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Florida State AD Wilcox says scheduled athletic events will be held as normal this weekend in wake of shooting in the school's library yesterday, three members of the Seminoles community injured, including one still in critical condition, "Following tragic times like we experienced today, athletic events can help in unifying both the student body & community. That is our hope in moving forward with these events." - link
Fresno State selects Oregon Executive Senior Assoc. AD for Development Bartko as new AD, Bartko's fundraising chops & close relationship with Nike co-founder Knight key, an anonymous member of the search committee says Bartko can energize the community to build momentum for school's national profile & hopefully entry into a 'Big 5' league in the future, presser to be held this morning - link
New Mexico State Prez Carruthers via a university spokesman on the Aggies on-going AD search, "Nobody is off the table until a decision has been made & a decision has not been made." Asst. AD for Media Relations Powers confirms that Indiana State AD Prettyman is one of four remaining, Carruthers was expected to interview all four finalists this week, announcement could come soon - link
Under Armour chief Plank set to give Maryland $25m for $155m facilities enhancement plan announced earlier in the week by Terps AD Anderson, brings total pledges for project to $45m, private giving goal for project is $95m, Trustee McMillan believes fundraising effort for plan should succeed, state funds could be a challenge with new Governor Hogan who has promised to cut spending - link
ESPN VP of Programming & Acquisitions Ben-Hanan discusses FB scheduling that this weekend will see a void in major match-ups, believes late season games for premier programs against FCS opponents may be rooted out for strength of schedule reasons, Mississippi State AD Stricklin speaks to the rationale of keep such games on a slate, potential 'Big 5' scheduling consortium also reviewed - link
UCF announces $1m gift toward new Wayne Densch Center for Student-Athlete Leadership, comes from the Williams Family Trust that is closely linked with the Densch Charitable Trust that led the facility's development with a $4m commitment, groundbreaking ceremony set for today with completion expected by Fall of next year - link
Kansas will pay consultant Neinas $50k for his work on the Jayhawks FB HC search, figure is reportedly a significant discount from normal rates of search firms, article reviews how search dynamics may be working between AD Zenger, Neinas & the 15-person search committee whose members have not been identified - link
New Albany AD Benson believes region has the right elements to build a stronger fan base, drive ticket sales & attract corporate involvement, plans to form a new external group that will tie giving to ticket benefits, sets goal of selling all 600 'Gold Circle' chair-back seats at midfield of FB stadium, adds that a number of facilities need upgrades - link
Hawaii's Board of Trustees approves naming rights amounts for all athletics facilities that don't already have one, all in an effort to raise more money for athletics that is projecting a $3.5m deficit for 2014, Klum Gym number set at $3m, all the way down to individual student-athletes lockers for $5k, 90% of funds from such gifts will go to the respective program - link, link (scroll down for chart)
Silver Lake Partners Managing Partner Durban calls the William Morris Endeavor-IMG marriage, "one of the fastest growing media companies in the world at scale," firm's $700m investment in WME has given it 51% ownership, indicates the path to winning & impressive returns is through digital media & premium content, "We're taking WME's expertise in creating & managing content & wrapping it around sports," more - link
MAC Commish Steinbrecher announces cancellation of Buffalo v. Kent State FB game as continued difficult weather conditions in Buffalo made it too hard to hold the match-up, game will not be made up & both teams will end the season having played only 11 contests, support needed from greater area significantly impacted, Kent v. Akron originally scheduled for next Tuesday moved to next Friday - link
Interesting provision in FB game contract between Clemson & South Carolina State called for Tigers AD Radakovich to speak to the Orangeburg Touchdown Club, a commitment that he fulfilled yesterday, says he really enjoys working with former U.S. Secretary of State Rice on the College FB Playoff selection committee, wonders if demands of fan travel would be too much in an eight-team playoff format, more - link
Knoxville Police continue investigation of alleged rape & sexual assault situation that will keep two Vols FB student-athletes on the sidelines, Police spokesman DeBusk says there's no way to predict a timeline for the case, communications between university officials & KPD have followed protocol for a 'significant event' - link
New Mexico AD Krebs makes move with Women's Soccer program, announces decision to not renew contract of HC Vela, doesn't directly connect early season hazing incident, simply says he felt it was time for new leadership, confident Lobos can hire a new leader to take program to the next level, Vela went 122-104-45 in 14 seasons - link
Saga surrounding former Alabama State AD Danley could come to a close with his official reinstatement today as the school's Board of Trustees will reportedly vote on the issue, Danley was fired in December of 2012 & subsequently filed a wrongful termination suit against ASU that could be dismissed, no indication on how decision could impact Interim AD Hines or embattled FB HC Holmes - link
Indiana turns to library experts on campus to preserve & digitize valuable records in Assembly Hall archive as space within the facility is starting to prep for upcoming $40m renovation project, Assoc. AD for Strategic Communications Cook says solution will save time & money, will allow for access to historical elements quickly & easily - link
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Michigan Board of Regents meeting yesterday abruptly stopped & moved after two dozen protesters interrupted the meeting calling for increased minority enrollment, Prez Schlissel & regents fled original meeting location under tight security, reconvened in another administration building with public access shutoff by police - link
Northern Illinois Baseball HC Mathey steps-down to return to the same role at North Central College (DIII), AD Frazier says Huskies will launch a national search for a replacement immediately, Senior Assoc. AD for Facilities & Event Operations Cheney who is the sport administrator for Baseball will lead hiring process, Mathey departs as the program's all-time wins leader - link
WinAD releases Google Hangout video with Faculty Athletic Reps Potuto of Nebraska & Szymanski of Cincinnati, discuss their experiences with AD searches & how such hiring processes normal proceed, advice for aspiring ADs on how to position for becoming an AD, the importance of ADs cultivating relationships across their campuses & more - link
Sports Belle founder Lee agrees to deal with the U.S. Attorney's Office on arson charges that burned his sports apparel plant to the ground in 2008, Lee was one of the first apparel leaders to make dedicated uniforms tailored to women, had Tennessee & a number of other collegiate clients before the big apparel players pushed him out, fire was part of plan to recoup $4.5m in insurance money - link
Former UAB FB stand-out & current Atlanta Falcons player White says he's ready to pony-up money to help support Blazers FB program through current situation, discusses difficulty of building success in the middle of the most competitive landscape for college FB in the nation, likes progress made by new coaching staff - link
Columbia Prez Bollinger orders a review of the Lions FB program citing disappointing results, current losing streak stands at 20 games, second in Ivy League history to 44-game stretch experienced by school in the mid- to late-80s, former AD Taylor to lead review, will be similar process he executed for Dartmouth, Bollinger says HC Mangurian will stay in place - link
