The DirtKing is having lunch at the mall with Mr. Dirt and the kids. Just heard that Ben Braun will be bought out at Rice. He just finished year 6 and has 2 remaining. More on this after we finish our Japanese food.
News
Official LMU statement on Good
LMU Athletics Director Dr. William Husak announced today, Tuesday, that the contract for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Max Good has expired and will not be renewed for the 2014-15 season. Good completed his sixth season with an 85-74 setback last Saturday to BYU at the West Coast Conference Basketball Championships. "I wish to thank Max
BREAKING: Barbee fired at Auburn
Auburn dismissed Tony Barbee as its basketball coach Wednesday night after a Southeastern Conference Tournament loss that dropped his four-year record to 48-75 that included an 18-50 mark in league play. Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs informed Barbee of his decision after the game at the team hotel. "After careful evaluation of the last four
Jones retires at Texas Lutheran
After a coaching career spanning more than 40 years, including seven years as head coach at Texas Lutheran University, Tommy Jones has announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach of the Bulldogs. "I think next year, with the way the league is set up, this team is in a position to do extremely well,"
BREAKING: Allen not renewed at Maryland-Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) announced today it will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Frankie Allen. Allen guided the Hawks the past six seasons and compiled an overall record of 42-139 during that time. He just completed his 24th year as a head coach and has amassed 265 wins
BREAKING: Loyola Marymount hires Dunlap
Loyola Marymount University Athletics Director Dr. William Husak announced on Wednesday that Mike Dunlap, a 1980 graduate of LMU, has been hired as the 26th head coach of the men’s basketball program. Dunlap returns to the Westchester campus with more than 30 years of college and NBA coaching experience. "I am very excited at the
Lamar rumor…
I have heard from multiple sources tonight that Lamar will remove the interim tag from Tic Price, and name him head coach sometime this week. Price took over in mid-February after Pat Knight was fired. Before assuming the interim role, Price was working at Lamar an interim vice president. He had been on former head
Daily Dirt – 3/11/14
A few things that I’ve heard today… • I have heard from two different sources that Virginia Union head coach Luqman Jaaber will not be retained. He has been that head coach there since 2011 and compiled a 31-49 record (6-20 this season). Jaaber was the captain of VUU’s 2005 National Championship team. I’ve heard
Peterson retires at Texas A&M-Kingsville
After 17 seasons, an era has come to an end in the Texas A&M-Kingsville athletic department as Javelina men’s basketball head coach Pete Peterson announced his retirement on Tuesday. The longest tenured and all-time wins leader in Javelina men’s basketball history, Peterson has long been a figurehead in the Javelina athletic department. He completes his
OFFICIAL: UNCW parts ways with Peterson
The contract of fourth-year UNCW men’s basketball Head Coach Buzz Peterson has been terminated, UNCW Athletic Director Jimmy Bass announced Tuesday. Bass has appointed assistant coach Eddie Biedenbach as interim head coach. A national search for Peterson’s replacement will begin immediately. Peterson was named the ninth head men’s basketball coach in UNCW history on April
HOT RUMOR: Good out at LMU
I have heard tonight that Max Good will not have his contract renewed at Loyola Marymount. Good just wrapped up his sixth season at LMU with a 13-19 record (4-14 WCC). No word if the official press release will come tonight or tomorrow morning. I’ll pass it along as soon as I see it.
South Dakota rumor…
Multiple sources have told me this morning that South Dakota interim head coach Joey James will not be retained. James took over for Dave Boots who retired in September and led the Coyotes to a 12-18 (6-8 Summit) record. He played at South Dakota and was an assistant there for ten seasons. More on this