Bowling Green State University will not renew the contract of men’s basketball head coach Louis Orr, Director of Athletics D. Christopher Kingston announced on Tuesday. "We want to thank Coach Orr for his dedication to BGSU and his leadership in developing men of character in the Falcon basketball program," stated Kingston. "I want to personally
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Daily Dirt – 3/10/14
It’s going to be a busy week in the “dirt” world. I’ve got good money on a SoCon and a SWAC (or two) opening up by mid-week. Here are two quickies to start us off… • I can confirm that Damaine Powell is out as the head coach at Cal-State Dominguez Hills. He had been
Change at Concordia (St. Paul)
Concordia University, St. Paul director of athletics Tom Rubbelke has announced the opening of the head men’s basketball coaching position, effective immediately. The position had been held by Kelly Boe for the previous eight seasons. Boe finishes his career as Golden Bear head coach with an overall record of 108-112 with a 78-86 record in
BREAKING: Capel out at Appalachian State
No surprise here…in fact, I mentioned this in my blog on 3/6 – (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/7a011857/daily-dirt-3-6-14/…). I even said I expect an official announcement here by 3/10! Chalk another one up to great sources. We are still awaiting the official statement, but Jason Capel has been told that he will not be back at Appalachian State. Capel
BREAKING: Howard fired at IUPUI
IUPUI head men’s basketball coach Todd Howard has been relieved of his position as head coach as announced by Director of Athletics Michael Moore on Sunday (Mar. 9) morning. Howard posted a 26-70 (.271) overall record during his three seasons at the helm of the program. The Louisville-native was in his 19th season on the
Daily Dirt – 3/7/14
From the desk of the DirtKing… • Word on the street is that Evergreen State (WA) head coach Arvin Mosley has resigned. He had been the head coach there for the past four seasons. There has not been an official press release yet. • Apparently DePaul AD Jean Lenti Ponsetto said last night that head
HOT: Porter fired at Urbana
Urbana University released Jeff Porter of his duties as head men’s basketball coach. The search begins immediately for Porter’s replacement. Urbana University Athletic Director Doug Young hired Porter to take over the Blue Knight men’s basketball program in March of 2008. “I would like to thank Coach Porter for all of his outstanding efforts over
Daily Dirt – 3/6/14
A few things that I’ve heard today… • With the mid-major conference tournaments in full swing, rumors are starting to fly as teams get eliminated. I’m on double secret probation with this one, but all signs are pointing to a SoCon job opening. I have heard that there is a staff in that league who
UNH fires DBO
University of New Hampshire Director of Basketball Operations Scott Weitzell has been fired by the university. According to the Union Leader, he "may have taken video and still photographs of male basketball players inside a men’s locker room after a basketball game at the University of Vermont in January." He was subsequently arrested in February
One game suspension for Martin at S. Carolina
University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin has been suspended from his coaching duties for Saturday’s game at Mississippi State, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. Martin will not accompany the team to Starkville. "The one-game suspension is a result of inappropriate verbal communication as it relates to the well-being of our
Extension for Cluess at Iona
Iona College has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2018-19 season. "I believe in Tim Cluess and continue to be impressed by all he has been able to achieve with his talented team and staff," said Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre "We couldn’t be more pleased
BREAKING: Pennell named head coach at Central Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas will host a news conference at 1 p.m. Friday to announce Russ Pennell as its new head men’s basketball coach, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA director of athletics. Pennell, who played at UCA from 1982-84, was interim coach at the University of Arizona in 2008-09 and head coach at