Mount St. Mary’s University placed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert Burke on paid administrative leave Wednesday, and appointed Assistant Coach Matt Henry as acting head coach. According to a release by the university, Burke actually requested to be placed on leave. He is in his second year at The Mount (17-40) and spent 6 seasons
Daily Dirt – 2/13/12
Last week of the regular season for the DIII’s out there….things will start heating up soon! Here’s what I’ve got for today…. Add another name to the search at Idaho State. I published my list of potential candidates last week (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/3dc19d1c/idaho-state-search/…) – now I’ve heard from a great source that Utah State assistant Chris Jones
Idaho State search
The search to replace Joe O’Brien at Idaho State is in full swing. After speaking with a few people close to the situation, here are some of the names that I’ve been able to piece together…. Deane Martin – Current Interim Head Coach at Idaho State. Has a legit shot to have the interim tag
Air Force update
Air Force has indeed fired head coach Jeff Reynolds. Reynolds was in his fifth season at Air Force with a 63-82 overall record. As we reported earlier in the day, Associate head coach Dave Pilipovich will serve as the team’s head coach for the remainder of this season. Here’s a link to the video of
BREAKING: Air Force to fire Reynolds
According to sources, a 2:00pm press conference has been called for this afternoon to announce the firing of Jeff Reynolds as the head coach at Air Force. There is little information as of now, but it appears that associate head coach Dave Pilipovich will take over for the rest of the season. More info to
BREAKING: Calhoun to take medical leave
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, effective immediately, to deal with worsening spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility. Calhoun will not coach Saturday’s game against Seton Hall nor Monday’s game at Louisville and his condition will be
Daily Dirt – 2/2/12
Today’s “dirt” from The DirtKing…. Sounds like Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenburg got a vote of confidence from his AD. Some have speculated that he may be in trouble, but AD Jim Weaver said publically this week that Greenburg will be back next season. The Hokies are currently 12-9 (1-5 ACC), and host Duke
BREAKING: Former St. Louis coach Spoonhour passes away
Former St. Louis head coach Charlie Spoonhour passed away this morning, he was 72. In his 19 years as a DI head coach (St. Louis, UNLV, Missouri State), he amassed 373 career wins. He guided SLU to three NCAA tournaments in the 1990’s. He had a lung transplant in 2010, and had been in and
Daily Dirt – 2/1/12
February is here – there is an end in sight for those of you who are having long seasons! Here is some “dirt” to kick off the month…. It’s turning out to be an ugly situation at Northern Arizona. Details of Mike Adras’ dismissal are finally coming to light. It’s been reported that he had
BREAKING: Extension for Miami’s Larranaga
The University of Miami and head men’s basketball coach Jim Larranaga have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that will run through April 30, 2019. Larranaga, who took over the UM program in April of 2011, has led the Canes to an 11-7 record during his debut season. Larranaga’s extension adds three years
UPDATE: Cremins to take leave
College of Charleston men’s basketball head coach Bobby Cremins has decided to take a medical leave of absence effective immediately. Associate Head Coach Mark Byington has been appointed as interim head coach. Here’s a link to the video of the news conference as well as statements from Coach Cremins as well as Byington: http://www.cofcsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64091&S…
BREAKING: Cremins news conference scheduled for tonight
College of Charleston and head coach Bobby Cremins have scheduled a 6:15pm press conference for tonight. According to multiple sources, Cremins will take a leave of absence from the team due to a non-life threatening illness. It is unclear how long the leave will be for, and there is some speculation that he may resign.