Multiple sources are reporting that Marshall has bought out the final two years of head coach Tom Herrion’s contract. If this is the case, the school would owe Herrion two years worth of his $285,755 annual salary (to be paid in a lump sum). In four seasons at Marshall, Herrion went 67-67 (28-36 CUSA). We’ll
BC, Marshall, Virginia Tech quickies….
On the run, blogging from my phone…..a few quick updates. Mentioned Boston College yesterday. Sounds like a decision has been made to keep Steve Donahue for another year. May have to make some staff moves though. Marshall is holding a presser today at 1:45 to discuss the future of their program. Stay tuned for this
BREAKING: Jacksonville’s Warren out
Cliff Warren will not be offered a new contract at Jacksonville. He had just completed his ninth season at JU where he led his squad to a 12-18 record this season. I’ll pass along the official statement once it is released.
HOT: Grant keeps job at Alabama
Alabama AD Bill Battle released the following statement in support of head coach Anthony Grant: Over the last year I have spent a fair amount of time with Coach Anthony Grant. I have watched our team practice. I have watched them play. We have had several philosophical discussions. In every meeting we have had, I
HOT RUMOR: South Florida fires Heath
Multiple sources have said that Stan Heath has been fired this afternoon at South Florida. Heath had been at USF since 2007, and had 4 years left on his deal. It sounds like he would be owed closed to $1.5M as part of his buyout. The official announcement is expected late this afternoon.
St. Cloud State finalists
The search to replace the retiring Kevin Schlagel at St. Cloud State is winding down. On-campus interviews for the three finalists will be next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-19. The candidates are Matt Reimer, Matt Woodley and Rodell Davis. Reimer, current St. Cloud State assistant men’s basketball coach, will interview on Monday, March 16.
Daily Dirt – 3/13/14
Crazy day…here are a few things that I’ve heard… • I have heard that Wichita State associate head coach Chris Jans in very high on the list at Bowling Green. He is in his sixth season for the undefeated Shockers. Jans won the NJCAA DII National Championship as the head coach at Kirkwood CC (IA)
HOT RUMOR: Braun done at Rice
The DirtKing is having lunch at the mall with Mr. Dirt and the kids. Just heard that Ben Braun will be bought out at Rice. He just finished year 6 and has 2 remaining. More on this after we finish our Japanese food.
BREAKING: Barbee fired at Auburn
Auburn dismissed Tony Barbee as its basketball coach Wednesday night after a Southeastern Conference Tournament loss that dropped his four-year record to 48-75 that included an 18-50 mark in league play. Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs informed Barbee of his decision after the game at the team hotel. "After careful evaluation of the last four
BREAKING: Allen not renewed at Maryland-Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) announced today it will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Frankie Allen. Allen guided the Hawks the past six seasons and compiled an overall record of 42-139 during that time. He just completed his 24th year as a head coach and has amassed 265 wins
BREAKING: Loyola Marymount hires Dunlap
Loyola Marymount University Athletics Director Dr. William Husak announced on Wednesday that Mike Dunlap, a 1980 graduate of LMU, has been hired as the 26th head coach of the men’s basketball program. Dunlap returns to the Westchester campus with more than 30 years of college and NBA coaching experience. "I am very excited at the
Lamar rumor…
I have heard from multiple sources tonight that Lamar will remove the interim tag from Tic Price, and name him head coach sometime this week. Price took over in mid-February after Pat Knight was fired. Before assuming the interim role, Price was working at Lamar an interim vice president. He had been on former head