The mud flows downhill. And so does the money. Utah athletics now has muddled through handing over nearly $7 million in leftover cash to former coach Larry Krystkowiak and now more than $4 million to the freshly-fired Smith, plus all the additional perks, on account of the fact that Smith had two-plus years remaining on his deal.

Utah men's basketball coach Craig Smith was fired Monday with four games remaining in his fourth season at the school

Utah is making an abrupt change to its men’s basketball program. The program announced on Monday that it’s parted ways with Runnin’ Utes head coach Craig Smith. Assistant Josh Eilert will serve as Utah’s interim head coach for the remainder of the current campaign.