What a wild day yesterday…Kelsey backs out on UMass just before the press conference, JT3 gets fired, fake news on James Whitford to Duquesne, and a letter from Byron Samuels that briefly crashed our site because of all of the traffic it generated. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while preparing for another
DII Flagler College Finalists…
I have now heard from multiple sources that there are four finalists to replace Bo Clark at DII Flagler College (FL). The final group includes three DI assistant coaches, and a JC head coach. The finalists are: North Florida Associate Head Coach Bobby Kennen, Daytona State (FL) Head Coach Ryan Ridder, Valparaiso Special Assistant Chad
Texas A&M Commerce Head Coach Sam Walker relinquishes basketball post; Remains in administrative role
Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Ray M. Keck has named Sam Walker Executive Director of Alumni Engagement. In this new role, Walker – a 1993 graduate of East Texas State University – will have direct influence in expanding alumni engagement, supporting chapter formulation, and facilitating strategic undergraduate recruiting initiatives in the vibrant North Texas region.
BREAKING: Jim Crutchfield Named Head Basketball Coach at Nova Southeastern
The dawn of a new era is about to take place for the Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball program. On Tuesday, March 21, Director of Athletics Michael Mominey has announced the hiring of NCAA coaching legend Jim Crutchfield as the next head coach. Crutchfield takes over the Sharks men’s basketball program after 13 successful seasons
Jack Meriwether Named Head Basketball Coach at West Virginia Wesleyan
West Virginia Wesleyan Interim President Boyd Creasman and Director of Athletics Randy Tenney are pleased to announce that Jack Meriwether has been named the head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Coach Meriwether served as the interim head coach for the past two months, leading the team to an 8-7 record during his
Daily Dirt – 3/14/17
Working through a March blizzard. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while hoping the power doesn’t go out… The Cuonzo Martin to Illinois chatter is really starting to pick up. The current coach at Cal, Martin is a native of East St. Louis, IL (had to google that – I thought East St.
Daily Dirt – 3/13/17
Some things that I’ve heard as we prepare for a March blizzard here in New England… Early “hot” name at Alabama A&M is current Columbus State (GA) head coach Robert Moore. He led CSU to a 20-10 record this past season and a spot in the NCAA DII tournament. Moore has won at least 20
Daily Dirt – 3/10/17
Some Friday morning quick hitters… Heard some reports of former Rutgers head coach Mike Rice being involved at Quinnipiac. I’ve been told by a great source that it’s “fake news”… Before becoming the head coach at Missouri, Kim Anderson had won a National Championship at DII Central Missouri. Now that he’s a free agent, word
Kevin Muff Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State University athletic director Jim Johnson announced that he has accepted the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Kevin Muff. Muff led the Gorillas the past seven seasons (2011-17), compiling a 97-102 (.487) record in his tenure at Pitt State. His 2016-17 squad wrapped up a 5-22 season on Feb. 25. Muff, a native
BREAKING: Jones Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DII Tusculum College
After six seasons at the helm of the Tusculum College men’s basketball program, Mike Jones has resigned as head coach according to TC athletic director Doug Jones. Since his appointment as men’s basketball coach in August 2011, Coach Jones has mentored three All-South Atlantic Conference performers as well as the 2013 SAC Freshman of the
Daily Dirt – 3/1/17
Here we go… It’s that time of the year again where the “dirt” gets rolling. With the small college season wrapping up, and teams getting bounced from low major and mid major conference tournaments in the next few days, I expect it to get busy fast. Here are a few things that I’ve heard to
Tom Ryan Wins 400th Career Game at Eckerd College (FL)
Eckerd men’s basketball head coach Tom Ryan got a milestone win while the Tritons clinched second place in the Sunshine State Conference following an 88-82 defeat of Saint Leo on Wednesday night. The win gave Ryan 400 for his career – all of which have come at Eckerd – as he joined legendary coach and