Ole Miss hires former Texas coach Chris Beard
1 year, 9 months ago

Ole Miss hires former Texas coach Chris Beard

Associated Press  

— Mississippi has hired Chris Beard as its basketball coach just over two months after his firing from Texas following a domestic violence arrest. Texas suspended Beard after his Dec. 12 arrest and fired him three weeks later when Texas officials told Beard’s attorney he was “unfit” to lead the program. “We thoroughly evaluated a number of outstanding candidates, and there is no doubt Coach Beard is one of the top coaches in the nation,” said Keith Carter, the school’s vice chancellor for athletics. “After conducting due diligence and speaking to a number of individuals on and off the court, it was evident he is the right person to guide our team to greatness.” Beard has led three different programs to the NCAA Tournament since 2016, including an appearance in the 2019 championship game and an Elite Eight run the year before at Texas Tech. “I am honored to be joining the Ole Miss family and excited to get started at this great university,” said Beard, who was 29-13 at Texas.

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Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard agrees to a new contract
9 months, 1 week ago

Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard agrees to a new contract

Associated Press  

— Mississippi coach Chris Beard has agreed to a new contract amid a debut season when he won his first 13 games. Keith Carter, the Ole Miss vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics, announced the new deal on Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of Beard’s hiring. “The future of Ole Miss Basketball could not be brighter under Coach Beard’s leadership,” Carter said …

Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss intro
1 year, 9 months ago

Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss intro

Associated Press  

— Mississippi on Tuesday introduced new basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding his December domestic violence arrest that led to his eventual firing at Texas. I think that statement speaks for itself.” Beard’s two-year tenure at alma mater Texas ended abruptly in January, though felony domestic charges were ultimately dismissed on Feb. 15. Texas suspended …

Texas Tech Coach Mark Adams Resigns Following Racially Insensitive Comments
1 year, 9 months ago

Texas Tech Coach Mark Adams Resigns Following Racially Insensitive Comments

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Texas Tech coach Mark Adams, who had been suspended recently for racially insensitive comments made toward one of his players, resigned shortly after the Red Raiders were eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night. The school said Adams “was encouraging the student-athlete to be more receptive to coaching and referenced Bible …

Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge
1 year, 11 months ago

Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AUSTIN, Texas — Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, telling his attorney he is “unfit” for the position while he faces a felony domestic family violence charge stemming from a Dec. 12 incident involving his fiancée. The university’s vice president of legal affairs, Jim …

Texas coach Beard’s fiancée says he didn’t strangle her
2 years ago

Texas coach Beard’s fiancée says he didn’t strangle her

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The woman who called police to report a family violence assault by Texas basketball coach Chris Beard said Friday that Beard did not strangle her and she never wanted him arrested or prosecuted. In a statement sent to The Associated Press by her attorney, Randy Leavitt, Trew said she is “deeply saddened” by the incident and said …

Beard builds transfer-heavy lineup for debut at No. 5 Texas
3 years, 2 months ago

Beard builds transfer-heavy lineup for debut at No. 5 Texas

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — When Chris Beard left Texas Tech for Texas, one of the coach’s first moves was to plunge into the transfer portal and leave the door wide open. Beard said he had “about four screens” constantly watching the transfer portal and he and his assistant pounced when players went in. There was some confidence coming in that we …

Beard goes home to try to get Texas where he took Texas Tech
3 years, 8 months ago

Beard goes home to try to get Texas where he took Texas Tech

Associated Press  

Chris Beard insists that it was the most difficult decision in his life to return to his alma mater at Texas after a successful, five-season run at Big 12 rival Texas Tech that included an overtime loss in the national championship game played two years ago. “I’m not afraid to talk about it from day one.” Texas Tech athletic director …

Chris Beard leaving Texas Tech for Texas to replace Smart
3 years, 8 months ago

Chris Beard leaving Texas Tech for Texas to replace Smart

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas snatched Chris Beard away from Big 12 rival Texas Tech to revive a men’s basketball program starved for postseason success. But, you know, at the same time there are other components that have led to the success of Texas Tech basketball.” Hocutt said Beard told him “he was ready for another challenge. Heck yeah it does.” …

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