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More on the Missouri AD search as stand-out alum Sunvold comments on his candidacy, "If I was on the committee, I think they would say, â€˜You canâ€™t even visit about it'...Some people assume I donâ€™t do anything. I do run a company. Now Iâ€™m a curator. There are a lot of things there. I would love to visit with Hank about the AD job, but it doesnâ€™t mean I am actively wanting to be the athletic director. There are just so many things sitting there that weâ€™d have to figure out what to do." One hurdle for Sunvold could be a university rule that prohibits curators from working for the university for two years after their term expires, which for Sunvold is January 1 of next year. - link

Interesting pair of reads of the backstory on the new ACC-ESPN deal. Commish Swofford & Wasserman's Jordan first began seriously discussing a potential move back in 2009. ESPN Prez Skipper secretly addressed the league's TV committee back during spring meetings using a private hallway in the Amelia Island Ritz to avoid media around the grounds. North Carolina AD Cunningham: "All the questions and debate about live content, whether itâ€™s through a cable subscription, a computer, a mobile device â€“ I donâ€™t know. I do know our rights holder (ESPN) will figure out a way to deliver our content to the consumer." (link); Daily Press's Teel adds to the narrative by backtracking on league expansion moves that were key in building in the right markets & more eyeballs. Jordan: "The last six months have been the most hectic. They've been fun, too." Lots more in both articles (link).

Latest Big 12 expansion download: CBS Sports.com's Dodd via Twitter: "B Bowlsby says on XM 55% of B12 revenue is from media rights contracts. Can grow that in expansion. Not so much NCAAT, CFP, ticket rev." (link); Nebraska AD Eichorst on reports the Cornhuskers aren't super happy in the Big Ten, "Proud & privileged to be member of the Big Ten-the oldest & best power 5 athletic conference. Excellence = academics, athletics & life. GBR!" (link); Times-Picayune's Higgins suggests the SEC should go get Oklahoma & Oklahoma State now, right in the middle of the Big 12's process (link); USA Today's Wolken: "Interesting to hear one of Memphisâ€™ pitches to Big 12 is its campus diversity, an area where Big 12 schools are woefully underrepresented. You might be surprised to know (at least I was) that Baylor has the highest percentage of African-American students in Big 12 at 7%." (link, link); UConn Prez Herbst: "I don't believe that there is another candidate for a Power Five league with our first-rate academic standing, international reach and outstanding faculty." AD Benedict pushes Huskies fans to reinvent the dynamic FB game atmosphere of years past. (link): Tampa Bay Times columnist Fennelly: "USF, UCF need teamwork in Big 12 push" (link); Marshall AD Hamrick: "Anything I would say would be pure speculation. That's all I can say. Anything said would be speculation. Have they announced that they are taking four teams? Have they announced that they are taking two teams? Have they announced who they are taking? We just don't know." (link)

UConn brass have selected The Aspire Group to handle ticket sales primarily for hoops at Gampel Pavilion & FB at Rentschler Field. Eventually the unit will have 10 sellers, each with goals of 100 minutes of talk time per day on 80 to 100 calls & 25 to 30 connections. AD Benedict: "If we're proactively reaching out and really trying to sell tickets vs. waiting for people to call us, we're going to see significant results. It's going to translate into more people in the seats, which translates into a better environment, which translates into more revenue, which translates into us being more successful as a whole...[Aspire] knows how to graduate customers from one level to the next. It's a process. It's going to take time. But I've seen it both at Minnesota and even at Auburn." Aspire COO Fagan notes how his company was onsite at both Maryland & Rutgers when those two made conference moves. - link

Thorough review of new suite sales at Kentucky's renovated Commonwealth Stadium with all 67 accounted for, topping at $120K by both JMI Sports & major donor Craft. Last year the new premium areas generated $7.3M. The article also reviews the state of suite sales at Louisville's Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, which are very healthy. Five companies: Bluegrass Hospitality Group, Fifth Third Bank, Pepsi, PNC Bank & LG&E/KU have digs in both stadiums. Suites at Louisville's KFC Yum! Center also noted to cost between $75K & $125K, producing $6.2M last year. More, including a photo gallery of UK's FB suites. - link

Conference USA FB media days will begin tomorrow & the Daily News Journal's Amato looks at five topics in the spotlight. 1) Conversation around & more details on the league's new TV deals; 2) How Big 12 expansion impacts membership; 3) New faces from Commish MacLeod as permanent Commish to a number of new HCs; 4) The status of UAB as the Blazers sit one more year before returning to the gridiron in full; and, 5) Southern Miss is expected to be the West Division favorite, but there are question marks in the East. - link

The bottom line for major airlines in the U.S. are pretty healthy. Q2 financial results included American with $955M in net income, Delta with $1.55B, United at $588M & Southwest with $820M. American believes it will add $1B to its revenue line with a new bare bones fare that will compete with the likes of Spirit for the price sensitive customer. Delta & United are trimming some inventory, meaning fares may increase, which investors like. Southwest will continue with business as normal as it tries to rebound from a technology glitch that impacted hundreds of flights last week. - link

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New Illinois Senior Assoc. AD for Development Milton sits down with the Champaign News-Gazette for a Q&A. Milton says "the energy's up around town & on campus," notes how his mindset will change from being more individually focused to thinking about the broader fundraising team & its goals, had & has a great relationship with former AD Thomas, but has been "blown away" with the vision of new AD Whitman, "The teamwork and collaboration, I can see that coming back. What we went through the 12 months prior was such a dark cloud and it made everybody tight because things werenâ€™t going well. Things changed in that regard." - link

Long & pretty detailed read on how Kansas & Big 12 student-athletes fare from a full cost of attendance standpoint. Father of former Jayhawk Greene believes stipends are a big help to student-athletes & in some case, like that of MBB student-athlete Traylor, it also helps their families as Traylor sent some money home to his mother on the south side of Chicago. Traylor says he's not complaining, "but itâ€™s a billion-dollar industry, right?" Full list of cost of attendance figures for an out-of-state undergrad to attend each league institution ranges from Baylor's $58,655 to Iowa State's 33,260. COA stipends topped by Texas Tech's $4,820 with Iowa State's $2,430 at the other end. More. - link

Former Baylor female student Hernandez has added an alleged 2011 gang rape of another woman to her lawsuit against the university, former AD McCaw & former FB HC Briles. The new filing says BU was aware of the 2011 incident & "failed to respond promptly and equitably." Pepper Hamilton's findings were also added to the Hernandez suit. No comment from university officials on the latest development. - link

Navy is installing a new 25' (h) x 87' (w) digital scoreboard in the south end zone of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium that will exactly match the dimensions of the version in the north end zone. AD Gladchuk: "That smaller board always bugged me. It just didn't measure up." Gladchuk also notes the digital execution challenges of one board that was much smaller than the other. Daktronics is handling the work at a $2.5M price point. - link

The NBA's relocation of the 2017 All-Star game from Charlotte will cost the city $100M in economic impact. 27K hotel nights were expected around the event to directly produce $60M with the other $40M coming from ancillary activities by those who work in restaurants, shops & the arena. Charlotte Chamber of Commerce: "Charlotte has been and will continue to be a city that embraces and promotes diversity, inclusiveness and equality. We oppose discrimination in all forms. We are disappointed that the NBA All-Star game is being moved elsewhere, but appreciate of the leagueâ€™s willingness to continue to consider Charlotte for the 2019 game." - link

Los Angeles Clippers owner & notable former tech executive Ballmer talks details of his organization building a streaming OTT service now that no deal is going to be reached with Fox Sports. "In a contract situation, if we arenâ€™t going to get paid as much as we want to get paid by the RSNs (Regional Sports Networks), then we can do that and thatâ€™s a great thing. But the real objective isnâ€™t just to take the existing experience and stream it...the real opportunity is to, if you will, augment reality as people are watching the game. Can you put yourself in the position of Blake Griffin? What does the game in question look like in real time from his perspective? Can you sit on the shoulders of Chris Paul or DeAndre Jordan or even someone who plays for the other team? Can we allow you to do that? That is possible over the next several years." Also notes how standard rights deals make the team, broadcaster & cable company lazy. More. - link

It looks like Verizon's $5B purchase of Yahoo is going to happen. recode says an announcement is expected by tomorrow, though few details are known at the moment. Current Yahoo CEO Mayer is not expected to stick around, AOL boss Armstrong is likely to get the assignment of making the integration work, which will be far from easy. Verizon is interested due to Yahoo's ad tech & content pieces, no word on if the Yahoo name will stay or be jettisoned. - link

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The WNBA has reversed course on fines for players & teams for those communicating their support of social issues with Black Lives Matter shirts & other apparel. Prez Borders: "All of us at the WNBA have the utmost respect and appreciation for our players expressing themselves on matters important to them. While we expect players to comply with league rules and uniform guidelines, we also understand their desire to use their platform to address important social issues." (link); Comments from Borders come a day after former UConn stand-out Bird tweeted a picture of her & her teammates with black shirts on & the caption of, "There comes a time when silence is betrayal," from Martin Luther King & #WeWillNOTtBeSilenced (link). This will be a very interesting topic to watch play-out on the college level with games in a number of sports beginning next month.

Clemson Assoc. AD of Student-Athlete Wellness & Development Jackson remembers back to the 2006 Duke Men's LAX saga & trying to get out in front of sexual assault developments by appropriately educating Tigers student-athletes on the issues. "What are we doing? What are our policies? What are we telling our young people? We decided to be proactive and prevent, mitigate the management of the situation and recover. So if anything were to happen, we were ready, but also can we prevent these things from happening?" Freshmen & first-year student-athletes get schooled on consent, sophomores on healthy relationships & domestic violence, juniors on bystander intervention & care taking & seniors on rules of the workplace. Real time crisis management simulations are also regularly held with coaching staffs. - link

Penn State AD Barbour earlier in the week on honoring late FB HC Paterno, "Youâ€™ve heard it a hundred times, a thousand times â€” itâ€™s about time and place. Thereâ€™s a lot going on around this right now, continues to be, whether itâ€™s lawsuits, PR, where the family stands or where a particular group stands, so itâ€™s complicated...I believe when you strip all that away that there is going to be an appropriate time and place to honor Joe Paterno for everything that he has meant to this community â€” all the things I talked about in terms of character and academics, thatâ€™s from Joe Paterno." - link

NewsOK.com's Carlson asks how student-athlete health testing should be improved in light of Oklahoma State's tragedy of losing MBB student-athlete Coger. AD Holder: "The very least we can do at this tragic moment in time is somehow, some way end up in a better place." The effectiveness of EKGs continue to be debated as Oklahoma head athletic trainer Anderson notes, "It's imperfect. The controversy (over EKGs) extends way beyond the NCAA. It was controversial in the NCAA because it's generally controversial in the medical community." An important element to identify possible heart issues is a thorough understanding of how the individual, & their family members, have responded to strenuous physical activity in the past. More. - link

The Tennessean's Rexrode writes on why the SEC's fervent fan bases separate it from the other Power 5 leagues, "...the SEC has unrivaled fan passion, rooted in tradition and the relative exclusivity of these football teams, in areas scarce on professional alternatives. And yes, thereâ€™s an irresistible comparison to be made between the gatherings and rituals of SEC Saturdays and the Sunday services in the most spiritual region of the country." SEC Network's Finebaum quick to agree that religion & SEC sports go hand-in-hand. Tennessee booster Fortner says the camaraderie of fan bases in the league is the most notable SEC tradition. More. - link

Harvard Business Review entry, "The Family Dynamics We Grew Up with Shape How We Work." Vantage Hill Partners CEO Jones believes it's crucial to understand this dynamic both individually & throughout a team, "Families, after all, are our first 'enterprise,' and our parents and siblings are our first 'management team.'" Outlines three ways to think through the issue: 1) Make sense of the early family events that shaped you; 2) Self-diagnose how you behave with your team today; and, 3) Make changes happen. Uses three case studies of top leaders to drive home his points. - link

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Director of Athletics (University of Missouri / Columbia, MO): The Director of Athletics has direct responsibility for the Universityâ€™s NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program. UM is a member of the Southeastern Conference. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletics (CETYS Universidad / Mexicali, Baja California, MÃ©xico): Dir.of Athletics will guide the development and implementation of a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program for CETYS capable of competing as a member of NCAA DII. Must be fluent in Spa & Eng More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Development (American University / Washington, D.C.): This position is responsible for assisting in the generation of revenue through fundraising, development activities in the Eagles Club, and alumni relations for the Athletic Department. More details HERE.

Live Broadcast Operations Manager (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities / Minneapolis, MN): The Manager will serve as supervisor for diverse full-time and part-time employees and is responsible for developing and executing all aspects of scoreboard/live broadcast shows for all Gopher Sports. More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Marketing & Fan Engagement (University of Iowa / Iowa City, IA): University of Iowa is seeking a self-motivated, goal-oriented person to successfully direct the marketing efforts for 24 intercollegiate athletics sports programs. Apply online by July 28, 2016. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities (University at Albany / Albany, NY): Responsibilities will include the comprehensive management of the athletic facilities while supporting the departments' goal for revenue generation and budget management. More details HERE.

Director - Collegiate Event Services (Anthony Travel / Dallas, TX): This position is a key leadership position with responsibility for providing operational oversight & management for the collegiate event team. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Kansas State University / K-State Athletics / Manhattan, KS): Manage/oversee the public/media relation activities for w-volleyball, m-baseball and w-tennis. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Director of Athletics (University of Massachusetts at Amherst / Amherst, MA): You will assist Dir. of Athletics in developing and implementing budget and strategic planning. Interested candidates contact Kevin Wissmann, Assistant AD, HR Specialist at kwissman@umass.edu. EOE. More details HERE.

Associate Director for Development (Southern Illinois University Carbondale / Carbondale, IL): Orchestration and execution of the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, culminating in philanthropic support. More details HERE.

Director of Compliance & Sport Management (Patriot League / Center Valley, PA): Coordinate NCAA/Patriot League compliance programs-assist in managing League sports-liaison NCAA/member institutions-assist coaches/admin meetings-process/enforce sport regulations-manage Champs. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance (Georgia Tech Athletics / Atlanta, GA): Provide leadership & oversight in development, administration, evaluation, & oversight of a comprehensive compliance program including education, monitoring, interpretation & enforcement of policies. More details HERE.

Asst/Assoc Athletic Directors (The University of Akron / Akron, OH): UA Athletics has openings for Marketing & Promotions. Details/apply at http://www.uakron.edu/jobs. Job ID# 9638 & 9639. EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Development, Buff and Blue Fund (George Washington University / Washington DC): Manager of the annual fund and will execute a comprehensive, yearly campaign for Athletics. This position will have a prospect portfolio and also coordinates the stewardship for the over 1,800 donors. More details HERE.

Director of Sports Nutrition (University of Tennessee Athletics / Knoxville, TN): The Director of Sports Nutrition oversees the provision of nutrition and performance related services for student-athletes competing on behalf of Tennessee Athletics. More details HERE.

Post-Grad Athletic Intern (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Evaluate, communicate and manage university resources to achieve organizational goals. Build and foster relationships with student organizations. Apply at http://goo.gl/0boVth. More details HERE.

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics / Strength & Conditioning Coach (Cal State University Los Angeles / Los Angeles, CA): Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletic to oversee the strength and conditioning of our 11 menâ€™s and womenâ€™s sports. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Communications (Patriot League / Center Valley, PA): The Assistant Commissioner for Communications oversees the coordination, production and dissemination of League information, and coordinate content through social media to promote the League. More details HERE.

Athletics Communications Associate Director (University of Notre Dame / Notre Dame, IN): Directs and oversees news and feature content creation for women's BB and golf. More information at http://apptrkr.com/835680. EOE. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement (The University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Plan and execute marketing, sales and game presentation plans for volleyball, gymnastics and softball. Assist with football game presentation. Liaison to ZonaZoo student organization. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Marketing (Baylor University / Waco, TX): The Baylor Bears are seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Marketing. For a full job description and to apply, go to https://jobs.baylor.edu. AA/EOE. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Budget and Business Services (University of Oregon Athletic Department / Eugene, OR): Develop and monitor department's $110 million expense budget. Administer financial reporting including NCAA audit; Department of Education EADA report and NCAA EADA reports. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities, Operations & Events (Georgia Tech Athletics / Atlanta, GA): Position supports overall oversight & leadership in event operations & athletic facilities. Primary ownership including game management of football, external events management, & select facilities. More details HERE.

Director of the Brown University Sports Foundation & Associate Athletic Director of Development, Division of Advancement (Brown University / Providence, RI): The Director oversees a staff of 6 to provide all of the Universityâ€™s athletic advancement activities to engage & solicit Brownâ€™s 17,000+ athletic alumni/ae, parents, & donors. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing & Sales (University of Richmond Athletics / Richmond, VA): Serves on the team tasked to increase attendance, fan engagement, and revenue for ticketed sports. Major areas of emphasis are on student engagement, Kids Club, fan development, and fan experience. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Event Management (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Chapel Hill, NC): Assists with game day logistics for Football & various Olympic Sports. Includes staffing, parking, security, visiting teams, & officials. Serves as ACC & NCAA tournament director for assigned sports. More details HERE.

Head Men's Tennis Coach (Old Dominion University / Norfolk, VA): The Head Menâ€™s Tennis Coach will be responsible for leading all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA, Conference and University rules. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Ticket Sales & Operations (University of Oklahoma - Norman Campus / Norman, OK): The Assistant Athletics Director for Ticket Sales and Operations will lead and manage all elements of the Ticket Sales and Operations Center within The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department. More details HERE.

Sports Broadcaster (Georgia Tech Athletics / Atlanta, GA):Position serves as the face and voice of Georgia Tech Athletics in all radio and video production. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Flynn Fund (Boston College / Boston, MA): Annual Fund position focused on donor-based seating/parking retention and benefit fulfillment. Ensures optimal customer service is provided to maximize philanthropy to Boston College Athletics. More details HERE.

Video Producer (Kansas State University / K-State Athletics, Inc. / Manhattan, KS): This position requires camera work, editing and producing video projects, as well as other projects assigned by the Assistant Director of Video Services and/or Director of Video Services. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Serve as marketing lead for menâ€™s basketball, assist with football (including serving as game presentation director and leading the development and execution of digital revenue generation strategy). More details HERE.

Digital Marketing Coordinator (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Coordinate the implementation of digital marketing initiatives, including, but not limited to the following: social media, e-mail marketing, digital advertising and reporting. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Marketing (Northwestern University / Evanston, IL): Responsible for marketing oversight of select sport programs. Facilitates the creation & execution of strategic plans supporting brand awareness, ticket sales & other revenue-generating initiatives. More details HERE.

Deputy Athletics Director, External Affairs & Revenue Development (UC Davis Athletics / Davis, CA): The Deputy AD, is responsible for both the development of funding sources for the athletics program and oversight of the department's external relations activities. More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Student Success/SWA (Cal State Monterey Bay / Seaside, CA): Senior leadership position will assist with overall direction & management of Department of Athletics. Focus areas: academic advising, health & wellness, career development, SAAC and Title IX. More details HERE.

Senior Associate/Associate Athletics Director (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities / Minneapolis, MN): Provides strategic leadership to the Department of Athletics. They will assist in advancing the department's mission, vision, and strategic plan including its commitment to equity and diversity. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner for Football (Colonial Athletic Association / Richmond, VA): Manage day-to-day operations of football. Assist w/long term strategies to position the CAA as a leader in the sport. Manage budget, Media Day. Branding CAA Football. Scheduling. More details HERE.

Director of Operations for Softball & Volleyball (University of Oregon Athletic Department / Eugene, OR): Responsible for managing the efficient operation of the softball and volleyball offices including budget oversight, team travel, camps and oversight of game day activities. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - Development (Central Michigan University / Mt. Pleasant, MI): This position is responsible for major gift fundraising efforts and serves as a member of the Athletics department senior staff. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director/Business Operations (University of Portland / Portland, OR): The Associate Athletic Director/Business Operations is responsible for managing all business and finance operations for the University of Portland Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Senior Associate AD for Sport Administration & Event Management (University of Iowa / Iowa City, IA): The University of Iowa seeks applications for a Sr Associate AD for Sport Admin & Event Management. This position serves on the executive team to provide leadership to 24 varsity sport programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Smith Center Complex (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Chapel Hill, NC): Position coordinates a variety of tasks related to general management of three facilities. Includes daily business processes/operations, personnel, purchasing, security, parking & technical services. More details HERE.

Major Gifts Officer 4 (Director of Major Gifts) (Pennsylvania State University / University Park, PA): A top frontline fundraiser is needed in the role of Director of Major Gifts to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting Intercollegiate Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Morgan State University / Baltimore, MD): The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership and possess a strong desire to enhance and sustain a competitive athletics program that values a commitment to â€œstudent-athletesâ€ success. More details HERE.

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