The business of sports doesn’t necessarily celebrate the holidays, even the day after Christmas. As of Thursday, Dec. 26, two coaches are out of work –– one stepped down while another was fired –– and a long-time coach may want to get back in the game.
Jim Larranaga steps down
Legendary coach Jim Larranaga has retired effective immediately, following 14 seasons leading the Hurricanes at the University of Miami.
During a press conference Thursday afternoon, the 75-year-old said, “There’s one thing you have to constantly ask yourself; Are you going to give everything you have, the commitment it deserves, 100% of yourself, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually? And quite frankly, I’ve tried to do that throughout my life and my time here. But I’m exhausted.”
Coach Larranaga led the Hurricanes to the Final Four two years ago, posting the best season in school history. However, Miami has struggled since then. This season, they’ve won just four of their first 12 games…