An update on the search at Marist… I’ve got two great sources working on this one. I can confirm that interviews have begun and that there is a candidate on campus today (I can’t mention which one, but can say he is on my original list). Speaking of my original list – I can confirm
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Daily Dirt – 3/22/13
Here are a few things that I’ve heard so far today… • I have heard that Wake Forest assistant Rusty LaRue has emerged as a leader for the vacant spot at Longwood. He has been on the Wake staff for the past four seasons and played basketball, football, and baseball at Wake. LaRue also spent
BREAKING: Cassara fired at Hofstra
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today that the University will seek a new head coach to lead the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program. “We are very thankful to Mo Cassara for his hard work and dedication to the Hofstra Basketball program over the last three years,” commented Hathaway. “Mo
OFFICIAL: Jackson done at Furman
Well, looks like it’s finally official – Jeff Jackson has resigned at Furman. Here’s the official statement: Jeff Jackson has resigned as Furman men’s basketball coach after seven seasons with the program, it was announced on Friday by Furman athletics director Dr. Gary Clark. "We respect Coach Jackson’s decision to resign and pursue other career
HOT: Jensen out at The College of Idaho
The College of Idaho has announced that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Rod Jensen will not be renewed for the 2013-14 season. Jensen, who led the Coyotes for three seasons, posted an overall record of 38-51 – including an 18-25 home record in the J.A. Albertson Activities Center. His teams qualified for the
HOT RUMOR: Jackson State set to name new coach
I have heard that Jackson State has settled on a replacement for the recently retired Tevester Anderson. It sounds like it is between current JSU associate head coach Eric Strothers, and Callaway (MS) HS head coach Wayne Brent. Strothers has been on the JSU staff for the past 19 seasons. He is a former JSU
HOT RUMOR: Jackson resigns at Furman
I mentioned earlier in the week that change was coming at Furman…looks like it has now happened. Two sources confirmed what I had heard earlier – Jeff Jackson has indeed resigned as the head coach. He went 7-24 this past season, and 85-131 in his seven seasons at the helm. My boots on the ground
Clafin releases Woodard
Claflin University has decided to move in a different direction in terms of leadership for both its men’s and women’s basketball programs. "I personally want to thank Coach Ron Woodard and Coach Tiffany Tucker for their contributions to the University as the men’s and women’s head coach, respectively. I wish them well in their future
BREAKING: Beard named HC @ Angelo State
McMurry head coach Chris Beard has been named as the head coach at Angelo State. Here’s what I said about him in my blog yesterday: • It sounds like Bob Knight is pushing hard for his former assistant Chris Beard to get the Angelo State job. Beard just completed his first seasons as the head
Daily Dirt -3/21/13
This is an absolutely crazy time of the year! I have so much “dirt’ right now, I’m still trying to sift through all of it. Here are a few things for now. I will also have some “dirt” on a few small college jobs in Florida, a list at Ball State, and a Marist update
Daily Dirt II – 3/21/13
A couple quickies to round out the night. Also, I mentioned I had some small college Florida dirt and a Marist update – I’ll get that up tomorrow. I got too distracted watching the games today to focus! • I have heard that Chris Craig has resigned as the head coach at Midland JC (TX).
Norwood resigns at SPSCC
Curtis Norwood, who spent the past three seasons as the men’s basketball coach at South Puget Sound Community College, voluntarily resigned last week. Norwood compiled a 20-61 win-loss record in his three seasons, leading the Clippers to the NWAACC tournament during the 2011-12 season. Prior to SPSCC, Norwood spent three seasons as the River Ridge