Southwestern Oklahoma State University Head Coach Todd Thurman has resigned as the schools basketball coach, but will remain as the Athletic Director. Wayne Anderson will assume the interim head coaching duties and maintain the players mandated academic progress checks as well as begin the initial contacts for recruiting. Thurman was 55 and 27 in his
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DII Interim Jobs
Two DII schools currently have Interim Head Coaches – Kentucky State and the Southern Connecticut State. With the season winding down, it will be interesting to see what happens with these positions. Will the schools open the positions up, or retain their current interim coaches on a permanent basis. Former Georgia Tech standout Clarence Moore
Rutgers AD Finalists
Rutgers has narrowed their AD search to three candidates. They are former Rutgers football player Tim Pernetti, who now works for CBS sports, North Carolina-Wilmington athletic director Kelly Mehrtens and Akron athletic director Mack Rhoades. Why is this important? Most likely the first order of business will be for the new AD to deal with
Report: Alabama interested in Purnell
Kevin Scarbinsky from the Birmingham News (AL) reported that he has inside knowledge that Alabama is interested in Oliver Purnell as their next basketball coach. http://blog.al.com/kevin-scarbinsky/2009/02/scarbinsky_clems… However, in response to this article, Purnell said that he has not been contacted by UA, and does not plan to go anywhere. http://www.independentmail.com/blogs/greg-wallace/2009/feb/2… In my opinion, Purnell stays
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Graham Criticized for Lack of Motivation
A recent article in the Idaho Statesman rips into Boise State Head Coach Greg Graham for his lack of motivation – both in the community and with his team. This is crazy – it would be one thing if his team was struggling – but they’re not! Currently the Broncos are 16-7 (6-4 WAC) and
Firehobbs.com
Came across this blog this morning and found it pretty interesting: http://firehobbs.blogspot.com/… Obviously George Washington fans are not happy about the state of the program. The Colonials are currently 7-14 (1-8 A-10) with their only A-10 win coming against Fordham (3-18, 1-8). Hobbs has had some good seasons at GW – 27-3 in 05-06 as
Wainwright’s Days Numbered at DePaul?
Jerry Wainwright’s Blue Demon’s fell to 0-11 in the Big East (8-16 overall) this past weekend. With 7 games left, tonight’s match-up with Seton Hall is a big one. The Blue Demon’s have remaining games with Louisville, Pitt, Georgetown, Villanova, St. John’s, and West Virginia. Tonight’s game, and the 2/28 game vs. St. John’s seem
AD backs Lebo at Auburn (sort of….)
Jeff Lebo, who has been on the hot seat all year at Auburn (14-9, 3-5 SEC), got a vote of support from AD Jay Jacobs on Friday. It was not exactly a resounding voice of support however – Jacobs declined an interview and issued this statement: "Jeff Lebo and his team have my full support
Wallingford Resigns at Milligan
Tony Wallingford has decided to step down as the Head Basketball Coach at Milligan College in Tennessee. Coach Wallingford cited health reasons for his departure. He will stay on as the Men’s Golf Coach and help to start the women’s golf program as well as continue to teach at the school. Wallingford has been at
AD Yow Supports Williams
Maryland AD Deb You has given her public support to Gary Williams. It looks like his job is safe – not only this year, but until he is ready to call it quits. Good for him. Williams is a great coach who has struggled a bit since winning the 2002 National Championship. I hope they
Players Rally Around Roberts
Rumors have been swirling about the future of St. John’s head coach Norm Roberts. With a 60-76 (23-52 Big East) overall record in four and 1/2 seasons and a 3-6 Big east record this year, critics have been calling for his dismissal. Apparently the players have gotten wind of this and have stepped up to