside the game of basketball, including spending more time with his family of five. "I would
Daily Dirt – 3/14/13
It’s been a busy day already, and I think it’s only going to get busier! Here are a few things that I’ve heard… • Current South Alabama interim head coach Jeff Price is the hot name at Lynn University. Many believe that if he doesn’t get the South Alabama gig, he will be the heavy