Here are a few names that I’ve heard who may try to get involved with the Eastern Washington job: Jeff Hironaka – Assistant Coach Washington State. Former head coach at Seattle Pacific. Knows the area well – a must for the next EWU head coach. Ryan Looney – Head Coach Seattle Pacific. Was also the
BREAKING: Kennedy resigns at Towson
Pat Kennedy has resigned as the head coach at Towson University. This does not come as much of a surprise – this was something that most had predicted would happen. Kennedy finished the season at 4-26 and had a record of 71-144 in 7 seasons at Towson. In 31 seasons as a head coach, he
BREAKING: Knight fired at Texas Tech
Texas Tech head coach Pat Knight has been fired according to my sources, and it has just been confirmed by KCBD NewsChannel 11 in Texas. My guy has told me that Knight was informed of the decision today. He will remain on the bench through the Big 12 Tournament which begins on Wednesday for the
Bradley Update
Just wanted to confirm what we reported this weekend – Bradley head coach Jim Les has indeed been fired. Here’s a link to the official release: http://www.bradleybraves.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=340… The only new info here is that Bradley will be utilizing the services of Parker Executive Search for their "confidential" national search.
Geogia Tech Update
There has been a lot of speculation about the fate of Georgia Tech head coach Paul Hewitt. I won’t share my opinion if he should stay or go, but I will tell you that we will all know by March 15th. Aparently his contract is set to automatically roll over on April 15th. There is
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Fires Coach
Another college makes a change today. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has fired Perry Clark after the former Tulane and Miami coach went 10-21 in his fourth season with the Islanders. Clark had a overall record overall 54-71 at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
HOT RUMOR: Kennesaw State to open
I have heard through a great source that Kennesaw State head coach Tony Ingle and his staff will not have their contracts renewed. An official announcement is expected soon. Ingle will be the 4th DI head coach to be released today. Once this becomes official, I will post the press release. Today has been wild,
Black Monday Continues…..Earlywine fired at Eastern Washington
Heads continue to roll today….hours after jobs have opened at Texas Tech and Towson, I’ve just learned that Kirk Earlywine has been fired at Eastern Washington. My sources told me that he was told this morning that his contract will not be renewed. Earlywine just finished his 4th season at EWU – he was 10-20
BREAKING: Les out at Bradley
According to sources, including FoxSports, Bradley has fired head coach Jim Les. In nine seasons at Bradley, Les went 154-140. His team went 12-20 (4-14) this past season. His squad made the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2006, but they have not been back to the tournament since. Les is a Bradley alum and was Atlanta’s
Henderson State opens
Just to follow up on a blog from earlier in the week – to quote myself (a bit arrogant perhaps?): "Speaking of Arkanas, I’ve heard from a great source that a DII coach in the state has just told his team that he is being forced to resign. More on this when it becomes official."
Wyoming update
According to creadible sources, St. John’s assistant coach Mike Dunlap is emerging as the leader for the vacant Wyoming job. Dunlap has been the associate head coach at Arizona and Oregon, spent time in the NBA as an assistant with the Nuggets, and went 248-50 in 9 seasons as the head coach at DII Metro
Daily Dirt
Here are a few things that I’ve heard so far today…. It looks like former Truman State (MO) head coach Jack Schrader will become the next head coach at Culver-Stockton College (MO). He resigned this week after a 16-year run at DII Truman State. I’ve heard that former NBA player Johnny Newman is in the