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The Missouri AD search continues to occupy the top spot. USA Today's Wolken with a flurry of tweets yesterday on the candidacy of Northern Illinois AD Frazier, who he says has been identified as a "prime candidate" for the quickly moving process. "To be clear on Mizzou: I don't know Frazier to be THE top candidate but they have expressed interest. There are still others in mix." Others, according to Wolken, include Interim AD Baker who he says is getting a long look. - link, link, link, link

The University of Missouri System is looking for a new Prez at the same time & one university leader likens the four-campus group to a confederacy, "The long-term vision is to turn the confederacy into a federacy then into one university, but that wonâ€™t happen in Missouri. Alumni, faculty, people and politicians wonâ€™t like it." Fifteen key officials within the system were interviewed on what they'd like to focus on within the search for a new leader, which include "the value of the university, promoting access and affordability, research, its education mission and MU Health Care." A 16-member committee will help to select the new Prez. - link

Latest Big 12 expansion download: Two from Memphis, starting with Prez Rudd's practice of periodically sending 365 packages to peers around the nation, via FedEx of course, to promote his university. "FedEx sponsored that effort. I can tell it's working, because I hear back from people all the time." Memphis Commercial Appeal's Calkins imagines FedEx envelopes have already landed on the desks of all the key Big 12 decision makers. Also, UM pulled in a record fundraising haul in its most recent fiscal year of $38.5M (link, link); Dallas Morning News columnist Carlton believes the top group of potential additions is made up of BYU, Houston, UConn, UCF & Cincinnati (link); Notable journalist Blaudschun say he knows Big Ten Commish Delany well & if he were running the Big 12, Delany would center on breaking into new regions with FB-only additions of UConn & BYU to go along with full-adds of Cincinnati or Memphis & UCF (link); Baylor's SB Nation outlet says the Bears should oppose the groundswell for Houston, "There is no evidence Houston makes the Big 12 more money now" (link); Washington's SB Nation effort & columnist Landon believes now is the time for Pac-12 Commish Scott to be bold & try to add Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State & Kansas (link); If Colorado State were to jump from the Mountain West to the Big 12, would the former want to maintain a presence in Texas with an addition from the likes of Rice, UTSA, Texas State, UTEP or North Texas? (link); Courier-Journal lead Sullivan wrote late last week on Louisville's good fortune to have been passed over for Big 12 membership last time around & have landed in the ACC (link).

Watch: North Carolina AD Cunningham talks more about the new ACC Network, notes the benefits for those who support the Tar Heels & its Olympic sport portfolio as virtually all programs will now get more exposure, "The Carolina reach is worldwide." Continues on the faith he has in ESPN to effectively deliver the league's content over the next 20 years that will benefit all league members. Pointed to a longer process than many expected, but "waiting put us in a better position long term." A bit more. - link

Sun Belt FB media days will get rolling this morning at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Coastal Carolina is new to the fold, even though the Chants don't begin FB play until next year. Also new is the status of Idaho & New Mexico State, while both of their football-only membership agreements with the league ended in March, each has two seasons left before the split officially takes place. Speaking of new, Louisiana-Monroe HC Viator, Texas State HC Withers & Georgia Southern HC Summers will all face the media for the first time at the annual event as first-year head coaches at their respective institutions. Commish Benson will kick-off the activities at 9a followed by College Football Playoff CEO Kelly at 9:15a. - link

Heartbreaking news from Nebraska & Michigan State as current Cornhuskers FB student-athlete Foltz & former Spartan Sadler both passed away from a single-car crash on Saturday. Current LSU student-athlete Delahoussaye was also in the car & suffered minor injuries. The trio was on their way back from a kicking camp in Wisconsin. Nebraska HC Riley: "My main focus is just seeing [the players] as much as what I say to them. It's impossible for me to say anything to make [them] feel better. That is not the purpose of this. It is just to be together. I wanted to see them and just let them [know] that everybody understands their grief." - link

The upcoming Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Boston College & Georgia Tech in Dublin has an official charity as the Special Olympics Ireland will receive one euro for every ticket sold starting this past Saturday. Special Olympics Ambassador Jon Bon Jovi made the announcement & added, "I have been a supporter of Special Olympics for many years and I have seen the impact throughout the world in terms of driving its message of inclusion and tolerance." - link

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Iowa FB student-athlete Ekakitie recounts on his Facebook page being confronted at gun-point by Iowa City police while playing the popular Pokemon Go game at a local park. The officers approached the Hawkeye senior because he matched the description of a bank robbery suspect and drew their guns after Ekakitie did not immediately respond to their demands because he had headphones on. Ekakitie was let go by the officers after being searched extensively, but says it's "extremely sad that our society has brainwashed us all to the point where we canâ€™t feel safe being approached by the police officers in our respective communities. ... Not all police officers are out to get you, but at the same time, not all people who fit a criminal profile are criminals." - link

Vivature adds to its growing list of schools, inks a five-year deal with VCU expected to be worth $750K over the agreement's duration. Rams Deputy AD Palumbo says the agreement "will enhance the efficiency of our sports medicine operation and provide a new revenue stream that will allow us to provide the best possible care for our student-athletes." Count for Vivature now up to nearly 200 institutions. - link

Tennessee debuts AllVols.com, a new website for fans to manage season tickets and buy single-game ones, get parking passes and make donations. The new site, which also has a "Live Chat" feature during normal business hours, replaces UTTix.com - link

Silver Chalice EVP of Biz Dev Golden chatted with Cynopsis Sports on the new Campus Insiders deal with Twitter. "Mobile audience growth continues to explode at a rapid pace. Just looking at our Campus Insiders audience for the first half of 2016 compared to 2015, mobile traffic made up 32% of total audience in 2015 compared to 75% in 2016. Then, if you break down where the mobile audience is coming from, over 60% in 2016 is coming from social media." Golden noted a long term solid relationships with Twitter & "framing up the business parameters" to get more content through its streaming opportunity. No impact at the moment from the new ACC Digital Network addition. - link

Harvard Business Review's Schwarz: "Getting Teams with Different Subcultures to Collaborate." There are three steps in blending skills to cross cultural barriers: 1. Understand what team culture is and how it works ("distinguish between a team's espoused culture and the one it operates from"); 2. Identify your team's and other teams' cultures ("operate from the assumption that differences are opportunities for learning"); 3. Jointly design a solution for the different and conflicting values and assumptions ("teams can compromise when other options don't work"). - link

Interesting read from Yahoo Finance contributor Horrow on the addition of college sports content to Twitter's streaming efforts. Believes there's an advantage of being first for the likes of the Mountain West & Patriot League. "So is there business value that can be realized, or is it just about the hype? Many people seem to think that the aggregation opportunities as well as the potential audience, especially for college sports, is worth the shot." ROI Sports Prez & Columbia professor Katz expects to see even deeper integration, maybe down into the DII & DIII ranks, as he calls the marriage "organic and mutually beneficial." - link

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Beer at ballgames: Not at Illinois right now, according to AD Whitman, "It's something that's starting to take hold nationwide, you're starting to see more and more schools looking at that as an opportunity to supplement some revenue and I think enhance, in some peoples perspective the fan experience. It's not something that we're looking at presently. I think it's an issue that's out there, I'm aware it's out there but it's not something that has risen to the top of the list right now." - link

Connecticut AD Benedict has decided to hold off from adding a ticket surcharge for the upcoming football and basketball seasons. In an effort to help fund the $46M construction of new soccer, baseball and softball stadiums, the Board of Trustees approved the ticket surcharge back in January, which ranged from $1 to $5. However, Benedict wants to give supporters at least six months' notice before a surcharge is enacted, but expects the measure will go into effect next season. - link

Michigan State MBB will reportedly take on Penn State at the historic Palestra in Philadelphia on January 7. Neither school has confirmed the report, as the match-up was originally scheduled as a Penn State home game and will be the only tip between the two during the Big Ten regular season. Spartans HC Izzo previously noted his desire to play a game in the venerable facility. - link

Elsewhere around Higher Ed: Former Ohio State FB HC & current Youngstown State Prez Tressel continues to garner high praise for his fundraising efforts (link); Hofstra will host the first U.S. Presidential debate on September 26 after Wright State ended up declining due to safety concerns (link); Q&A with Baylor Interim Prez Garland & Regent Chair Murff on a number of pressing topics for the Waco institution (link); Florida Gulf Coast has moved up its selection of a new Prez from next March to this December (link); Arizona's $1.15B campaign is being negatively impacted by developments around Prez Hart as some supporters would like to "see her gone" as soon as possible (link).

Australian Olympic Committee chef de mission Chiller has confirmed Australian athletes will not be moving into the athletes' village this weekend for the upcoming Rio Summer Olympics as previously scheduled because the lodging arrangements are "unliveable" due to plumbing and electrical concerns. Chiller: "Problems include blocked toilets, leaking pipes, exposed wiring, darkened stairwells where no lighting has been installed and dirty floors in need of a massive clean. In operations areas water has come through the ceiling resulting in large puddles on the floor around cabling and wiring." Rio Mayor Paes responded: "I almost feel like putting a kangaroo in front of their building to make them feel at home." Contingents from Great Britain and New Zealand are also reportedly experiencing similar problems. - link

In case you didn't catch the new 'Athletic Director U.' entry sent last night, I wrote on the cable bundle, Stratechery lead Ben Thompson's Aggregation Theory & how ESPN is well positioned to monetize viewers on any medium depending on where the market goes. And to be clear, if anyone knows exactly where the market is going, they should probably play the lottery tonight. The piece also weaved in notes from the new ACC Network deal, warnings of being too aggressive extrapolating out cord-cutting numbers & the intertwining of big brand advertisers who spend huge money on TV & could end up helping to destroy the entire traditional TV ecosystem. - link

Raleigh-based sports radio host & journalist, Joe Ovies, has been analyzing the ACC's linear & digital future for quite some time & in the first of two 1.Qs covers what questions around the deal he's most interested to learn more about. Ovies also touches on his key interview with Wasserman's Dean Jordan, his personal challenges cutting the cord & the "non-answer" on if ESPNU or ESPNews will flip to an ACC Network in 2019. Listen by clicking the link. - link (length - 9:47)

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(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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