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North Texas AD Villarreal announces he'll step away from the Mean Green department on June 20 after 15 years, has less than two years left on his current deal, which will be bought out. "I am satisfied with what we accomplished. What I will remember the most is that we changed the culture of the program...We have facilities like other schools and have tailgating. When we got here in 2001, the program was pretty much left for dead. We had coaches going out and playing in public parks and intramural fields. We are in a different place right now." Prez Smatresk plans to name an Interim AD in the near future & get moving with a national search. - link

Latest swirl around the Big 12: Billionaire Texas donor McCombs on the potential of adding Houston, "I think we need to add two teams to the Big 12 and should have done it two years ago. The first one should be the University of Houston then it would be your choice of several others." On the potential of Texas going independent, "I donâ€™t see that happening. There are a lot of advantages being in a league. Thatâ€™s where we have always been. I think that will stay that way." (link); Austin American-Statesman columnist Davis got some folks riled up with this tweet, "I don't know if Houston is ultimately good/bad. But this idea the Big 12 'owns' the Houston TV market is ill-informed. It's a SEC/UH town." (link); Fox 26 responds to Davis with a chart of the Top 20 highest rated college FB TV match-ups in Houston last season, 60% involved SEC teams, 20% including Houston & 20% featured a Big 12 member (link).

The NCAA released an eight-page white paper on FLSA minimum wage developments with a key focus on how to determine the exempt status of trainers & coaches. Title is irrelevant. Here's what is important, "the principal, main, major or most important duty that the employee performs." A staffer's "primary" responsibility is quantitative, not qualitative." A number of exemptions are also reviewed, as well as best practices for non-exempt employees who must now be paid overtime rates. Lots more. - link

San Jose Mercury News' Wilner on some big news coming today on the West Coast that's been on the rumor mill for a bit, "Look for #UCLA apparel announcement Tues. Expecting $225M (or more) over 15-18 yrs. Biggest deal in country." Who might be the apparel partner for the Bruins? "...haven't confirmed but would bet @UnderArmour." - link, link

Wilner also penned on yesterday's meeting agenda involving all Pac-12 CEOs & Commish Scott with a specific look at the Pac-12 Networks situation. "Oh, and let me add this: The presidents and chancellors arenâ€™t exactly clamoring for an equity sale. The Pac12Nets werenâ€™t pitched to the ivory towers as a major money-making endeavor, but rather as a non-money loser that would give the conference 100% ownership of a media company during a time of rising valuations for media companies. For the time being, the CEOs are quite content." - link

New Winthrop AD Halpin was in Rock Hill yesterday for his official introductory presser. Wants to meet with as many people as possible once he arrives in mid-July in order to build his knowledge base & a better perspective of the sequencing of things that need to be done, "Itâ€™s the things theyâ€™re gonna say that provide the strategic direction for the next 20 years of Winthrop athletics." Search committee head Prieto says his group got an immediate vibe from Halpin on his leadership plan. Interestingly, Halpin & WU Prez Mahony will co-teach a class together during the Fall semester. - link (includes presser videos)

A Toledo Blade editorial outlines one challenge for new Bowling Green AD Moosbrugger, raising money to enhance the Falcons FB & Hockey digs. "As he said at his introductory news conference at Bowling Green, 'cash is king, because it can get things done.' It can indeed. Private donors mostly funded the schoolâ€™s sparkling Stroh Center, the multipurpose arena that opened in 2011. Now itâ€™s time to give that same shine to the football and hockey facilities. For Mr. Moosbrugger, that means itâ€™s time to polish his fund-raising skills." - link

With the departure of Walker Jones back to Under Armour, CAA has hired Kansas State Assoc. AD Dowdle to work alongside the likes of Jimmy Sexton, Trace Armstrong & others in continuing to build the agency's portfolio. Dowdle heads back to his hometown of Memphis, "Iâ€™m in a very fortunate spot to work with CAA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Wildcats FB HC Snyder says Dowdle will be missed. - link

Syracuse's SB Nation outlet reviews "What Syracuse Needs From the Next Athletic Director." FB topics include helping new HC Babers achieve success, driving attendance back to the Carrier Dome & addressing some scheduling challenges. On the MBB front, the some day transition from HC Boeheim to HC-in-waiting Hopkins is on the radar. Olympic sport success means a number of HCs may get approached for other gigs in the near future. Long-term planning & positioning also mentioned as a key item. - link

The latest selection from HBR, "Growing Up Wealthy Makes Leaders More Narcissistic." Researchers looked at a group of U.S. Army soldiers who graduated from West Point & are currently serving in leadership roles with the military. After gathering family incomes from the trio at the time the group applied to college, researchers issued a survey measuring the group's levels of narcissism & their subordinates in the army were asked to rate their leaders on performance levels, willingness to assist, and on three types of behaviors: relational, task & change-related. Thesis: "Higher levels of parental income are directly correlated to greater levels of narcissism in adults, and this higher level of narcissism translates to lesser interest in relational, task and change-oriented behaviors. Relational behaviors involve showing concern for others, task behaviors include organizing individuals' roles in a group task and change-related behaviors are associated with a willingness to promote innovative and unique thinking." - link

Turns out Prokick Australia cannot host the upcoming Michigan FB camp scheduled for June 3. Per Prokick's Chapman, who had previously been profiled for his link to Wolverines HC Harbaugh, "Sorry to announce that due to some NCAA rules, Prokick can NOT host the Michigan Camp here in Australia. #crazytimes." - link

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ESPN is reporting Vanderbilt AD Williams will hire Indiana Fever HC White as the new leader of the Commodores program. And, according to the Nashville Tennessean, White will be joined by ESPN analyst & former Florida & Purdue HC Peck as Assoc. HC. Peck was White's HC in West Lafayette during her playing days. Peck can get started immediately, while White will wait until the WNBA season is complete. - link

One incoming Senior Assoc. AD is Eileen Daley at San Jose State as she'll return to the Spartans & oversee academics & student services. Daley previously served as Asst. AD & lead academic counselor & was a key figure in SJSU working with the NCAA on major improvements to its APR situation. Daley replaces Liz Jarnigan who left after eight years for a similar role at Air Force. - link

One outgoing Senior Assoc. AD is Banks Floodman at Kansas as he's set to join Kansas City real estate firm Sunflower Development Group. For the past three years Floodman has led the Williams Fund, which has included the build & improvement of a number of facilities. "It was not an easy decision to leave KU, and itâ€™s still not easy. Itâ€™s the only thing I know, and Iâ€™m very passionate about it and always will be." Jayhawks AD Zenger indicates he wants to have a new hire in place by August 1, if not sooner. - link

The 'Squad' effort at Oregon State continues to generate press & this time it's a lengthy review by SBJ's Smith. Beavers Deputy AD for External Operations Lassiter: "A lot of our purchasing is done on a subscription basis and then the customer decides how and when to use that content or service. Itâ€™s how we live our lives. Why doesnâ€™t that apply to live sports?" Experience's Pass technology is a key piece of the execution, as is the ability for young alums to be able to sit together ("Squadron"). Experience CEO Foster says a half dozen other schools & some pro orgs reached out soon after OSU's move. More. - link

Air Force AD Knowlton shares what's happening in his department. Hockey student-athlete Higgins will compete at the 2016 Olympic games in smallbore men's prone rifle. Eight student-athletes earned All-America status this spring, bringing the yearly total to 33 for the Academy. Men's T&F completed the Mountain West Conference Triple Crown, while men's lacrosse went undefeated in the Southern Conference & claimed both the regular season & tourney titles. All efforts earned Air Force a 44th place ranking in the Learfield Director's Cup standings, good for best in the MWC and among the three service academies. Pleased with FB Spring Game event and the hire of new VB HC Swindle, more. - link

More moves: Longtime UVA Men's Lax HC Starsia will not return to Charlottesville next season. In 24 years, led the Cavs to four NCAA titles and a 274-103 mark, but failed to make the ACC Tourney the last two seasons and finished 7-8 this year. (link); After seven years in Annapolis, Navy Men's Soccer HC Brandt leaves to become the HC for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (link); Miami (FL) parts ways with Men's Tennis HC Rincon after 12 years (link).

NBC Sports is the latest to indicate it wants to play in the white label streaming services category, along side the likes of Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Yesterday rolled out 'Playmaker Media' with the intent of leveraging years of experience handling its own back-end streams of the Olympics, the Super Bowl & other high-profile events. SVP & GM of Digital Media Cordella: "Whether it is live streaming the biggest sporting events in the world or hosting on-demand video clips or live-event replays, our clients can expect best-in-class service that will provide their viewers with an enjoyable and seamless streaming experience." - link

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WBKO in Bowling Green carried reports yesterday of beIN's official new deal with Conference USA. Includes 10 FB, 10 MBB, 10 WBB, 12 Baseball, 12 Softball, 10 Women's Soccer & 10 Volleyball match-ups annually. BeIN Media Group Deputy CEO Al-Obaidly: "Our commitment to expand beIN SPORTSâ€™ domestic programming is demonstrated with the addition of Conference USA, bringing U.S. viewers elite NCAA Division I sports to enjoy on their TV screens and mobile devices." Commish MacLeod impressed with her new partner's production quality & the "rapid growth" of their network. - link

The winds have shifted just a bit on Houston FB HC Herman's views about his team's chances of reaching the 4-team college FB Playoff. After last year openly admitting he tells recruits that the AAC prevents UH from competing for a national title, last year's 13-1 record & win over Florida State in the Peach Bowl, plus 2015's season opener vs Oklahoma, have Herman allowing himself to at least consider the possibility. Nonetheless, he's not holding his breath, even if UH can beat OU and finish unbeaten: â€œHypothetically, in a situation [like that] ...if that team does not get invited to the four-team Playoff then the system is broken. Now, how that applies to us, I donâ€™t know. But in that scenario, if that team did not get in, I think we would need to reevaluate the system." - link

Brief video interview with CBS Sports' Dodd about how USC FB HC Helton is attempting to change the 'Hollywood' culture of the program. Dodd isn't ready to anoint the career assistant (who has eight games as an interim HC & two as permanent HC at the end of last year) as the savior just yet, but notes that "they're definitely hitting more" in practice and that "we're getting back to 'Student Body Right' and whoever loses has to run laps." - link

An open records request at Stony Brook has turned up the Seawolves agreements with Parker Executive Search on the search process that led to the hire of MBB HC Boals. Sticker price was $64,500 plus expenses. Also part of the document dump is the new contract for Boals that pays him $365K with a number of competitive & academic incentives. - link

Big deals: Earlier this month, SMG won the rights to operate University of Phoenix Stadium. Yesterday, the venue operator's owner, American Capital, was sold to Ares Capital in a $3.4B cash & stock transaction. (link); Global sports consulting firm MP & Silva was also acquired yesterday in a $1.4B deal with China-based Beijing Baofeng Technology Co. (link); Sports Authority announces it will close all 460 of its stores around the nation (link); Forbes contributor Ozanian writes on how pro sports owners have leveraged low interest rates to build key facility enhancements the last handful of years. Interest rates could be ready to increase. (link); Could this group have an impact on college athletics? From SBJ's Kaplan: "Patriots spinning out 18 person consumer research division in2 standalone unit, Kraft Analytics Group, 2 sell across sports." (link)

Also noticed: The HB2 debate continues in North Carolina with state lawmakers pushing to combine lawsuits to streamline the review process (link); North Carolina obviously isn't the only state working through these type of issues & Inside Higher Ed takes a good look at others & how developments are being handled (link); UT Chattanooga AD Blackburn talks about the new indoor practice facility for his Mocs & why it looks different compared to previous renderings (link); A former Mormon Men's Tennis student-athlete at Idaho State is suing the school based on religious discrimination (link); Duke broke ground on its new Softball stadium in advance of the program beginning play in 2018 (link); Furman opened its new $2M Spinks Field House that includes new digs for Men's & Women's Soccer (link).

First off, a plug to listen to yesterday's interview if you haven't already (link) as NACDA Executive Director, Bob Vechhione, builds on some great stories of conventions in past years & previews this year's. Today's segment also focuses on the future of NACDA, what other membership organizations Bob's team looks to for examples of staying on the cutting edge, plus the angle of philanthropy by every NACDA organization that Bob's quite proud of. Listen by clicking the link. - link (length - 7:06)

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Director of Athletics Communications / Men's Basketball (North Carolina State University / Raleigh, NC): Serve as the primary contact for communications efforts for the NC State menâ€™s basketball program and other Athletics programs as assigned. Serve as a senior member of the communications staff. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Financial Aid (North Carolina State University / Raleigh, NC): Serve as the primary liaison between Athletic Department and the NC State Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Work closely with student-athletes to ensure each completes a FAFSA form. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director-Marketing (University of New Hampshire / Durham, NH): University of New Hampshire, an NCAA Division I member institution is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Marketing. Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. More details HERE.

General Manager & Account Executive (Peak Sports MGMT / Multiple Positions, USA): These positions are responsible for, yet not limited to, overseeing and executing the advertising, sponsorship, and corporate relationship building on behalf of the university. More details HERE.

Athletics Marketing Coordinator (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Chapel Hill, NC): This Athletics Marketing position will provide administrative/clerical support to the marketing office to help generate revenue and enhance the fan experience to advance the Carolina Athletics brand. More details HERE.

Multimedia Production Coordinator (Bowling Green State University / Bowling Green, OH): Responsible for creation, production, operation and execution of scoreboard entertainment strategies for basketball and football. Creates additional athletics programming for distribution. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance (Mississippi State University / Mississippi State, MS): Serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services (Mid-American Conference / Cleveland, OH): The individual selected will work primarily with the Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services. Assist and provide oversight in areas of compliance and legislative services. More details HERE.

Executive Director, Athletic Development Operations (University of California, Berkeley / Berkeley, CA): This position manages Athletics Development support staff responsible for raising critical unrestricted and sport specific private support for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Development/Athletics (University of Northern Iowa / Cedar Falls, IA): Plans, directs, implements & coordinates major gift fundraising and strategies with athletic donors; manages and oversees facility development, special events & programs, & donor/ volunteer relations. More details HERE.

Chief Operating Officer (Auburn University Athletics / Auburn, AL): The successful candidate will develop budgets, policies, procedures, systems, and activities to support the mission of the Athletic Department and will work in conjunction with the CFO. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Revenue Generation (Miami University / Oxford, OH): This position is responsible for all activities intended to increase sales revenue for Miami Athletics through efforts of Fan, Campus & Community Engagement, Ticket Sales (Aspire), Ticket Operations. More details HERE.

Assistant Director/Director of Athletic Development - Internal Operations (The University of Southern Mississippi / Hattiesburg, MS): This position plans and manages all stewardship and donor research activities of the Athletics Department and Athletics Foundation and it participates in a wide variety of development initiatives. More details HERE.

Director, Marketing (Arizona State University / Tempe, AZ): ASU Sun Devil Athletics seeks a Director of Marketing to lead/oversee our team in executing synchronized, effective, and strategic practices. Req#: 22616BR. Salary: DOE. Deadline: 5/17/16. AA/EOE. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Experience (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Maximize attendance and revenue at events through traditional and non-traditional marketing and promotional opportunities, with a specific focus on Women's Basketball and Volleyball. More details HERE.

Beach Athletics Club Coordinator (Long Beach State University / Long Beach, CA): Execute BAC Annual Fund: Membership drive, student-athlete phone-a-thon, alumni-athlete reunions, specialty group campaigns, priority seating sales, & donor stewardship. #GoBeach Job ID: 1012488. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Compliance & Assistant Director, Policy (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): AD Compliance interprets rules, manages violation self-reports, coordinates medical waiver processing & Conference functions. AD Policy assists with governance, legislation, policy & group activities. More details HERE.

Associate Director - Red Raider Club (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Coordination with Assistant Director of Events on annual stewardship opportunities; develop and manage leadership donor benefits; coordinate donor team travel invites. Req#7223/EEO/AA/Vet/Disability. More details HERE.

Membership Coordinator - Red Raider Club (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Execute RRC donor and fan parking programs. Coordinate with Annual Giving staff to development, production and distribution of annual RRC Membership Packets/Benefits. Req#7337 EEO/AA/Vet/Disability. More details HERE.

Graphic Designer (Oklahoma State University / Stillwater, OK): Develop projects in support of our web, social, and digital efforts. Create digital images and animated sequences for use in social media and the web. More details HERE.

Athletics Communications Associate Director (University of Notre Dame / Notre Dame, IN): Oversees news and feature content creation, aggregation and distribution for menâ€™s basketball and womenâ€™s rowing. Responsible for stats, media relations and overall communications functions. EEO/AA. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director (Georgia Tech Athletics / Atlanta, GA): Provides leadership across Georgia Tech Athletics, with oversight of student-athletes & sport administration for women's basketball, volleyball, softball, men's & women's tennis, track & field. More details HERE.

Athletic Facilities Maintenance Coordinator (Arizona State University / Tempe, AZ): ASU seeks an Athletic Facilities Maint Coord who, coordinates and performs the maintenance and preparation of facilities for various events. Salary: $33K-$36K; DOE. Deadline: 3pm (AZ time), 5/13/16. More details HERE.

Major Gifts Officer 4 (Director of Major Gifts) (Pennsylvania State University / State College, PA): Top frontline fundraiser needed in the role of Director of Major Gifts to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a member of the Big Ten Conference. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Fan Development (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities / Minneapolis, MN): Develop, direct, coordinate strategic marketing plans. Work with the department for sports to ensure communication to stake holders and their events are attended by the greatest amount of people. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director (University of Northern Iowa / Cedar Falls, IA): Serves on senior staff; oversees specific sport program areas; ensures programs operate in full compliance with NCAA & conference rules; establishes, implements & monitors gender equity plan; etc. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Marketing (UCLA / Los Angeles, CA): Responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of the department's marketing and promotional efforts of special events and specific sports, including Women's Basketball. More details HERE.

Director of Video Content - Athletics (James Madison University / Harrisonburg, VA): The Director of Athletics Video Content will guide and direct the department's video strategy related to event coverage, creative content and collaboration with other key content developers. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing for Athletics (SMU / Dallas, TX): The Director of Marketing is responsible for formulating and implementing promotional and marketing plans to increase interest, attendance and financial support for the athletics department. More details HERE.

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

Director of Events & Event Services (University of Dayton / Dayton, OH): The Director of Events and Event Services, coordinates personnel and daily activities involved in the execution of events, including event staff, security and safety of the facility and guests. More details HERE.

Director of Event Operations & Athletic Facilities (Georgia Tech Athletics / Atlanta, GA): This position has overall oversight & leadership in event operations & athletic facilities. Primary ownership includes game management of football, external events management, & select facilities. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Development - Annual Fund & Premium Seating (Temple University / Philadelphia, PA): The Associate Athletics Director for Development will develop and manage all aspects of the premium seat and seat donations programs and is responsible for all aspects of the Owl Club program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Communications & Public Relations (Georgia Tech Athletics / Atlanta, GA): The Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Communications & Public Relations provides strategic leadership and direction across the athletic communications and public relations department. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business & Finance (University of Washington / Seattle, WA): Serve on the executive team to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Manage an annual budget in excess of $100 million, manage internal business operations, and long-term financial planning. More details HERE.

Marketing Assistant (University of Oregon / Eugene, OR): The University of Oregon Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking an aggressive, creative and self-motivated individual for the position of Marketing and Promotions Intern. More details HERE.

Sr. Development Officer/Development Officer - Athletics (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities / Minneapolis, MN): The Development Officer will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts, both current and deferred, to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. More details HERE.

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