You can follow Matt Galatzan on Twitter@MattGalatzan. Please tell us what you think in the section below. ", She continued "I realize that my frustration when breaking his glasses initiated a physical struggle between Chris and myself. I do not believe Chris was trying to intentionally harm me in any way. 2 Kansas in rivalry game, Northwestern-Iowa off due to health, safety protocol, UNC lands 2024 5-star SG Jackson to bolster top class, AP Top 25: UCLA jumps into top five; FAU joins rankings. I do not believe Chris was trying to intentionally harm me in any way. It was never my intent to have him arrested or prosecuted. He left a few months later for Texas Tech, where he spent five seasons and led the team to the national title game in 2019. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Chris has stated that he was acting in self-defense, and I do not refute that. According to the original police report, Beard was charged with 'assault on a family/household member' and 'impeding breath circulation'. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Click Here to Subscribe to the Longhorns Country Newsletter, Want even more Texas Longhorns? Check out the SI.com team page here. ", Texas Longhorns head coach Chris Beard during the second half of a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden Dec. 6, 2022, in New York City. She used to be married to Chris Beard. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Beard had five years left on a seven-year guaranteed contract that includes a provision he could be fired for cause if he was charged with a felony. We appreciate everyone's support and prayers during this difficult time," she says. Bono's daughter Eve Hewson dazzles in a . According to court documents, Trew alleged that she and Beard had been upset at each other for a few days and were having "relationship issues" -- and claimed things finally reached a boiling point with Chris slapping reading glasses off her face and choking her with his arm. Longhorns battle for second place tonight in the Big 12 race with a top 12 matchup on the line. The university said it is reviewing Trew's statement. Beard believes his role at Texas Tech is not that much different than what Trew does. Chris Beard is the head coach of the mens basketball team at the University of Texas at Austin. Beard told NBC Sport about his relationship with Randi: My girlfriend right now is a high school volleyball coach, and I tell her that her season is the same as mine., Its all relative. Beard is currently indefinitely suspended without pay. "As Chris' fiancee and biggest supporter, I apologize for the role I played in this unfortunate event. ?, Trew noted on Instagram. ??? All rights reserved. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. They also noted a cut to her left thumb. We've received your submission. 2 min read. Beards family life has never been a secret. The Travis County District Attorney's office provides an update on the ongoing investigation, saying, "The matter is still under review, and our prosecutors are evaluating all of the evidence, including recent statements and all evidence collected by law enforcement. FILE - Texas . Chris did not strangle me, and I told that to law enforcement that evening. It was never my intent to have him arrested or prosecuted. Only a year ago, Chris Beard was brought in after parting ways with Shaka Smart (2015-2021). "Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends, and the University of Texas, among others," Trew's statement said. The Travis County Sheriff's office told the public that basketball coach Chris Beard was taken into custody early on Monday, December 12, 2022. However, she said Beard "did not strangle me. I realize that my frustration, when breaking his glasses, initiated a physical struggle between Chris and myself. During her time at Wayland from 2004-2006, she was a two-time Sooner Athletic Conference honoree and named the Pioneers most valuable player for the 2004 and 2006 seasons. When youre a competitor and youre in a competition, the level doesnt matter.. Trew is a former Texas Tech volleyball player and the head coach at Frenship High School. Follow me on Twitter: @MattGalatzan. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images). Texas releases a statement, saying, "The University is aware of the situation regarding Chris Beard. In 2019, he was named National College Coach Of The Year by the Associated Press. "As Chris' fiance and biggest supporter, I apologize for the role I played in this unfortunate event. 38-year-old Randi Trew was born on August 23, 1984, in Lubbock, Texas; she is one of the children born to Charlotte and Donald Trew, ages 60 and 61, respectively. Chris has stated that he was acting in self-defense, and I do not refute that. 2 the week after. He was then taken to the Travis County Jail. The university fired him even though the Travis County DA has not filed an "Information.". Meet the lovely Randi Trew; she is the current girlfriend of college basketball coach Chris Beard. Nov. 28, 2022: Texas rises to No. "Your letter this morning reveals that Mr. Here is a look at key moments throughout Beard's career at Texas, through Thursday's news of his termination. This matter is the subject of an internal investigation and the university does not comment on pending investigations.". Trew released a statement on Friday saying, "Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends, and the University of Texas, among others. Early last week,. December 23, 2022, 7:43 PM. On the same day their head coach is arrested on a domestic family violence charge, Texas players pull out an overtime win against visiting Rice, 87-81. "This has been a difficult situation that we've been diligently working through," Texas vice president and athletics director Chris Del Conte said in a statement. (Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Image), Fox News Flash top sports headlines for December 23. (2:12), Chris Beard: From landing Texas job to arrest, suspension and being fired, UConn's Hurley to miss road game with COVID, Self takes blame for missed chances as KU falls, UConn athletics deficit climbed to $53M in 2022, Investigators say Miles provided gun in shooting, N'western COVID outbreak postpones lowa game, Jackson, No. "Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends, and the University of Texas, among others," she said. The Longhorns firing Beard with cause means the school doesn't have to pay the 49-year-old the rest of his base salary of $2 million per season, which was due through the end of the 2027-28 . Then, the Iowa State Cyclones defense did what it does best. "Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends and the University of Texas, among others," Trew said in a statement. In her statement Friday, Trew wrote she was the initiator of a "struggle" between her and Beard, and said that Beard did not strangle her the night she called 9-1-1, in the early hours of Dec. 12. Beard, 49, was arrested Monday and charged with assault on a family/household member impeding breath circulation, a third-degree felony, after Austin Police received a 911 call for a disturbance. It was never my intent to have him arrested or prosecuted. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers coach Chris Jackson took to Twitter to respond to the rumors surrounding his job future. Kyle Richards, 54, of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills fame shows off her astounding abs while in a skimpy black bikini as she takes a selfie in her closet. ", Authorities noted multiple wounds and scratches on Trew's body that morning. Follow Longhorns Country onTwitterandFacebook. You know, the girls are missing so much school here in this March Madness run. Legal Statement. Beard was suspended from coaching by university officials without pay "until further notice" later in the day following his arrest. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | The fiance of Texas men's basketball head coach Chris Beard said that he didn't strangle her in an alleged domestic violence encounter that led to his arrest and . Randi is an English teacher and volleyball coach at Frenship High School. Market data provided by Factset. The school provides no timeline for Beard's suspension. He should never have been arrested. Rodney Terry, his assistant and a former head coach at UTEP and Fresno State, became the acting head coach. Fox 34 detailed Trews volleyball career. I do not not believe Chris was trying to intentionally harm me in any way. His ascent continued in 2021, when Texas -- his alma mater and "dream school" -- hired him to be its head coach. "The university takes matters of interpersonal violence involving members of its community seriously," the school says in its announcement. Born in June 1974, Chris Beards ex-wife, Leslie Beard, is a 44-year-old hailing from Woodlands, Texas. section: | slug: fiancee-of-texas-coach-chris-beard-claims-beard-acted-in-self-defense-and-did-not-strangle-me | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Beard is released from the Travis County jail at 2:44 p.m. CDT after posting a cash bond. Trew initially said Beard bit her and strangled her from behind to the point she couldn't breathe for several seconds. "Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends, and the University of Texas, among others. In addition, she said Beard threw me off the bed, bit me, bruises all over my leg, throwing me around, and going nuts.. (2:12). BREAKING: The fianc of UT basketball coach Chris Beard has released a statement saying that "Chris did not strangle me" and that "It was never my intent to have him arrested or prosecuted.". ", Minton sent a letter early Thursday pressing the university to keep Beard on the job; the school responded by saying the letter showed a "lack of self-awareness.". Born Christopher Michael Beard on February 18, 1973, Chris Beard is head coach of the mens basketball team at the University of Texas at Austin. "Chris has stated that he was acting in self-defense, and I do not refute that, Trews statement continued. Chris Beard's fiance, Randi Trew, says the Texas Longhorns men's basketball head coach did not strangle her walking back the initial comments she made to law enforcement nearly two weeks ago that led to Chris' arrest. Everything I prayed for ?? AUSTIN (KXAN/AP) In a statement to the Associated Press, the fiance of Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard said he didn't strangle her and never wanted to press charges against him . Trew played collegiately at Texas Tech University before transferring and finishing her playing career at Wayland Baptist University. The Longhorns will take the floor again on Tuesday night against Texas A&M Commerce, before opening Big 12 play on New Year's Eve in Norman against the Oklahoma Sooners. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}) The complainant wants him released immediately and all charges dismissed. Chris Beard does not have a wife, but is in a longtime relationship with girlfriend, Randi Trew. "This matter is the subject of an internal investigation, and the university does not comment on pending investigations," the school said. It topped Oklahoma in a 70-69 thriller on New Year's Eve, set the wrong sorts of defensive records in a 116-103 home loss to white-hot Kansas State, and rebounded with a 56-46 gut-check win at . Austin police tell ESPN they received a "disturbance hotshot" call, and officers were dispatched shortly after midnight Monday. 1 quarterback in the country. "This has been a difficult situation that we've been diligently working through. ? #allmine, A post shared by randi? "The department respects the investigation and court process and will not make any further comments at this time. He was named The Associated Press coach of the year in 2019, when he guided Texas Tech to a 31-7 finish and lost in an overtime thriller to Virginia in the national championship game. Chris Beard arrest new details: Medic evaluated Longhorns. Ella and Margo were born in Lubbock, and all three were raised there. Randi Trew says there was a "physical struggle" between the. The 49-year-old has also worked as a coach at Little Rock, Angelo State and McMurry. The Texas Longhorns will be hoping that Tyrese Hunter's return to Ames to face the Iowa State Cyclones Tuesday night will shake the sophomore guard out of his recent slump. He got married in 1996, but they split up a few years later. The University of Texas told the AP in a statement: "We are reviewing the statement from Randi Trew. 6 after upsetting Kansas, Hurley, asst. Chris, in his second season as the Longhorns' coach, remains suspended indefinitely without pay from the program. My girlfriend now is a high school volleyball coach, and I tell her that her season is just the same as mine, Beard noted to NBC Sports. Have something to tell us about this article? December 23, 2022, 5:07 PM. We appreciate everyone's support and prayers during this difficult time. In a statement, the university says: "We are reviewing the statement from Randi Trew. As Chris' fiance and biggest supporter, I apologize for the role I played in this unfortunate event. It is truly inconceivable.. According to the report, Beard was arrested on the third-degree felony of assault on a family/household member and was booked into Travis County Jail at 10.18am. According to Randis Instagram bio, which is now private, she owns home and small business organization Trewly Organized. As a father, it was the smartest move for him both personally and professionally. My Valentine. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Chris did not strangle me, and I told that to law enforcement that evening., According to the affidavit, Trew told police that Beard had choked her five seconds. According to the police affidavit in support of Beard's arrest, Trew initially placed an emergency call from the house and told responding officers Beard had strangled her from behind to the point where she couldn't breathe for several seconds, and bit her when an argument turned physical. After a 19-8 record, Texas under Coach Smart lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Abilene Christian 52-53. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. We are continuing to gather information and monitoring the legal process. Beard was suspended indefinitely without pay after he was arrested. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, After his allegations were made public, Beard vehemently denied the accusations through his attorney. At the time of the arrest, according to records from the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Chris Beard's fiance, Randi Trew, released a statement on Friday contradicting the allegations she made to police about the University of Texas men's basketball head coach. I realize that my frustration, when breaking his glasses, initiated a physical struggle between Chris and myself," Trew said in the statement. The Texas coach is arrested by police in Austin, Texas, and booked at 4:18 a.m. CDT on a third-degree charge of "assault of a family/household member, impede . We appreciate everyones support and prayers during this difficult time.". Chris Beard's fiance, Randi Trew, released a statement on Friday contradicting the allegations she made to police about the University of Texas men's basketball head coach. ", CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, Head coach Chris Beard of the Texas Longhorns on the sidelines in the first half of a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first round of the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Fiserv Forum March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. 2 Gonzaga on Nov. 16; they vault to No. According to the report, Beard was arrested at 10:18 a.m. for "assault on a family or household member," which is a third-degree felony. IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat at the 2023 ICR Conference with the CEO of First Watch, a daytime cafe known for its crafty and healthy menu. You can also find me on AllAggies.com, MizzouSportsTalk.com, TheGroveReport.com, InsideTheBears.com, RamDigest.com, TexansDaily.com and more Fan Nation properties. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A post shared by randi? He should never have been arrested. When youre a competitor and youre in competition, the level doesnt matter. "Davis replied that Beard had engaged in "unacceptable behavior that makes him unfit to serve as head coach." Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Lets learn more about Chris Beards loved ones, including his ex-wife and current girlfriend. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. AUSTIN - Following his felony arrest earlier this month, the fianc of Texas Longhorns men's basketball coach Chris Beardhas released a statement in regard to the incident, seemingly retracting her allegations. 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