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.
HOT: Stinnett retires at West Florida
University of West Florida men’s basketball head coach Bob Stinnett announced on Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2014-15 season. Stinnett, a UWF graduate and member of the school’s athletics hall of fame, will finish his sixth season as head coach at the end of the year. Stinnett returned to UWF
Jerry Tarkanian Dies
DK is sitting on a bus headed up north for a game tonight. Just wanted to pass along the news that Jerry Tarkanian has died. As a young guy growing up in the 1990’s, I always loved the way his teams played. Here is a link to Sports Illustrated’s article about Tark’s passing: http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/02/11/jerry-tarkan…
Small College Dirt…
I can confirm that AIB College of Business (IA) will be discontinuing the athletics program. The college recently inked a deal to merge with the University of Iowa. The coaches of all of the sports have been informed of the news, and I have heard that all scholarships will be honored through 2016. AIB head
BREAKING: Rose agrees to extension at BYU
BYU Director of Athletics Tom Holmoe today announced that men’s head basketball coach Dave Rose has signed a new five-year contract through the 2019-20 season. “I’m excited about the future of BYU basketball,” Rose said. “Tom Holmoe, Brian Santiago and the university administration have provided great support and I look forward to the things we