A couple quickies to round out the night. Also, I mentioned I had some small college Florida dirt and a Marist update – I’ll get that up tomorrow. I got too distracted watching the games today to focus! • I have heard that Chris Craig has resigned as the head coach at Midland JC (TX).
Ball State rumors…
The search to replace Billy Taylor at Ball State is under way. Here are some of the names that have popped up… • Linc Darner – Head coach Florida Southern. Darner currently has his squad in the NCAA DII Elite Eight. He is an Indiana guy – he played for Gene Keady at Purdue, and
Daily Dirt – 3/20/13
A few things that I’ve heard so far today… • I keep hearing Linc Darner’s name mentioned at Ball State. Darner currently has his squad in the NCAA DII Elite Eight. He is an Indiana guy – he played for Gene Keady at Purdue, and had a lot of success as the head coach at
OFFICIAL: Shulman released at UTC
The Chattanooga Mocs athletics program announces a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program Wednesday afternoon. Head Coach John Shulman is being released after nine seasons on the Chattanooga bench. UTC made two NCAA Tournament appearances, won two Southern Conference Championships and four Southern Conference North Division titles in Shulman’s tenure. It was his
BREAKING: Shulman out at Tennessee-Chattanooga
Multiple sources have confirmed that John Shulman is out as the head coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga. I have heard that Shulman and UTC interim athletic director Laura Herron have made a mutual agreement to part ways. A 4:30pm press conference has been called to discuss the details. More on this later.
Daily Dirt II – 3/20/13
a few more things that I’ve heard today… • I have heard from two good sources that Fredonia State (NY) head coach Kevin Moore did not have his contract renewed. Moore had been the head coach at the school for the past 12 seasons (123-181). He has also been the head coach at Washington and
Marist rumors…
The search is starting to heat up at Marist. I have heard that AD Tim Murray will not use a search firm, he will instead handle the search with an internal committee. I’m not sure if Murray will look to increase the salary for the new coach – former head coach Chuck Martin made in
HOT RUMOR: 10-year deal for Alford at New Mexico
Multiple sources are reporting the New Mexico has signed head coach Steve Alford to a 10-year contract extension. Details have not been released yet. New Mexico is a #3 seed in the NCAA Tournament this season, and will taken on Harvard in Salt Lake City tomorrow night.
HOT RUMOR: Richardson the choice at UMKC
Multiple sources have said that Louisville assistant Kareem Richardson is the choice to replace Matt Brown at UMKC. I have heard that the official announcement will come on Monday. Richardson is expected to remain with the Cardinals through the NCAA tournament. This is Richardson’s first season at Louisville. He has previously served as an assistant
Daily Dirt – 3/19/13
It was a busy day yesterday – Texas State, Texas Pan American, and Jackson State all opened. I believe today will be fairly busy as well. Here are a few things that I’ve heard so far… • I mentioned last week that Louisville assistant Kareem Richardson was a “hot” name at UMKC. Two other names
OFFICIAL: CSUN will not renew Braswell
The contract for Bobby Braswell, head men’s basketball coach at Cal State Northridge, will not be renewed, according Dr. Brandon E. Martin, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. "I want to thank Coach Braswell for his 17 years of service and contributions to our men’s basketball program and the university community at large," said Martin. "I wish
OFFICIAL: Richardson to UMKC
Kareem Richardson has been named the next head men’s basketball coach at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced Tuesday. Richardson is a 16-year collegiate coaching veteran and currently an assistant coach at the University of Louisville, under legendary coach Rick Pitino. He has helped the Cardinals to the Big East