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Jeff Ruland Will Not Return as Firebirds Head Men’s Basketball Coach |
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Written by media relations
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Friday, 05 April 2013 22:04 |
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WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia announced today that Jeff Ruland will not return as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The University will begin the process to hire a new coach.
Director of Athletics, Patricia Thomas had this to say, “I am thankful to Jeff Ruland for his four years of service to the University of the District of Columbia and our Athletic Department. The entire Firebird family wishes Coach Ruland well in all his future endeavors.” Ruland coached the Firebirds to a 40-61 record in four seasons at the University of the District of Columbia, including one NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in 2011-12. The Firebirds joined the East Coast Conference (ECC) in July 2011, and they compiled a conference record of 18-16 over two seasons.
In their inaugural season in the conference in 2011-12, the Firebirds finished with a 22-6 record (13-3 in ECC play) and were ranked as high as 18th in the country in Division II. The Firebirds were seeded 2nd heading into the East Coast Conference tournament, but they were defeated in the semifinals by 3rd seeded Bridgeport University 65-76. The Firebirds advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 25 years but were defeated in the first round by Stonehill College 65-61.
Ruland’s first year at the helm in 2009-10 resulted in a 1-20 record. In 2010-11, their final year with no conference affiliation, the team showed marked improvement posting an 11-15 record. This year in 2012-13, the Firebirds regressed, struggling through most of the season with a 6-20 record (5-13 in ECC play).
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ROSE ANNOUNCES NEW FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF |
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Written by media relations
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Friday, 05 April 2013 21:52 |
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HAMPTON, Va. – In preparing for the 2013 season, Hampton University head football coach Donovan Rose has announced his coaching staff for the coming year, unveiling a staff that has undergone several changes.
Rose is in his fifth season at the helm.
In addition to his duties as offensive coordinator, Earnest Wilson III will also serve as wide receivers coach in the coming season. Wilson is entering his second season at the helm of the Pirates’ offense. Darryl Bullock will continue to serve as offensive line coach.
Newcomer Glen Ferebee will serve as quarterbacks coach, while David Banks will return for his second season coaching the running backs.
Bernard Clark will take over as defensive coordinator, while Delbert Cowsette will return for his third season as defensive line coach and Cordell Taylor will serve as secondary coach. Brandon Thompson will return as the team’s graduate assistant and quality control coach.
On top of his duties as special teams coordinator, Michael Villagrana, who has been at Hampton for the past four seasons, will serve as the team’s recruiting coordinator.
The Pirates’ Blue and White Spring Game will be held on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Armstrong Stadium. The 2013 season opener will be on Aug. 29, when Hampton heads to Macomb, Ill. to take on Western Illinois.
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Capitals Sign Patrick Wey |
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Friday, 05 April 2013 21:46 |
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Patrick Wey to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2013-14, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
The 6’3, 210-pound defenseman recently completed his senior season at Boston College, recording career highs in points (13), assists (12), games played (37, tied) and penalty minutes (54) and registered a plus-14 rating this season. Wey helped Boston College to a 22-12-4 record and a berth in the NCAA tournament. He was named a 2013 Hockey East Second-Team All-Star and named Hockey East’s 2013 Best Defensive Defenseman.
In 133 career games with Boston College, Wey collected 33 points (four goals, 29 assists) and 147 penalty minutes. He helped Boston College win the NCAA National Championship in 2011-12 and tallied one goal and three assists in four tournament games. Boston College also won the Hockey East Championship and the NCAA regular-season championship last season as Wey was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team at the Northeast Regional.
The Pittsburgh native helped the United States win the bronze medal at the 2011 Under-20 World Junior Championship,
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