Northwestern University Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips has announced that Bill Carmody will not return as the head coach of the Wildcats’ men’s basketball program. Carmody compiled a 192-210 record in 13 seasons as the head coach at Northwestern, including a 13-19 mark during the 2012-13 campaign.
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Saturday Dirt – 3/16/13
Some Saturday “dirt”… • It appears that Tony Barbee is safe at Auburn. AD Jay Jacobs said yesterday that he supports Barbee who will return next season. In his three seasons at AU, Barbee is 35-59 (9-23 this season). Auburn recently built a $92 million arena, so there is definitely some pressure to produce there.
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
HOT RUMOR: Grand Canyon to hire Thunder Dan Majerle
Multiple sources have confirmed that former NBA All-Star Thunder Dan Majerle will be named as the next head coach at Grand Canyon. Majerle spent 8 of his 15 seasons with the Phoenix Suns – he was an All-Star in 1992, 93, and 95. He began this season as an assistant with the Suns, but resigned
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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