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sports29 days ago•6 min saved

BC clarifies Luke Murray had no role in radio announcer firings

Boston College says its decision not to renew the contracts of radio announcers Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer was approved by athletic director Blake James and originated with deputy AD Craig Anderson, not by new coach Luke Murray who reportedly did not have the authority to make such changes; the plan was framed as a men’s basketball decision and delivered abruptly in July, triggering social-media backlash as Collins and Maurer were surprised by the move.

via boston.com|

#athletic-department #boston-college #contract-nonrenewal

sports29 days ago•1 min saved

BC AD clarifies Luke Murray was not behind radio announcers’ firing

Boston College’s athletic director Blake James says Luke Murray did not order the non-renewal of BC men’s basketball radio broadcasters Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer; the decision and how it was communicated were mishandled, with James acknowledging responsibility for approving the move and its public delivery amid a social-media backlash.

via The Boston Globe|

#athletic-director-blake-james #boston-college #contract-non-renewal

sports29 days ago•5 min saved

Mystery Shakeup: BC Fires Longtime Radio Announcers as Coaching Tire Fire Sparks Questions

Boston College fired two longtime basketball radio announcers after nine seasons, with the school saying the move came from athletics admins in consultation with the media-rights partner, while announcers and sources say coach Luke Murray may have been responsible or blindsided; the abrupt decision came after months of no talks and underscores leadership and communication tensions amid BC’s broader program challenges and a high-profile media deal.

via The New York Times|

#boston-college #contract-non-renewal #luke-murray

sports5 months ago•11 min saved

BC taps Luke Murray to helm Eagles’ men’s basketball

Boston College announced Luke Murray as the school’s new Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his offensive acumen, recruiter reputation, and role in UConn’s national championships; Murray brings 10+ years of high-level coaching experience across programs such as Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, Towson and Wagner and is charged with restoring the Eagles to national prominence.

via Boston College Athletics|

#boston-college #coaching-hire #head-coach

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Bill Murray's Proud Dad Moment at March Madness Championship Win

Bill Murray was spotted cheering on his son Luke, an assistant coach for the Connecticut Huskies, during the NCAA Men's Championship game on Monday. The actor attended several of UConn's games throughout the March Madness tournament, including Monday's victory when the Huskies took home the championship trophy. Following the win, the actor celebrated Connecticut's fifth NCAA Division 1 championship. Bill spoke about his son with a reporter for The Big East, saying "I'm very proud of this boy, he's a wonderful kid and he's worked very hard."

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#bill-murray #connecticut-huskies #entertainment

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"UConn and Saint Mary's face off in NCAA Tournament, Cinderella chances for double-digit seeds"

UConn guard Joey Calcaterra, who played against Saint Mary's six times during his four seasons at the University of San Diego, is familiar with the Gaels, who will be their next opponent in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Calcaterra said Saint Mary's tries to slow the pace down and make them work in the halfcourt on defense. UConn assistant Luke Murray will do the scout work for Sunday's game against the California-based Gaels.

via CT Insider|

#joey-calcaterra #luke-murray #ncaa-tournament