Coach Chambers has made many contributions to the program and to this university for which we are grateful, Barbour said. Chambersstepped down as Penn States head coachin October 2020 after allegations of misconduct prompted an internal investigation. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. Hes back Chambers is STILL my guy Hes my friend Why would Penn State ask Patrick Chambers for his resignation now? I dont know whats next for me. He resigned from Penn State after almost a decade amid investigations into improper conduct. That was crushing, it really was, Barbour said. It brings people together.. Chambers delivered the news. WINK News exclusively sat down with he mans wife to learn how hes doing. But it was nothing out of the ordinary.. Even as someone who has been involved with the administrative process in collegiate athletics for 38 years, Barbour was still taken aback with the swiftness of it all. Were going to be in the community. Pat Chambers, FGCU mens basketball coach, poses for a portrait at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. FGCU announced Chambers as the fifth head coach in program history on March 15, 2022. Him missing for a while was hard. You need to understand backgrounds,' Chambers said. Chambers said he plans to bring back the success we saw back in the Dunk City days by dunking in all areas of life. All in all, it took FGCU less than ten days from the time the team split from former head coach Michael Fly to getting their top target and hiring Coach Chambers. On the floor this season, Penn State is receiving significant production from only three upperclassmen junior forwards Lamar Stevens and Mike Watkins, and senior guard Josh Reaves. She responded: Were not going to get into the details of this, but NCAA matters were not part of this. Whether she meant part of the investigation or part of a decision to ask for Chambers' resignation was unclear. 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After landing and immediately going to Bankers Life Fieldhouse to watch the team during shootaround, Barbour was alerted that the Big Ten would be having a conference call. That means slam dunks at home, in the classroom, and in life. Sometimes that doesnt happen for coaches. Chambers was in the middle of a four-year contract with Penn State that runs through 2021-22 season. Capping out-of-pocket costs for diabetes patients at $35 per month. Penn State began releasing full details of the contracts of its head football coaches with the hiring of Bill OBrien in January of 2012, as part of the universitys vow to provide more transparency after the Sandusky scandal broke roughly two months earlier. Now, hes off in the real world doing real things. In reviewing our policies, releasing the terms of the mens basketball head coach has not been our policy and we plan to continue that practice, PSU associate director for strategic communications Jeff Nelson said in response to an email from Lions247 With Fight On State requesting the details of the contract. But in my conversations, two former PSU assistants who worked under Chambers independently referred to him with the expletive: Hes an ass----. But, as we all know, the fans care about the guys on the court. Chambers, 51, resigned from Penn State in October 2020 following an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct, including referencing a noose in conversation with a player during the 2018-19 season. He was 148-150 with Penn State, including an NIT championship in 2018. You need to be humble, you need to check your ego at the door and just understand you have to get better and I was willing to do that, Chambers said. Pat Chambers signed a five-year contract with Florida Gulf Coast University. Penn State also won 11 road and neutral-court games and beat nationally ranked Ohio State three times. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Sent every Thursday. I tried to clarify: Like a fellow slave in the cotton fields? Home News Sports FGCU mens basketball names new head coach. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. After stepping down as the head coach in 2020, Chambers took a job as an assistant at La Salle. Penn State mens basketball head coach Pat Chambers had a four-year contract extension approved by the Board of Trustees during a compensation meeting From attending a Penguins game to a Disney On Ice performance, theres plenty to do in the Steel City over spring break. I want to loosen the noose thats around your neck.. More than eight months later, were assuming everything has been finalized and executed and signed. Call it verbal abuse, rule through fear, apprehension about an emotional explosion, what have you. Thats what school spirit does. Retention is going to be our number one recruiting tool. Ive spoken to a number of former Penn State assistant coaches, players and their parents since the allegations of racially charged rhetoric from ex-PSU guard Rasir Bolton, now at Iowa State, were published on July 6. Pat Chambers was officially introduced as the fifth FGCU men's basketball head coach in March 2022 bringing a wealth of experience in college basketball But he called me into his office asking me to, like, help clarify what he was trying to say. Pat Chambers enters his ninth season as the Penn State Nittany Lions head coach, in what can be considered a make or break season. In addition to his role with Onward State, Mitch talks about all the #sprots on Penn State's CommRadio. Chambers doesnt have a clean coaching record, though. They also touched on his behavior during games, his combustibility during staff meetings, whether he targeted and ranted at soft-spoken players and whether he exhibited an arrogance and inflated ego suggesting infallibility. And, if you can put it all together, then maybe you can throw down on the court. A No. It brings people together.. Were going to dive. That was phenomenal, said Chambers. Sources: Pat Chambers is finalizing a contract to be the next head coach at Florida Gulf Coast. Goodnight Dorm Room: Matt DiSantos Senior Column, Roman Bravo-Young Announces Return To Penn State Wrestling, Penn State Hires Boston Colleges Patrick Kraft As Next Athletic Director, The Funky Monkey: Penn State Hoops Fan Takes Happy Valley To Funkytown, What To Do In Pittsburgh Over Spring Break. Chambers released a statement upon his resignation, saying he and his family needed to take a break to re-set and chart our path forward, reported NBC Sports. All of us [administrators] that have been around this for a long time have been through a lot of different stuff, but that's, that's really heartbreaking.. FGCU Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh said releasing Fly was a gut-wrenching decision but that the program needed to transition to a different path.. The start of the NCAA basketball season is slated for Nov. 25. Well, Penn State is declining to provide that information, despite making a promise to eventually reveal the details of Chambers contract extension when it was officially approved May 3. Well, we cant yet. He might be a head basketball coach, but he has more than basketball on his mind. The Eagles, complete with some high-flying highlights during that run, earned the moniker "Dunk City.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It's time, with Watkins coming back, they're going to get better and better. Chambers, 49, had been at Penn State for nine years and was coming off the teams best season under his directions. Sources: Pat Chambers is finalizing a contract to be the next head coach at Florida Gulf Coast. It worked well [], High temperatures will reach the 80s and low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Penn States roster will also be joined by the Gatorade Player of the Year in Washington D.C., sharp-shooting combo guard Myles Dread. The FGCU Eagles officially have a new head mens basketball coach. Sources: Pat Chambers is finalizing a contract to be the next head coach at Florida Gulf Coast. His hiring came about 18 months after he had to resign as coach at Penn State following an internal investigation into his conduct including but not limited to an incident where he referenced a noose when talking to a Black player. FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Florida Gulf Coast has hired Pat Chambers as its men's basketball coach. But it didnt end there. How do you earn trust with them?, When I left Penn State, all my players came out in support. I got off the phone and went downstairs to where the team was having their lunch or pregame meal, not sure what it was, and Pat [Chambers] had just found out from [deputy director of athletics] Lynn Holleran and was just telling the team.. The university actually rewarded him with a contract extension through the 2021-22 season following last seasons NIT championship run. Follow @djoneshoop Sources who were interviewed told me the investigation was directed and interviews were performed by PSU athletic integrity officer Robert Boland and PSU vice president for affirmative action Suzanne Adair. FGCU says theyre all in on Chambers, which was enough to give him a five-year deal at $350,000 per season. Two of those interviewed told me they were asked about the existence of any recruiting irregularities by Penn State. None chose to be identified in print, in general saying they were done with the experience and simply wished to move on with their lives. The investigation began shortly after Boltons comments were published by reporter Jesse Washington of the Disney-owned website The Undefeated for a story published on July 6. Fort Myers Beachs environmental services, along with FDEP, []. FGCU's run ended at the hands of No. Penn State coach Patrick Chambers resigned on Wednesday after an internal investigation revolving around, but not limited to, racially insensitive comments. Its developing men. What does your version of dunk city look like?. The Lee County Health Department said that the waters near Lynn Hall Memorial Park, near Time Square, were tested and have alert levels of Red Tide. Barbour said that she first received the news shortly after touching down in Indianapolis on March 12, the day that Penn State was supposed to play Indiana in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Rothstein says an official announcement from the Eagles is expected soon. Those interviewed in the PSU investigation told me the general tone of the questions revolved around Chambers' demeanor, language and any abusive episodes player-staff incidents that may have happened, how players and staff members were treated, the culture and climate of the program under his command. A ride that twisted and turned to FGCU and Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh. The Explorers posted an 11-19 regular-season record before falling in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Its easy to hate Pat. I really quite frankly think we hit a home run, Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh said. I had to take a deeper dive and to understand being more mindful, said Chambers. Official announcement expected soon.Former head coach at both Penn State and Boston University. Error! Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. I was trying to help, trying to guide. FGCU introduced Chambers as its coach Tuesday. The owners of Brunos told WINK News the new location would feature all of the exact special touches [], The Florida Gulf Coast University womens basketball team is ranked in the top 25 in the country and is getting dubbed as the top mid-major program in the country. I need to get some of this pressure off you. Coach Chambers did stress that he told the current team to focus on winning the next five games with coach Fly in the Basketball Classic beginning tomorrow at 7 p.m. Assistant coach Jim Ferry was elevated to interim coach for the coming season. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Success! So we've continued that conversation, as well as a number of the other conversations that we were focusing on. Penn State news by To be clear, Barbour has made no public indication that Chambers job is in jeopardy. Learning To Live With Yourself: Mitch Stewarts Senior Column, March Madness Or Not, This Season Changed The Narrative Of Penn State Hoops, An Ode To Lamar Stevens: The Leader Who Put Penn State Hoops On The Map, The Funky Monkey: Penn State Hoops Fan Takes Happy Valley To Funkytown, What To Do In Pittsburgh Over Spring Break. Coach Chambers did stress that he told the current team to focus on winning the next five games with coach Fly in the Basketball Classic beginning tomorrow at 7 p.m. and then the new era will begin. News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Do you want to know what that plan is? Down in Fort Myers, Chambers will inherit a Florida Gulf Coast program that posted a 21-11 regular-season record and compiled 10 wins in the ASUN Conference. The Nittany Lions will look to break into the Big Ten win column when Iowa visits the Jordan Center Wednesday night. FGCU introduced their new men's basketball coach Pat Chambers at a press conference Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Back in September, Chambersjoined Onward States podcastto talk more about his Penn State journey, his newfound passions, and more. He was 148-150 with Penn State, including an NIT In Washingtons essay, Bolton said that Chambers came to him during a downturn in the then-freshmans performance and said to him: I want to be a stress reliever for you. Sign up today! I wore hand-me-downs till I was like, 21, Chambers said. Chambers went 148-150 in nine seasons at Penn State. It was an odd time to fire a basketball coach, in the middle of October with a prospective season up in the air, but ostensibly set to start before the year is out. He led the Nittany Lions to a 2018 NIT Championship and was poised to bring a 21-10 Penn State team to the NCAA Tournament before the COVID-19 pandemic cut that dream short. Many of Chambers' former players either tweeted out support for Chambers after the Bolton story or issued statements of praise. How do you get recruits parents or recruits families or recruits to believe that as well? His hiring was announced Monday night, and FGCU planned to introduce him Tuesday at a news conference. The Eagles held a press conference to officially announce the hiring of their 5th head coach all-time and Coach Chambers is getting the opportunity to once again lead a program. Send him an email ([emailprotected]) or follow him on Twitter (@mattdisanto_) to stay in touch. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Slot to Penn State Nittany Lions Newsletter, might (or should) be in jeopardy at seasons end, Barbour to suspend him for the following game, please subscribe to Lions247 With Fight On State. PSU also released the details of OBriens amended contract in 2013, the contract details for James Franklinwhen he was hired in January of 2014, and then the particulars of Franklins extension when it was signed in 2017. The Penn State board of trustees' compensation approved the extension on Thursday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Mr. Kavanagh did confirm that Chambers signed an offer sheet for five years worth $350,000 per year. Last year the coach added quarters to expiring meters downtown. The team was destined for the bis dance when the pandemic shut down March Madness. In the meantime, she indicated the interim head coach for the entirety of the 2020-21 season will be Jim Ferry, the staffs eldest and most experienced assistant. NCH gastroenterologist Dr. Mazen Albeldawi uses the GI Genius to enhance the reads of his [], On Wednesday afternoon, a new tool was put in the Gulf of Mexico to monitor the water and support Red Tide research, human health, and the ecosystem. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Boaters will find pleasant conditions [], Relief is on the way for diabetes patients crushed with paying high costs for insulin. The first thing with any of us that makes a mistake own it. So, Trachtenberg made up his mind to do something about it. He began by thanking Penn State Athletic Director Sandy Barbour, senior associate AD Lynn Holleran, and Penn State President Eric Barron for Matt proudly served as Onward States managing editor for two years until graduating from Penn State in May 2022. I tried to say, I wanted to be in the field with him. Which really isnt any better because thats just dumb.. Chambers apologized to Bolton for the comment. All rights reserved (About Us). Reaves was not receptive: "I remember when it happened, he called me into a meeting with him. Sandy Barbour discusses contract extension for Pat Chambers, abrupt end to Penn State mens basketballs season, Last-second 3-pointer lifts Penn State men's basketball over Northwestern in overtime classic. Chambers is receiving a five-year contract worth about $350,000 annually; final details were still being worked out, the school said. And then, he just made it worse. Chambers guided the Nittany Lions to the program's second NIT title this past season. Newbill, Brandon Taylor, and Shep Garner. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, The 350 teams that won't win the 2022 national championship, Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2022-23, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We also had Jim Phillips, a member of the men's basketball committee reach out, and he gave us a little bit of insight into the upcoming discussions with the NCAA and I think we all kind of knew where this was headed, Barbour said. Mitch is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism from Roanoke, Virginia. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. According to CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein, the former Penn State mens basketball coach is finalizing a contract to lead Florida Gulf Coasts program. You can talk to me about anything. One of the topics that Barbour touched on during her Zoom call was the sudden end to the season for Pat Chambers and his team. WebChambers' new deal, approved Thursday by Penn State's Board of Trustees compensation committee, runs through the 2021-2022 season. Eight boys, three girls. Ten years after helping take Florida Gulf Coast Universitys mens basketball team, Dunk City, to a shocking victory, starting point guard Brett Comer is inspiring the next generation of players, but hes facing off against his alma mater. We received that very question (and similar inquiries about Chambers contract) from multiple readers in the last week or so, and set out to get some answers. Pat Chambers convinced Florida Gulf Coast that he was the right person to take over its mens basketball program. The details of the contract will be announced when both Penn State and Pat Chambers sign the deal. The last 17 1/2, 18 months have been really a whirlwind, a roller coaster ride of emotions, Chambers said. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The improper conduct investigation said that Chambers was in a private meeting with struggling freshman guard Rasir Bolton said that he wanted to loosen the noose from around the young Black mans neck. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. My version is wed like to score 70+. The accusations surfaced after former Penn State guard Rasir Boltonallegedthat Chambers made comments involving a noose around [his] neck, causing him to transfer from the program. And because we want to keep kids and I have a plan for retention, Chambers said. Chambers said he plans to bring back the success we saw back in the Dunk He was just really talking about his Penn State experience and, yeah, it didn't end the way he wanted it to but he wasn't gonna let that take anything away from what he and his teammates had accomplished., [Stevens] admitted that there were a few days there when he was down in the dumps, and I think we can all completely understand that. Pat Chambers has always been a fighter. //