The NCAA has approved a recruiting reform package. There are four major points – three are good – one is not so good for coaches. The three that I don’t mind are: 1. Non-coaching position hiring regulations – Schools won’t be allowed to hire people in non-coaching positions associated with prospects two years before or
New coaching rules considered by NCAA
According to the Washington Post, the NCAA is beginning to look into the possibility of new recruiting restrictions surrounding hiring coaches who have ties to recruits. This is a subject that I have talked about quite a bit on HoopDirt and in our forum. http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/c32fabad/news-and-rumors-from-t… The NCAA DI Board of Directors will meet on October
Last minute hirings…..
A few last minute hirings to report as the season gets underway tomorrow. Rollie Massimino has reunited with one of his former stars. Dwayne McClain, who played for Coach Massimino at Villanova will now join his staff at Northwood. McClain was part of Massimino’s 1985 National Championship team at Villanova. He led the Wildcats with
Breaking: Broadus placed on leave at Binghamton
Binghamton’s Kevin Broadus has been placed on a paid leave of absence after the latest incident involving the men’s basketball program. After 6 players were dismissed from the program last month, the program began to be closely monitored. In the wake of this, AD Joel Thirer resigned. Finally, last week, Broadus and an assistant were
Thoughts from The DirtKing….
Just wanted to wish everyone good luck as we finally approach the start of the season. We all know how crazy it gets from here until March (April for some!), but we will keep the site updated daily – so keep checking in. It’s never too early to start thinking about your next move. While
Breaking: Spiker to be hired at Army
I have just learned that Cornell assistant Zack Spiker will be hired as the Head Coach at Army. Spiker has been at Cornell for the past 6 seasons. It is believed that he will sign a 6-year deal at Army on Monday. He is a 2000 graduate of Ithaca College.
Rumors and news from The DirtKing…..
There are a ton of rumors swirling as to why Army Head Coach Jim Crews was fired – from poor recruiting, to getting physical with a player. When we get to the bottom of this, we’ll let you know. With the start of the season two weeks away, Army has to act fast in finding
Washington named Interim Head Coach at Grambling
Robert Washington Jr. has been named as the interim head coach at Grambling State. He was an assistant in the program, and will replace Rick Duckett who is now claiming that he was fired. Originally, the University said that Duckett resigned following the death of one of his players during a conditioning session last month.
Duckett released at Grambling
Rick Duckett has been released as the head coach at Grambling State in the wake of the death of one of his players. Henry White died Aug. 26 in a Shreveport hospital, 11 days after reportedly suffering a heat-related illness during off-season conditioning drills under an assistant coach’s supervision. White’s family reportedly may sue the
A few hiring updates……
Just catching up on a some recent hirings from the last few days……. DIII Rhode Island College has hired John Weir as an assistant. He was an assistant at Connecticut College last season and played at RIC from 2003-2007. The University of Maine added Ed Kohtala to the staff. Kohtala has been at a bunch
Another quick rumor to start the morning….
I’ve heard from a well placed source that Dennis Hopson, the #3 pick in the 1987 NBA draft, has accepted an assistants job at Bowling Green. Hopson has been on Rollie Massimino’s staff at Northwood for the past few years. This is a great move for the former Ohio State standout and Toledo native. Hopson
Possible Crews replacements….
With Jim Crews having been fired at Army, a bunch of names are starting to surface as his possible replacements. I have heard that Gene Marshall, Army’s deputy athletic director, will serve as the interim coach. Marshall coached at Ramapo College, and was the interim head coach for Army’s women’s program in 2005 when they