Some of the DirtKing’s thoughts to start the week…. What a mess at FDU. It’s too bad that Tom Green had to go out the way he did. After 26 years at the helm, he was fired last week – no chance for him to land on his feet – it’s JUNE!! I’m not sure
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Update
There are multiple sources reporting that UWP Assistant Jeff Gard has been offered the head job. We at HoopDirt had thought that it would either be Gard or Ryan. I feel that it’s a bit surprising that they didn’t go with Bo Ryan’s son, but Gard has been an assistant at UWP for the last
Tennessee-Martin Coach Resigns
Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the year Bret Campbell has resigned today after 10 seasons. Questions arose about his summer camps and the university audit dated Wednesday said Campbell cashed or deposited a total of $21,145 into his personal account, which should have been deposited into university accounts. The audit said he paid for the
Breaking News: FDU fires Green
Fairleigh Dickinson has fired long time head coach Tom Green. Green was 407-351 in his 26 seasons as the head coach at the school. This is a very strange time for a DI coach to be released, not sure what the entire story is yet. AD David Langford has refused to comment on the situation
The DirtKing’s random thoughts……
As you guys know, we here at HoopDirt are current college basketball coaches. We love getting info up on the site, but some days it is more difficult than others. We are still trying to get a two players late here, so our attention has been elsewhere to start the week. As we try to
Friday tid-bits……
A few items to round out the week….. I am hearing that Evansville assistant Marcus Belcher will be joining Chris Lowrey’s staff at Southern Illinois. Belcher played two seasons at Southern Illinois, and was the starting point guard on the Salukis’ team that advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2002. He had been an assistant
UW-Platteville Finalists
UW-Platteville has narrowed their search for a men’s basketball coach down to 5 candidates (there were 97 who applied). They are: Will Ryan – The son of former Platteville and current Badgers coach Bo Ryan. The Younger Ryan, played for his father on national championship teams in 1998 and 1999, and spent two years as
Coaching News and Rumors…….
The DirtKing is finally back from an extended Memorial Day get-a-way. 10 hours in the car yesterday with Mrs. Dirt and the Little DirtBags was tough……Are we there yet (NO!)……I’m hungry (YOU JUST ATE!)……I have to pee (PEE IN YOUR PANTS…I’M NOT STOPPING AGAIN!). I think it was Mrs. Dirt who asked the last question…….
DirtKing on Vacation……
The DirtKing, Mrs. Dirt, and the little DirtBags are off for a Memorial Day get-away! Mrs. Dirt has a strict "no blogging" policy – something about spending time with the kids blah blah blah….. I’ll do my best to keep up with what’s going on, but keep the tips coming. If I miss something over
Rodney Watson takes over at Southern Indiana
Time for a quick blog…..Mrs. Dirt is rocking a deuce in our vacation cottage…. DI assistant Rodney Watson has taken over at the University of Southern Indiana. He had been an assistant at Southern Illinois for the past 21 seasons – serving under Bruce Weber, Matt Painter, and most recently Chris Lowrey. During Watson’s time
Today’s coaching rumors…..
A few things that I picked up this morning….. Chipola JC coach Greg Heiar is a done deal at Southern Mississippi. He will officially join Larry Eustacy’s staff next week after his paper work is finalized. Heiar was 164-15 at Chipola including an NJCAA Final Four appearance this year. The Iowa native has been close
Congrats to Coach Hill – our 500th Facebook friend!
Congrats to Kyle Hill, the Head Coach at Cedar Creek School, in Ruston, Louisiana for becoming our 500th friend on Facebook! Thanks for your kind words about our site Coach Hill – we’ll be following your Cougars next season. I’d love to see the Cougars play in "The Brickhouse" – looks like a great home