Marist College has announced that Chuck Martin has been relieved of his duties as head men’s basketball coach. A national search for Martin’s replacement will begin immediately. "I’m very appreciative of the hard work Chuck and his staff demonstrated over the past five years," Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray said. "Chuck represented Marist with
Daily Dirt – 3/13/13
I am not a very religious man, but I’ve been watching this chimney all day! This is a very interesting process – looking forward the fourth ballot which is due in about an hour. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while waiting for the white smoke… • It sounds like Warren Wilson head
Tennessee-Chattanooga rumors
Pretty interesting situation brewing down at Tennessee-Chattanooga. Head coach John Shulman has one year remaining on his contract ($138,000 base per season). Because UTC is currently searching for an AD (and won’t start the interview process until next month), the school will not offer him an extension. Shulman has said publically that he does not
BREAKING: San Jose State fires Nessman
After nine wins in each of the last two seasons, San Jose State University is initiating a search for a new men’s basketball head coach to replace George Nessman. Gene Bleymaier, the Spartans’ athletics director made the announcement. "George Nessman worked hard to create an environment for our student-athletes to be successful. We thank him
BREAKING: Siena fires Buonaguro
The Siena’s men’s basketball program will have a change in leadership. Mitch Buonaguro has been relieved of his duties as head coach. A national search for his successor is underway. Buonaguro served as lead assistant to Fran McCaffery during the most successful stretch in Siena basketball history from 2005-10. The Saints won three straight MAAC
Lynn University rumor
Two separate sources have told me that Lynn University and head coach Scott McMillin have parted ways. I don’t have too many more details, but I can confirm that he is no longer with the program. He had been the head coach there for the past nine seasons (181-129). I’ll post the official statement once
Daily Dirt – 3/12/13
It’s going to be a busy day today – I believe 2-3 DI jobs will open before the day is through. Here are a few things that I heard last night… • I can confirm that Gabe Van Guse is out as the head coach at Pima CC (AZ). In his two seasons at PCC,
A Step Up – Professional Development for college coaches
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BREAKING: Brown fired at UMKC
Matt Brown, who has led the University of Missouri-Kansas City men’s basketball program for the last six seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced Tuesday. "Matt ran our men’s basketball program with dignity," Hall said. "He put student-athlete welfare and academics in the forefront. The coaches and student-athletes have
HOT RUMOR: Laing fired at Campbell
According to two separate sources, Campbell University has fired head coach Robbie Lainge. In his ten years at Campbell, Lainge compiled a 114-185 record (including 13-20 this season). More on this as it becomes official.
Daily Dirt – 3/11/13
A few things that I heard this weekend… • The search is already underway at Troy as AD John Hartwell looks to replace recently retire Don Maestri. I have heard that they are not going to use a search firm on this one – Hartwell is a basketball guy and will look to use some
BREAKING RUMOR: Young fired at Georgia Southern
Two separate sources have now confirmed with me that Georgia Southern has fired head coach Charlton C.Y. Young. In four seasons at GSU, young went 43-84 (14-19 this season). He is a Georgia Southern alum who was previously an assistant at Auburn. More on this as it develops. **UPDATE – GSU has scheduled a 9:30am