Texas Longhorns head coach Chris Beard was arrested on Monday and charged with third-degree felony assault, ultimately leading to his suspension for the game against Rice.
This stream will provide updates on the fallout from the arrest.
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Updates following Texas HC Chris Beard’s felony arrest
Tracking the fallout from the domestic violence charge against the second-year head coach.
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February 27
Report: Ole Miss is ‘vetting’ Chris Beard after firing Kermit Davis
The first Power Five school tries to decide whether public backlash will deter them from firing the disgraced Texas head coach.
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February 16
Former Texas HC Chris Beard releases first statement since arrest
The statement comes a day after the Travis County district attorney filed a motion to dismiss the felony domestic violence charge against Beard.
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February 16
Sovereign immunity protects Texas from potential Chris Beard lawsuit
As Mike Leach found out when he was fired by Texas Tech, successfully suing a public university in the state requires legislative permission.
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February 15
Travis County DA files motion to dismiss felony domestic violence charge against former Texas HC Chris Beard
"After a careful and thorough review of the evidence, recent public statements, and considering Ms. Trew’s wishes, our office has determined that the felony offense cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt."
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January 5
Letter to Chris Beard’s lawyer lays out rationale for termination
Beard was offered the opportunity to resign before he was terminated for cause.
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January 5
Texas HC Chris Beard fired with cause following felony domestic violence arrest
The news comes after Beard was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony on Monday morning.
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January 3
2023 signees Ron Holland and AJ Johnson affirm intentions to play at Texas
So far, acting head coach Rodney Terry has held together the signing class.
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December 23, 2022
Chris Beard’s fiance releases statement about Texas head coach’s arrest
"Chris has stated that he was acting in self-defense, and I do not refute that."
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December 12, 2022
Texas acting head coach Rodney Terry addresses shocking day on the Forty Acres
After learning of Chris Beard’s arrest in the morning, Terry spent the day preparing the Longhorns to play the Owls.
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December 12, 2022
Quick thought from No. 7 Texas’ 87-81 OT win over Rice
The situation surrounding Chris Beard clearly impacted Texas tonight, and it may for some time.
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December 12, 2022
Texas HC Chris Beard suspended following felony arrest
Associate head coach Rodney Terry will serve as the acting head coach against Rice.
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December 12, 2022
Chris Beard, Texas basketball coach, arrested on felony assault charges
Beard was booked around 4 a.m. on Monday morning.