What happened to Billy Gillespie?

After being fired by UK, he was the head coach at Texas Tech in 2011-12 before being let go after an 8-23 record and questions about how he treated his players. Since then, Gillispie was the coach at Ranger Junior College before being named the head coach at Tarleton State on March 30, 2020.

Where did the Texas Tech coach come from?

Brownfield, Texas
Hailing from Brownfield, Texas (39 miles southwest of Lubbock), Texas Tech’s coach grew up in a traditional fashion.

Why was Billy Gillespie fired?

One contingent of fans will argue that Gillispie was fired due to his antics and personality, not potential coaching ability. Others will tell you the second-year coach, one with a history of winning, wasn’t finding the same success at Kentucky as he did at other universities.

Who is the new coach for Texas Tech?

coach Joey McGuire
Texas Tech has wrapped its 2021 regular season finishing 6-6 overall, 3-6 in the Big 12. The Red Raiders have qualified for a bowl game for the first time since 2017 which is a nice foundation for new head coach Joey McGuire to build upon.

Is Billy Gillespie married?

Misty MeyerBilly Gillispie / Spouse (m. 1985–1993)

What is Billy Gillispie salary?

Gillispie’s contract is extremely similar to that of his Tech predecessor, Pat Knight. It includes the same annual base salary of $300,000.

Why is Texas Tech mad at Chris Beard?

Texas Tech fans are still bitter and angry with coach Chris Beard for leaving them to take the head coach job at Texas. The two teams are meeting in Lubbock on Tuesday night for the first time since Beard left the Longhorns.

Why did Billy Gillispie get fired from Kentucky?

After just two years, Kentucky had had enough. The school fired Gillispie on Friday, citing philosophical differences between the hard-scrabble coach and an administration that views its head coaching position as more than just another job.

Is Billy Gillispie married?

Will Joey McGuire keep Sonny Cumbie?

20, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. Sonny Cumbie will remain on Texas Tech’s staff as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after finishing this season as interim head coach for the bowl-bound Red Raiders. New coach Joey McGuire said Wednesday that Cumbie will be part of his staff.

Who all coached Kentucky basketball?

John CalipariKentucky Wildcats men’s basketball / Head coach