D1.ticker - News from Wednesday, October 8, 2014

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Following meetings earlier in the week with all league ADs, SWAs & FARs, the Big Ten announces plans to guarantee scholarships for all student-athletes within the conference for the duration of their eligibility, first mover on the conference-level, student-athletes cannot have aid reduced or cancelled as long as they stay in "good standing," those who leave their undergrad experience for legitimate reasons can also return on scholarship, more - link

Former Vanderbilt FB student-athlete involved in rape case says he was told by former FB HC Franklin & an athletic department official he needed to cooperate with law enforcement's investigation of the matter or risk having his scholarship pulled, feels he was intimidated throughout the process, Assoc. AD for FB Colon refutes claim, trial set for early November - link

Air Force AD Mueh moves up his date of retirement to January of next year after previously saying he'd stay in place until next Summer, points to AD search that is working well, feels like it would be best for the new leader & his family if he stepped away sooner, a new AD for the Falcons is expected to be selected in December - link

SMU AD Hart details process for new FB HC hire, will consult with Collegiate Sports Associates & former high-profile AD Turner who will make some initial contacts with candidates, forms internal hiring committee with reps from a number of different key groups, will use WinAD for contract & financial data review, Coaches By the Numbers for stats behind success of candidates - link

Ball State Prez Ferguson names Hardin Interim AD, announces 12-person search committee chaired by FAR Alexander who will help construct a realistic, but aggressive timline for the hire, wants a leader dedicated to ethics & compliance, a strong student-athlete experiece & fundraising, piece states that Hardin will not be a candidate for the full-time gig - link

Dig-in on the Chronicle's profile of how Virginia's campus is dealing with the disappearance of second-year student Graham, man with history of sexual assault allegations was last seen with Graham & is now in custody, #HoosGotYourBack campaign pushed heavily as student leaders believe more than simply the perpetrator & victim have major roles to play in eliminating such situation from college campuses - link

Indiana FB HC Wilson says the Hoosiers have plans to enclose the south endzone of Memorial Stadium, project will also include a cafeteria, allowing for an expansion of the FB locker room, doesn't give a timeline & AD Glass was not available for comment, Wilson also notes the 'arms race' is never-ending - link

Mississippi State AD Stricklin encouraging fans to stay in the stands in the event the Bulldogs beat Auburn on Saturday, "One of the coolest parts about last Saturday's win over Texas A&M was the fact that...Bulldogs fans staying in their seats until the very end...We looked like a fanbase who had been there, done that." - link

Colgate AD Chun announces concussion strategy for Raiders, 'Head Injury Management Program' & practice protocol includes a number of sub-points under headers for Injury Education, Injury Recognition, Concussion Recovery, Return-to-Play Progression, Long-term Concussions & Documentation, more - link, link

Portland State Prez Wiewel names Cleary Interim AD for the Vikings, has served as Assoc. AD/SWA since last September after arriving from Pacific University (DIII) where she spent three years in Admissions, also had an eight-year stint at Boise State with duties in academic advising & student-athlete enrichment - link

Adidas continues leadership overhaul in effort to keep pace & surpass Nike, Parkin elevated to Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Information Officer Brecht will add oversight of the supply chain, a key function as the company has be heavily criticized for failing to react to trends quick enough - link

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Syracuse AD Gross deflects questions on performance of FB HC Shafer in light of demotion of OC McDonald, points to results last season as why he has full confidence in Shafer's ability to move beyond tough stretch, gives his HCs full autonomy to make staff decisions that impact the performance of their team - link

Budget comparisons between NC State & North Carolina sees the Wolfpack pulling closer to the Tar Heels, NCSU's budget is up $10m over the last two years to $70m in total, UNC solid at $74m for this year, student fees relatively comparable, scholarship bill roughly $1.3m more for Rams - link

Drake AD Hatfield Clubb & WBB HC Branacyzk to lead state-wide initiative aimed at mentoring young women in STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) fields, Iowa becomes first state to engage entire base as part of the Million Women Mentors program, the White House has also been a staunch supporter of further supporting females in these key disciplines - link, link

In his latest 'Wildcat Wednesday,' Arizona AD Byrne says Saturday's FB game hosting USC will be the school's first sell-out since 2011, MBB season ticket sales have gone so well that there's no opportunity for mini-plans, believes Wildcats are on track to being a Top 10 department nationally on a consistent basis - link

Ole Miss AD Bjork discusses what went through his head when Rebel fans rushed the field after FB victory over Alabama, watching the goal posts being toppled was "frightening" as he worried about fan safety, Director of Sales Moxley of Sportsfield Specialties, a leading goalpast manufacturer, with a key reminder, "Steel doesn't bend. It snaps." - link

Listen: Arizona State AD Anderson touches on the importance of image at both the NFL & collegiate levels due to major corporate involvement, businesses naturally hesitate before committing if there are question marks about their partner's public perception, encourages leadership to seek external assistance with matters that are not their team's expertise - link

Big South Conference extends key sponsorship deal with Hardee's & its largest franchiser, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, runs through the 2015-16 academic year, will continues as 'Official Sponsor' in both the QSR & 'Chicken Tender Tailgate Partner' categories, bevy of assets include a new mascot challenge, commercial slots, digital push & more - link

Wall Street Journal investigates trend of state colleges looking past qualified in-state students in an effort to capture a higher-paying out-of-state alternative, analysis of 559 public four-year schools from Fall of 2008 to the Fall of 2012 show 54 decreased in-state enrollment of freshmen by more than 10%, while increasing the out-of-state enrollment of freshmen by more than 10%, lots more - link

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Sports Illustrated's Evans & Thamel dig-in on sexual assault investigations at Florida State & Florida, speculate that differences in approach were a result of a quickly changing climate, Title IX concerns & the NFL's heavy shadow, Cinncinnati professor Fisher says UF Prez Machen has set the bar for other leaders - link

Arizona FB HC Rodriguez reflects on his tenure at Michigan, refers to "drama" & non-FB stuff that was too much to overcome, believes legendary late HC Schembechler would have stamped out most of the distractions, still thinks his staff would have been successful if given another season or two by AD Brandon - link, link (highly recommended read on topic)

Watch: Michigan State AD Hollis follows-up on his comments calling-out Spartan student body after Nebraska FB game last weekend, "The words were not said in anger, the words were not said in an attacking mode, the words were said in the love of cooperation that we can make Spartan Stadium even stronger," more - link

UT-Chattanooga AD Blackburn adamant that guarantee games with FBS opponents are extremely important, but not devastating if they didn't occur, believes Mocs need to get the right facilities on-line to break-out like Georgia Southern, Appalachian State or North Dakota State, currently working on multi-purpose indoor space that will cost up to $14m - link

Clemson Assoc. AD for Communications Galbraith says work is still expected to begin next Spring on renovations to Littlejohn Coliseum, AD Radakovich has promised the Board of Trustees they will get to chose from options that are nearly ready for review, project to cost in the $60m to $80m range - link

Georgia FB HC Richt indicates Bulldogs AD McGarity lobbied the SEC to avoid the 11a CST kick at Missouri this Saturday, but TV selections be as they may, the two will square-off at that time, Mizzou HC Pinkel believes all student-athletes would rather play early than sit around watching action from elsewhere around the nation - link

Seton Hall squares-away new sponsorship pact with Blood Center of New Jersey that will include monthly blood drives & one in early 2015 that will feature Pirate cheerleaders, tickets & gear, AD Lyons likes angle of enriching community & enhancing the well-being of others - link

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