Report: Billy Gillispie is back, gets Texas Tech job

Billy Gillispie/Courtesy: allkyhoops.com

Yup. You heard that correctly. Two years after being let go at Kentucky due to a myriad of issues. Gillispie and new Tech AD Kirby Hocutt have come up with a 5-year deal that will feature Gillispie taking over for the fired Pat Knight.

The story from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal RIGHT HERE

Gillispie had what could almost be a spectacular flameout in Lexington after being named the SEC Basketball coach of the year in 2008. He came to Kentucky after leading Texas A and M to unprecedented success the previous couple of years.

The paper says the "Official" announcement will be on Wednesday.

Another Great Moment In Sideline Reporter History

Yes, I'm being sarcastic but it's about time a head coach let a sideline reporter know that a question is a dumb one on live TV. It happened to ESPN's Jeanine Edwards who asked Kentucky head coach Billy Gillispie about Jodie Meeks. And coach Gillispie reminds Edwards there is no "I" in team.







I have to respect Jeanine Edwards though, she didn't flinch. She moved right on to the next question.