Breaking news: Steve Roccoforte fired as Lamar Basketball Head Coach

[Lazeek]

[quote name="bigred360" post="982581" timestamp="1300135501"]
Lazeek, I know you have got to be kidding! As you see the big boys don't play around. He was at Oklahoma for five seasons.  Three years ago he had the Sooners in the Elite Eight with a 30-6 record.
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And today he was fired and is available!!!!! ;D ;D

Yes, obviously I was kidding and that is why the rolling eyes were posted after it!!! :D :D :D

[bigred360]

Man, I never know with you because you'll say just about anything!!!  :D :D :D

[Lazeek]

I will always say it, but there is always a story behind it. ;) ;)

[Ruckdad]

Any live coverage of the presser?

[Lazeek]

Not that I am aware of........likely hear about it here at SETXSPORTS.COM first!!!!  But been telling everyone for a week now that it is a done deal!!!!

[bigred360]

There is on another fan site. They have someone there. Not going to post a link because I don't want to upset anyone.

[WOSgrad]

5 minutes to showtime!!!

[Lazeek]

I have been waiting 4 years to hear this.........ROC WILL NOT RETURN AS LAMAR MENS BASKETBALL COACH!!!!!!

[WOSgrad]

It's official, Roc is done.

[WOSgrad]

Lamar AD Larry Tidwell, "Steve Roccaforte has been relieved of his duties as head men's basketball coach at Lamar."

[Lazeek]

[quote name="WOSgrad" post="982606" timestamp="1300138418"]
Lamar AD Larry Tidwell, "Steve Roccaforte has been relieved of his duties as head men's basketball coach at Lamar."
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AND SETXSPORTS.COM REPORTED IT FIRST!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

[Ruckdad]

And let the search begin!

Was there any indication as to Roc's future?

[Lazeek]

Two media outlets reported earlier in the day that he was staying........WRONG!!!!!!

Been saying it for weeks now!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D

[ForeverADog]

Is Roc there for questioning?

[bigred360]

No, he isn't there.

[Lazeek]

He is looking for a new job!!!! ;D ;D ;D

[WOSgrad]

As a side note, Tidwell said the search for a new coach will being after the Tournament.

[CThoops]

I also heard something about them "Cleaning House" too.. They are gonna need a new staff

[WOSgrad]

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/lamar/article/Roccaforte-out-as-Lamar-men-s-basketball-coach-1128014.php

[bigred360]

Why wait to start looking for a new HC until after the tournament? Clarification: They will start looking after the final four.

[stevenash]

[quote name="LAZEEK" post="982609" timestamp="1300138776"]
Two media outlets reported earlier in the day that he was staying........WRONG!!!!!!

Been saying it for weeks now!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Where is Badsanta on this?

[WOSgrad]

[quote name="stevenash" post="982626" timestamp="1300140265"]
[quote author=LAZEEK link=topic=81689.msg982609#msg982609 date=1300138776]
Two media outlets reported earlier in the day that he was staying........WRONG!!!!!!

Been saying it for weeks now!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Where is Badsanta on this?
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He getting his beamer detailed.....or is it his bentley....or is it a mercedes?

[Lazeek]

Best thing that could have happened to clear out all of the staff.............I just wonder how this will effect some of the players who are suppose to be back next season??

[badndn]

[quote name="LAZEEK" post="982629" timestamp="1300141238"]
Best thing that could have happened to clear out all of the staff.............I just wonder how this will effect some of the players who are suppose to be back next season??
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With so many juniors this year I doubt any will leave. Most would have to go DII to play. Minor and Brown could go, since they was a true Sophomores last year. They could Red-shirt and still have two years somewhee else.

[bigred360]

Based on Coach Tidwell's comments they aren't "cleaning house" just yet.