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HOT RUMOR: Texas Tech staff fired

Multiple sources have confirmed that Texas Tech assistant coaches Jeremy Cox and Bubba Jennings have been fired. Interim head coach Chris Walker remains (for now). The assistants were informed this morning by AD Kirby Hocutt of the decision. Walker took over at Texas Tech just before the season began after Billy Gillispie resigned citing health

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BREAKING: Pennell resigns at Grand Canyon

After leading his squad to a 23 win season and a DII NCAA appearance, Russ Pennell has resigned his post at Grand Canyon. In his four seasons at GCU, he went 72-44. Before landing at Grand Canyon, Pennell took over as Arizona’s interim head coach after legendary U of A coach Lute Olson announced his

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Siena rumors…

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the Siena job. It is an attractive job for a lot of reasons – especially to the guys below. It is in a better league, has a better arena, and will pay more than the guys on the list are making. There is also the chance that Siena

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BREAKING: Witherspoon fired at Buffalo

University at Buffalo Director of Athletics Danny White has announced today that Reggie Witherspoon will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach for the Bulls next season. "After much consideration, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary," White said. "Coach Witherspoon has led this program with

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Daily Dirt – 3/14/13

It’s been a busy day already, and I think it’s only going to get busier! Here are a few things that I’ve heard… • Current South Alabama interim head coach Jeff Price is the hot name at Lynn University. Many believe that if he doesn’t get the South Alabama gig, he will be the heavy

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OFFICIAL: Gillian resigns at Longwood

Thanks to some great contacts for getting us out in front of this one. We actually had it at 10:45 last night, but sat on it until I could confirm it this morning. Here’s the official statement from Longwood on the resignation of Mike Gillian: Longwood University men’s basketball head coach Mike Gillian resigned Wednesday,

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Daily Dirt II – 3/14/13

What a crazy day today has been. Longwood, Marist, Drake, and Ball State have all opened. Here are a few other things that are going on… • Bowling Green head coach Louis Orr is safe and will return for a seventh season. He is 89-101 during his time at BGSU (13-19 2012-13). With one year

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HOT RUMOR: Gillian out at Longwood

Three separate sources have told me this morning that Mike Gillian is out as the head coach at Longwood University. His squad finished this season with an 8-25 record and he’s gone 93-214 during his 10 seasons at LU. He was part of Longwood’s reclassification from DII to DI from 2003-2007. I’ll keep you updated

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BREAKING: Taylor released at Ball State

Billy Taylor, who served as the Ball State men’s basketball coach since 2007, will not return for a seventh season as Cardinals head coach, Ball State director of intercollegiate athletics Bill Scholl announced. "This was a difficult decision, primarily because Billy was a tremendous representative of our athletics department and university," Scholl said. "Billy is

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OFFICIAL: Phelps done at Drake

Drake University director of athletics Sandy Hatfield Clubb announced today that men’s basketball coach Mark Phelps has been released from his duties after five seasons as head coach. "Mark Phelps is a man of great integrity and honor," Hatfield Clubb said. "His high standards and values have been an asset to our student-athletes and the

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HOT RUMOR: Drake fires Phelps

Multiple sources are confirming that Drake has fired head coach Mark Phelps. An official announcement is expected either later today, or tomorrow morning. Drake went 15-17 and this season and Phelps has a record of 77-86 in his five seasons at the school. More on this when it becomes official.