I heard from a source this morning, and have now confirmed from one of my favorite sources, that Panola College (TX) head coach Junsie Cotten is out. He just wrapped up his third season at Panola (7-22). Cotten, a JC veteran, has also been the head coach at Midland and Lincoln Trail. More on this
DIII Rumor: Changes made at Goucher
It sounds like Goucher College (MD) head coach Leonard Trevino has resigned. Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh first tweeted it earlier this afternoon, and we have since confirmed that Trevino has resigned after after 25 years at the helm. His squad was 4-21 this season, and he wraps up his tenure with 277 wins at the school.
Daily Dirt – 3/2/15
As the small college season begins to wind down, things are starting to heat up in our world. Here are some things that I’ve heard in the past few days… • College of New Jersey head coach Kelly Williams is resigning from his basketball position and will become the assistant AD at the college. Williams
HOT RUMOR: Pat Kennedy no longer the coach at Pace
I have confirmed that Pat Kennedy is no longer the head coach at Pace University (NY). Kennedy had been at Pace for just two seasons. He is the former head coach at Florida State, DePaul, Towson, Montana, and Iona. In 33 seasons as a head coach, Kennedy complied a 499-497 record. The official announcement is
Small College Black Monday Update
Not quite the same as the Monday after the NFL season ends, but still a very active day on the small college circuit. There are a bunch of coaches who are officially out – and some rumored to be out. A quick recap of what went on today… • NCAA DII: Henderson State – Head
HOT RUMOR: Hamilton out at Graceland (IA)
I have heard from multiple sources that Jeff Hamilton is no longer the head coach at Graceland (IA). The 8th year head coach is in the midst of a 6-12 season (they have a playoff game tomorrow). No official statement yet from Graceland, but I’lll pass it on as soon as I get it.
HOT RUMOR: Muskingum parts way with Ford
According to a great source, and confirmed by another, Gene Ford is no longer the head coach at Muskingum (OH). Ford, who is a Hall-of-Famer at MU just completed his eighth season. His team went 6-19 this year, and he compiled a 68-135 during his tenure. Before returning to his alma mater prior to the
HOT RUMOR: Adrian out at Otterbein
I can now confirm that Todd Adrian is no longer the head coach at DIII Otterbein University (Ohio). Adrian just finished his third season at the school – his team went 3-22 this year. He came to Otterbein from Edgewood (WI) where he spent six seasons as the head coach (97-65). No word yet on
Regis (Colorado) Dirt…
The search to replace the retiring Lonnie Porter at Regis University (Colorado) is moving quickly. According to a great source, I have heard that phone interviews have already wrapped up. It sounds like as many as eight were interviewed, and at least two (maybe more) will be brought to campus in the next few weeks.
Penn State Update
After starting putting together a 12-1 non-conference record, things have gone south for Penn State and head coach Pat Chambers. The Nittany Lions are now 3-12 in the Big Ten (15-13 overall). Yesterday however, Penn State AD Sandy Barbour gave Chambers a vote of confidence, saying that he will be the coach next year. According
OFFICIAL: Blake out at Chipola
We reported earlier today that Patrick Bates was out as the head coach at Chipola College (FL). It has now been made official. Chipola College Athletics Director Jeff Johnson on Monday, Feb. 23, announced that men’s basketball coach Patrick Blake is stepping down. The search for a new head coach is underway. The Indians concluded
HOT RUMOR: Blake released at Chipola (FL)
According to two well placed sources, Chipola College (FL) has parted ways with head coach Patrick Blake. After compiling a 52-11 in his first two years at CC, Blake’s squad fell to 10-19 this season. Prior to being named as the head coach at Chipola, Blake spent two years as an assistant for the Indians.