It’s been a crazy start to the week (and we’re continuing to dig out of a blizzard here in Boston). Here are some things that I’ve heard… Still waiting for the official announcement on the firing of Marty Simmons at Evansville. In the meantime, the hot name making the rounds there is former Indiana standout
REPORT: Ole Miss to Hire MTSU’s Kermit Davis
Ole Miss will hire Middle Tennessee State head coach Kermit Davis to replace Andy Kennedy according to a report this morning from Jon Rothstein. Davis has led MTSU to a 25-7 record, the program’s first-ever Top 25 ranking, and an NIT bid this season. MTSU won 31 games last year, and claimed both the 2016
REPORT: Evansville Fires Head Basketball Coach Marty Simmons
According to a report by 14 News, Evansville has fired head basketball coach Marty Simmons. In his 11 seasons at the helm, the Evansville alum has amassed a 184-174 record. The Purple Aces were 17-15 (7-11 MVC) this past year. An official statement is expected tomorrow.
Eastern Kentucky Dirt…
I have heard that the search at Eastern Kentucky is now focused on four candidates. The names that I’ve heard are: Chris Briggs – Head Coach Georgetown College (KY). 184-54 in seven seasons at GC. Won 2013 NAIA National Championship. AW Hamilton – Assistant Coach NC State. Kentucky native and former head coach at Hargrave
Georgia Dirt…
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, Georgia has offered their job to former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta. He would replace Mark Fox who was fired over the weekend after eight seasons with the Bulldogs. Matta spent 13 seasons at OSU (337-123) and was also the head coach at Butler (2000-01 – 24-8)
REPORT: Mark Gottfried expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Northridge
According to an ESPN report, former NC State head coach Mark Gottfried is expected to be named as the next coach at Cal State Northridge. He would replace Reggie Theus who was fired last week. Gottfried, who was released at NC State following last season, had been working as a scout for the Dallas Mavericks
DI DIRT: Chicago State parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Tracy Dildy
HoopDirt.com has learned that Chicago State has parted ways with head basketball coach Tracy Dildy. Dildy had been the head coach at CSU for the past eight seasons where he compiled a 55-200 record including 3-29 (1-13 WAC) this season. He had previously served as an assistant at DePaul, Auburn, and Ole Miss. An official
UTEP Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm at CBS4 report that Fresno State’s Rodney Terry will become the next head coach at UTEP. HoopDirt.com mentioned Terry’s involvement early this week in the Daily Dirt. Terry has been the head coach at Fresno State for the past seven seasons where he went 126-108, including 20+ wins in four out of
North Alabama Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm reports that Bobby Champagne is out as the head coach at North Alabama. UNA will be making the move from DII next season, and will be joining the Atlantic Sun Conference. Champagne had been the head coach of the Lions for the past fifteen seasons. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Weekend Dirt – 3/10/18
I spent most of the day at Monster Jam today (the things that we do for our kids…). Here are a few things that I heard while almost losing my hearing (yes, those things are LOUD)…. Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry’s name is picking up steam at UTEP. Terry’s Bulldogs are currently 21-11 and
BREAKING REPORT: Georgia to part ways with Mark Fox
ESPN has reported that Georgia has fired head coach Mark Fox after nine seasons. The Bulldogs lost Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals and finished 18-15 overall, 7-11 in the SEC this season. Overall, Fox finished 163-133 in nine seasons in Athens. More on this breaking story as in develops.
Daily Dirt – 3/9/18
Starting to get busy at the HD World Headquarters. Here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Pitt AD Heather Lyke is moving quickly in her efforts to right the ship at Pitt. Lyke, who spent 15 years as a senior administrator at Ohio State has reportedly already reached out to