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Colorado State Prez Frank makes it official, will ask the university system's Board of Governors to approve an on-campus FB stadium for the Rams, a full-scale $220m option still possible, as is a smaller $195m version, expects the school can build the facility without the use of any tuition, fees or state support - link
Former North Carolina Chancellor Thorp has transitioned smoothly to Provost position at Washington U. (DIII)in St. Louis, "When I came here, it was instantaneous that this was my school." University's endowment is three times of that in Chapel Hill, highly-ranked academic situation right up his alley, reflects on AD search that was a bit different compared to hire of Bubba Cunningham at UNC, more - link
Class-action concussion lawsuits have now made their way down to the high school ranks as a case in Illinois has been filed on behalf of every FB student-athlete in the state between the years of 2002 to the present, led by attorney Siprut who is also heading the Arrington case against the NCAA, says he believes the issue is even more important at the high school level, paperwork strategically filed yesterday - link
College FB analyst & Michigan alum Griese latest to say he believes Wolverines AD Hackett will be around for the long-haul & will make a move on FB HC Hoke, "Sometimes you fall in love with a position. He's come to the rescue of the program. How many negative things have happened for Michigan this season...Jim Hackett has the skillset to manage all of that & take you in the right direction." - link
New Fresno State AD Bartko has reached out to former Bulldogs FB HC Hill about returning to the athletic department, compares Hill's tenure in Fresno to that of former Oregon HC Bellotti & wants him to be engaged, notes his personal transition of the next six months, says Nike will up their support, but there's plenty to take care of before that - link
Major shake-up likely coming to the NFL representation game as high-profile agent Condon is leaving Creative Artists Agency with a possible landing spot with Jay Z's Roc Nation, Condon counts Drew Brees & Peyton Manning as clients, would be the second high-profile exit for CAA in the last couple of weeks - link
There's only so much money to go around, right? Adidas continues push to up international profile, would reportedly help English mega-club Chelsea pay for part of £300m transfer fee to obtain mega-star Messi from Barcelona, shirt sales alone would bring in a monster sum if Messi were to move - link
Cal Poly has upped their drug testing of student-athletes after five FB players were arrested in August in connection to an armed robbery, last school year the Mustangs spent $2k on 41 tests, in the past three months alone 197 tests were administered at a cost of $14k, AD Oberhelman expects up to 800 additional tests to take place before the end of this school year that could run $40k - link
Iowa AD Barta disappointed with how the Hawkeyes FB season ended, lost to both Wisconsin & Nebraska by a combined five points to close the campaign, not quite ready to break-down entire season with HC Ferentz, would like to end up in San Diego for the Holiday Bowl or Santa Clara for the Foster Farms Bowl - link
Profile on South Alabama AD Erdmann, points to relatively new FB program adding to the school's transition to a more traditional campus, best advice he ever received was to outwork people & have a plan with options, currently sits on the NCAA Baseball Committee & Special Olympics of Alabama state board - link
Texas AD Patterson, FB HC Strong & FB student-athletes say the Longhorns program has gone through a positive culture change, Patterson believes Strong made significant progress this season, notes the long-term approach to building a sustainable program, points to off the field improvements, as well - link
Complaints centered on UConn WBB HC Auriemma's call to Little League star Davis over the summer reportedly were made to the NCAA on behalf of the SEC & a member institution, UConn AD Manuel said at the time he disagreed with discipline decision by the NCAA, wouldn't be the first time a SEC school has levied claims against Auriemma - link
Rutgers AD Hermann ready to push Scarlet Knights story to bowl reps today after the biggest comeback in school history resulted in a win over Maryland yesterday, top choice is likely the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Hermann loves the program's momentum going into bowl prep - link
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Coastal Carolina Interim AD Hogue not surprised the Wall Street Journal suggested Chants FB HC Moglia should be in the mix to take over as HC for the New York Jets, Moglia's background as TD Ameritrade chief continues to get play nationally, says the only way he leaves Conway is for an opportunity that even Prez DeCenzo would admit he has to take - link
Nine Penn State trustees have asked to review all documents associated to the Freeh Report, want to build their own opinions on the report's contents, trustee Lord says the group has legal & moral obligations to address a situation that damaged the school's reputation, university spokesman Lokman indicates the request is under review - link
San Diego State AD Sterk reflects on how long it took MBB HC Fisher to build significant ticket sales for the Aztecs, sold 2,500 season tickets in 2010, now at 7,500, references situation in relation to the school's FB success as FB HC Long's team recorded their seventh win yesterday & is likley bowl bound once again - link
Troy AD Hartwell reportedly turns to Kentucky OC Brown to take over reigns to FB program as long-time HC Blakeney is retiring, Brown spent a handful of seasons as an AC for the Trojans including one when his offense ranked third in the nation in total output, gets 5-year $3.5m deal - link
Arizona FB student-athlete Grant cited on suspicion of driving under the influence early Saturday morning, will not start in the Pac-12 Championship game against Oregon, will also go to counseling & complete community service, Grant failed a field sobriety test & the vehicle he was driving was impounded since he doesn't have a driver's license - link
Knoxville News Sentinel columnist Adams suggests Tennessee AD Hart should remind the Vols faithful that he's the one that hired FB HC Jones who has significant momentum behind his program, amid controversy with the Lady Vols re-branding move & an on-going NCAA investigation involving MBB HC Tyndall, FB is a major bright spot - link
