#RickByrd

Jan 19, 20222 min read

Character initiative, award announced in former coach Rick Byrd’s name

Continuing his impact at Belmont University, former men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd will have a curriculum and award named after...

Dec 3, 20213 min read

Battling for Boulevard bragging rights: A look at the Belmont, Lipscomb rivalry

Just 1.7 miles. A short walk, and an even faster drive, but it’s a distance that carries 68 years of rivalry between the schools at...

Nov 23, 20213 min read

Belmont basketball architect Rick Byrd named to National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame

It’s official: Former Belmont men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd is an NCAA legend after his National Collegiate Basketball Hall of...

Oct 6, 20212 min read

Belmont basketball legend Rick Byrd awarded highest college coaching honor

Retired men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd is the 2022 recipient of the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award. Leading his Bruins...

Sep 28, 20212 min read

Belmont makes the move to greener valleys, departing OVC for Missouri Valley Conference

Belmont confirmed the university will leave the Ohio Valley Conference to join the Missouri Valley Conference, as announced by President...