As the small college season begins to wind down, things are starting to heat up in our world. Here are some things that I’ve heard in the past few days… • College of New Jersey head coach Kelly Williams is resigning from his basketball position and will become the assistant AD at the college. Williams
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HOT: Gutierrez resigns at W&J
WASHINGTON, Pa. – Washington & Jefferson College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Glenn Gutierrez announced his resignation on Monday. Gutierrez served as the Presidents’ basketball coach for nine years. During the 2008-09 season, he helped W&J win the ECAC Division III South Tournament Championship which capped the second 20-win season in program history. "We want to
OFFICIAL: Ford retires at Muskingum
Gene Ford, a Muskingum alumnus (’74), announced his retirement after seven years as Muskingum University head men’s basketball coach. His announcement concludes a storied coaching career that spanned 38 years. "It’s the right time," said Coach Ford. "I’ve been blessed to have been involved with basketball for four decades and it’s now time to step
Brown released at Northwest Oklahoma
Andrew Brown has been released as head men’s basketball coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Brown compiled a 119-112 record with the Rangers in eight seasons. After tying for Great American Conference in 2013, the Rangers have gone 21-32 the past two seasons, including a 17-23 conference mark. The Rangers finished 9-18 this season and
Simpson College Coach Resigns
After leading the Simpson men’s basketball team for the past five seasons, Charles Zanders has resigned as head coach, Director of Athletics Brian Niemuth announced Monday. Assistant coach Brandon Stromer will take over on an interim basis. A national search for Zanders’ replacement will begin immediately. Zanders began his career at Simpson as an assistant
HOT RUMOR: Pat Kennedy no longer the coach at Pace
I have confirmed that Pat Kennedy is no longer the head coach at Pace University (NY). Kennedy had been at Pace for just two seasons. He is the former head coach at Florida State, DePaul, Towson, Montana, and Iona. In 33 seasons as a head coach, Kennedy complied a 499-497 record. The official announcement is
Small College Black Monday Update
Not quite the same as the Monday after the NFL season ends, but still a very active day on the small college circuit. There are a bunch of coaches who are officially out – and some rumored to be out. A quick recap of what went on today… • NCAA DII: Henderson State – Head
OFFICIAL: Henderson State does not renew Nichols
Earlier today I mentioned in my blog that there was some news coming from Henderson State – here it is… The Henderson State Athletics Department has announced that the contract of Reddie Men’s Basketball Coach Doug Nichols will not be renewed. Nichols has spent four seasons as head coach of the Reddies and compiled a
BREAKING: Carroll out at McMurry
McMurry University Athletics has announced that Clif Carroll will not be returning as the school’s men’s basketball head coach. Carroll coached the War Hawks for two seasons, 2013-15, and compiled a record of 18-32. “We appreciate the work that Clif put into our program,” McM Director of Athletics Sam Ferguson said. “We wish Clif well
HOT RUMOR: Hamilton out at Graceland (IA)
I have heard from multiple sources that Jeff Hamilton is no longer the head coach at Graceland (IA). The 8th year head coach is in the midst of a 6-12 season (they have a playoff game tomorrow). No official statement yet from Graceland, but I’lll pass it on as soon as I get it.
HOT: Budde resigns at the University of Mary (ND)
After four seasons leading the University of Mary men’s basketball team, head coach Jevin Budde has resigned, announced Marauders Athletic Director Roger Thomas. "We appreciate everything Jevin Budde has done for the men’s basketball program, the University of Mary and our community," said Thomas. "We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors."
HOT RUMOR: Muskingum parts way with Ford
According to a great source, and confirmed by another, Gene Ford is no longer the head coach at Muskingum (OH). Ford, who is a Hall-of-Famer at MU just completed his eighth season. His team went 6-19 this year, and he compiled a 68-135 during his tenure. Before returning to his alma mater prior to the