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BREAKING: Knight fired at Lamar

According to multiple media sources, Pat Knight has been relieved of his duties as the head coach at Lamar. His squad was currently 3-22 (2-11 Southland) and the are coming off a 3-28 (1-17) season. Knight was quoted by ESPN.com as saying "I was told last night to meet with the president and the AD

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Daily Dirt – 2/12/14

With season starting to wind down, the “dirt” is starting to heat up! Here are a few things that I have heard over the last few days from the great Canadian territory of Maine… • I can confirm that Thomas College head coach Darrell “Texas” Alexander has been relieved of his duties. He has been

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Game Planning for Mother Nature

Game Planning for Mother Nature By: Bert DeSalvo With the recent storm postponing games throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England earlier this week, Head Coaches need to have a plan for their programs in case their weekly schedule suddenly changes. Here are some things to consider when adjusting to Mother Nature: 1. Safety First –

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BREAKING: Jackson fired at Delaware State

Delaware State University has made a decision to move its men’s basketball program in a new direction, according to Candy Young, DSU Director of Athletics. Greg Jackson is being released from his head coaching duties effective immediately. Assistant coach Keith Walker will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2013-14 season.

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Kennesaw State update

Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams announced on Tuesday (Jan. 28) that head men’s basketball coach Lewis Preston will return to the program following the conclusion of the 2013-14 season. Preston, in his third year as head coach, took a leave of absence for medical and personal reasons on Jan. 2. Associate head coach

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Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Weekend

I just wanted to make sure all of you were aware that the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers games are this weekend. My staff and I will be wearing sneakers for our game Saturday to help raise awareness for cancer research. From the NABC: The 2014 Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend

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4-year extension for Tyndall at Southern Miss

Southern Miss Director of Athletics Bill McGillis announced Wednesday that the school and men’s basketball coach Donnie Tyndall have agreed to terms on a new four-year contract that will run through the 2017-18 season. "I am very pleased that Coach Tyndall has reaffirmed his commitment to Southern Miss," said McGillis. "There is no doubt that

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HOT: Preston takes leave at Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State head men’s basketball coach Lewis Preston will take a temporary leave of absence from the program due to medical and personal reasons. It is unknown how long Preston will be away from the team. Associate Head Coach Jimmy Lallathin will serve as interim head coach during Preston’s absence after serving with Preston for

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HOT: 10-year extension for Valpo’s Drew

Valparaiso University and head men’s basketball coach Bryce Drew, a 1998 Valpo graduate, have reached an agreement on a new, 10-year contract. Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that Bryce Drew will continue with the Crusaders, where he started his career as both a player and a coach. “We are thrilled to

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OFFICIAL: Cooper retires at West Texas A&M

We reported this as a rumor earlier today – it has now been made official. West Texas A&M head men’s basketball coach Rick Cooper announced his retirement effective immediately at a press conference Thursday afternoon in the Buffalo Club Room at the First United Bank Center. Associate head coach Vinay Patel will be named interim

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HOT RUMOR: West Texas A&M’s Cooper resigns

According to multiple sources, long-time West Texas A&M head coach Rick Cooper will announce his plans to retire effective immediately. I don’t have specifics yet, but I have heard that the school will have a press conference within the hour. We’ll bring you more after the presser today. Cooper has been at the helm at

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Tips On Dealing With The “Uncoachable”

Tips On Dealing With The “Uncoachable” By: Brad Forestieri, Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball Coach Mercy College So far in my young coaching career, I’ve come across what some would call the “uncoachable” player. You know, the one who rolls their eyes when you say something to them or mumbles something under their breath.The one that

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