The search at the University of Rhode Island is in full swing. AD Thorr Bjorn is moving quickly on this one. Here are the names that I keep hearing…. Danny Hurley – Wagner head coach. If Bjorn is looking for a “hot” name and wants to make a splash, Hurley would be the guy. Hurley
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Daily Dirt II – 3/12/12
A couple of things that I’ve heard tonight…. Doane College head coach Ian Brown is out. There are conflicting reports as to whether he resigned, or was fired, but I can definitely confirm that he is no longer the head coach at Doane. He has spent the past 10 seasons as the head coach at
Breaking: Wojcik Out at Tulsa
Doug Wojcik will not return as the University of Tulsa’s basketball coach, according to a Tulsa World report. School officials met with the coach during an early afternoon meeting. The university is expected to make a formal announcement at a 4 p.m. news conference today. Once we learn more we will keep you updated.
BREAKING: Shulman safe at UTC
I have just heard that Tennessee Chattanooga head coach John Shulman is safe and will remain as the Mocs’ head coach. There had been much speculation over the past few weeks that this was a situation to keep an eye on – after a 11-21 campaign, Shulman was definitely on the "hot seat". According to
OFFICIAL: Weber fired
Illinois has officially fired Bruce Weber. Here are a few things from AD Mike Thomas’ press conference… *Thomas named assistant coach Jerrance Howard as the interim head coach. Thomas stated that he is a big fan of Howard’s, but said it will be new coach’s decision whether to keep him or not. Howard would serve
LIVE LINK: Illinois press conference
Here’s the link to the press conference that Illinois AD Mike Thomas will hold at 11:00am CST (12:00 EST). Thomas will announce that Bruce Weber will no longer be the coach of the Illini. Weber will not be at the presser. He will issue a statement later in the day. Thomas will make a statement
BREAKING: Weber fired at Illinois
According to multiple sources, Bruce Weber has been fired as the head coach at Illinois. It sounds like AD Mike Thomas will have some type of statement around 11:00am. Stay tuned for more on this one….
Sadler Out at Nebraska
Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne announced that he intends to make a change in the leadership of the Husker men’s basketball program. Osborne announced that Doc Sadler would not be retained for the 2012-13 campaign after six seasons as the Huskers’ head coach. Sadler compiled a 101-89 record in his six seasons at the helm,
Daily Dirt – 3/8/12
Pretty quiet day so far – here are a few things that I’ve heard…. Strange situation at Mt. St. Mary’s right now. Early word was that interim head coach Matt Henry would not be considered for the job. I’ve now heard from two different people that not only is he in the running, he may
Daily Dirt II – 3/8/12
A few things going on tonight…. According to multiple sources, Illinois head coach Bruce Weber will meet with AD Mike Thomas either tonight or tomorrow morning. Unfortunately, I have a feeling most people know what’s coming here….. Crazy situation down at Texas State today. I got a bunch of calls and emails this afternoon telling
BREAKING: Reid "retires" at Southern Utah
After almost forty years of coaching basketball, Coach Roger Reid has announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach at Southern Utah University. He retires with an overall Division I record of 205-173, including a 54-97 record at SUU. Interestingly enough, the decision comes as Reid’s contract expires and one year after there were discussions
OFFICIAL: Evans hired at Idaho State
Idaho State Director of Athletics Jeff Tingey has named Bill Evans the new men’s basketball coach. Evans, who is the 22nd coach in program history, is the winningest coach in Southern Utah history with 209 victories. Evans is a seasoned veteran of 33 years in the coaching ranks. Prior to joining coach Wayne Tinkle at