I said earlier today that Mount St. Mary’s AD Lynne Robinson would address the Robert Burke situation before tonight’s game – and she did. Sort of…. According to a source, Robinson met with a small group of reporters in her office for less than 10 minutes prior to the start of tonight’s game vs. FDU
UPDATE: Calhoun to extend leave
The medical leave of absence of University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhounwill be extended to include at least the next three UConn games as he receives treatment for spinal stenosis. Calhoun, who has missed games against Seton Hall (Feb. 4), Louisville (Feb. 6) and Syracuse (Feb. 11) while battling the painful lower back
BREAKING: Burke placed on leave at The Mount
Mount St. Mary’s University placed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert Burke on paid administrative leave Wednesday, and appointed Assistant Coach Matt Henry as acting head coach. According to a release by the university, Burke actually requested to be placed on leave. He is in his second year at The Mount (17-40) and spent 6 seasons
Canadian coach resigns
Tony Bryce has resigned as the head coach at Vancouver Island University. He won 85 games in his six seasons at the helm, and led his squad to numerous post season appearances. There is no word yet on his replacement. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
LC coach undergoes emergency surgery
Gene Rushing, who has spent more than 30 years as member of the Louisiana College athletics family and the last 27 as head coach of the men’s basketball team, was hospitalized early Saturday morning due to complications originating from a hernia. The team was on the road for a contest vs. Texas-Dallas when Rushing was
Cooper resigns at ICC
Itawamba Community College head coach Marty Cooper has announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the season. He has 258 wins in his 14+ seasons at ICC and has claimed four MACJC North Division titles, one MACJC Championship, three NJCAA Region 23 Championships and has three NJCAA Tournament appearances. He will remain at
Daily Dirt – 2/13/12
Last week of the regular season for the DIII’s out there….things will start heating up soon! Here’s what I’ve got for today…. Add another name to the search at Idaho State. I published my list of potential candidates last week (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/3dc19d1c/idaho-state-search/…) – now I’ve heard from a great source that Utah State assistant Chris Jones
Cunningham Earns 400th Career Win
Trinity University Head Coach Pat Cunningham earned his 400th career with a 69-67 overtime win over Colorado College on Sunday afternoon. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Wojcik Sets Record
Doug Wojcik recorded his 138th-career win at the helm of the Tulsa men’s basketball program with a 72-48 victory over Houston, making him the all-time winningest coach in school history. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
100th win for BU’s Jones
Boston University head coach Joe Jones earned win #100 of his career tonight as the Terriers defeated Maine 67-54. Jones has 14 wins so far in his first campaign at BU. He collected 86 W’s as the head coach at Columbia (2003-10). Jones spent last season as the associate head coach at Boston College. Stay
UNLV’s Rice establishes foundation
UNLV head men’s basketball Coach Dave Rice and his wife Mindy officially announced today the establishment of the Dave Rice Foundation. The Dave Rice Foundation will be a non-profit, tax exempt organization dedicated to the education and support of health initiatives including developmental disorders such as Autism, and other charitable causes. For more information, please
Georgetown assistant released from hospital
Georgetown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Thompson III announced today that assistant coach Kenya Hunter missed last night’s game at Syracuse after being admitted to Georgetown University Hospital prior to departing for New York on Tuesday. “Kenya was admitted to Georgetown University Hospital after he passed out following practice on Tuesday and he is