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North Carolina AD Cunningham says his department will submit a response to the NCAA's latest NOA within the next month. Overall: "I think we have positive momentum going. I think we have more confidence. I think our campus community has healed and is continuing to heal. . I think there's also some anxiety about what the future holds, but I don't think it's nearly as acute as it was 24 or 48 months ago." More: "It's been a challenging time; many of our coaches have talked about it. I think we're really at the very back end of that now. So they have weathered the storm very, very well. To have that kind of performance, it's really encouraging about our future, too." Amid the controversy, the Tar Heels had a banner competitive year with stand-out seasons from Men's & Women's LAX, MBB, FB & Field Hockey that led to another Top 10 Learfield Directors' Cup finish. - link

Baylor & former FB HC Briles have officially parted ways. From the university: "Both parties acknowledge that there were serious shortcomings in the response to reports of sexual violence by some student-athletes, including deficiencies in University processes and the delegation of disciplinary responsibilities with the football program. Baylor is addressing these shortcomings and making ongoing improvements." - link

$579,190.59. That's the amount former Texas A&M AD Hyman received from the university after his exit earlier this year. Hyman's departure was technically "without cause" according to records obtained by the Dallas Morning News. His base pay in College Station was set at $800K for a contract that originally ran through July of 2017. - link

The Pentagon reports that former Air Force superintendent Lt. Gen. Gould erred in not allowing FB HC Calhoun to be interviewed during an investigation into behavioral misconduct by student-athletes earlier this decade (the aftermath of which led to former AD Mueh's departure), despite speaking to Calhoun being "a logical investigative step." The academy was cleared on allegations of special treatment for a FB student-athlete, and current superintendent Lt. Gen. Johnson emphasizes that "the report concluded that there is no systemic problem here; and therefore did not make any recommendations for the academy." - link

Reduced Conference USA TV monies & the introduction of cost of attendance will make the upcoming fiscal year a challenging one at Louisiana Tech. AD McClelland: "Itâ€™s going to take a lot of hard work from certainly our coaches and administration and certainly our fans and donors. Weâ€™ll be asking more for them as we continue to have success and want to continue to have success in order to get us through these tough times." A new deal with Adidas should save $50K & an extension with Learfield includes a $650K guarantee. McClelland would like to see LTAC membership revenue grow from $1.4M to 1.6M or $1.7M. Notes success for a number of teams on the field that should bode well for fans contributing to continued progress. - link

Quick to credit the generosity of Bulldog Club members, Mississippi State AD Stricklin talks the never-ending cycle of facility upgrades, which has seen MSU spend nearly $140M since 2010 and could see another $150M over the next decade. Stricklin points out that facilities are a primary lens through which people assess commitment to a program, and, to that end, MSU has selected architects to preplan future updates to Davis Wade Stadium (east side and south end zone) & Humphrey Coliseum (fan experience). - link

Facilities are also top of mind at Utah, even though the Utes have marked off some key projects of late. AD Hill: "There's always something on the list." Baseball & Golf are two programs that could use some upgrades with plans in the works. Other enhancements could include expansion & modernizing of the Burbridge Academic Center, revamped locker rooms for Olympic sports & more work at Rice-Eccels Stadium. - link

North Dakota State Prez Bresciani says his athletics program is positioned exactly where it needs to be, "Weâ€™re what college athletics ought to be like, versus what oftentimes it becomes when you go to the next level and it becomes more of a business orientation of resources. The money involved makes it irresistible to treat it like that." Notes recent FB game deals that will see the Bison take on FBS squads & predicts the industry's alignment future, "...within the next five years weâ€™re going to see some things happen in the BCS and the big five leagues that will ripple throughout Division I college athletics. I donâ€™t know what that is, so itâ€™s hard to predict what NDSU would do...we want to be at the second-highest tier of Division I, whatever that is...Thatâ€™s our sweet spot." - link

The Great Alaska Shootout, run by Alaska-Anchorage, has tasked Basketball Travelers Inc. with final scheduling details of the 2016 & 2017 tourneys. Two teams are still needed for the '16 edition. BTI will be paid $7.5K for each school that ranked in the Top 175 of last year's RPI & can earn a $10K bonus for a squad from one of the top six leagues in the NCAA. Overall, BTI could get up to $35K for this year with future financial details still being negotiated. - link

Brexit's impact on sports: The NFL has three regular season games scheduled for London during the upcoming season & says it's monitoring the situation, but some believe Britain's decision could slow the NFL's push into Europe (link); Free movement of labor is essential for the English Premier League & there's angst on how the 'leave' vote will impact foreign players, 432 EPL players from last season may now need a work permit (link); Devaluation of the pound will have an impact on a number of entities, most notably Formula One when it holds an even in Austria next week (link).

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HC moves: Jacksonville moves quickly and promotes baseball AC Hayes, a former JU student-athlete, to HC. Per AD Ricker-Gilbert: "[Hayes] is going to give everything to this program because it means so much to him. Heâ€™s JU through and through" (link); Vermont hired native daughter and current Notre Dame AC Dalton as its next WLAX HC (link); Liberty baseball HC Toman, the 2nd winningest coach in program history, unexpectedly resigned after nine seasons at the helm (link); Interim Wichita State AD Boatright hires LSU AC Bryan to take over the Shockers Men's Tennis program (link).

While he doesn't think "this is going to jumpstart a revolution," CBS Sports Norlander wonders about the future decision-making processes of highly-touted PSAs, as he examines the draft night fortunes of Milwaukee Bucks 10th overall selection Maker (who went to prep school instead of enrolling in college) and former Kentucky student-athlete Labissiere (who slipped to 28th after being touted as a probable Top 5 pick a year ago). Offering that Labissiere was "punished" for his one year at UK, Norlander says "it would be smart business practice" for five-star recruits to explore the prep school possibility and not risk getting "exposed" against a higher level of competition. - link

With South Dakota State hitting its window to get a possible $30M-40M renovation proposal for Frost Arena in front of the state legislature this winter, AD Sell will look to hire an architect and identify funding sources prior to the Board of Regents October meeting: "The timing was the crucial part -- if you miss that window you have to wait a year. So once we get an architect hired we can start looking at what (the renovations) will look like and what some of the pieces might cost. That's when you can start tying it in with the fundraising and trying to get donors excited about it." Permanent seating is the top priority, followed by a hoops practice facility, and 3-mat wrestling component. - link

After a April proposal for a $225 student donation for FB season tix in the lower bowl was met with heavy opposition, Clemson has again tabled the discussions and will not charge students (who will endure hikes in tuition and room & board) for the tix. Per Asst AD for Communications Galbraith: "The no-cost piece was sent to students in May. We continue to have good conversations with student leaders about the entire ticketing process." - link

Idaho Statesman's Deeds rails against the "selective morality" of Boise State and the Idaho State Board of Education regarding alcohol sales policies at events. The State Board draws his initial ire, but BSU doesn't escape scot free, as AD Apsey is questioned for explaining why, per Deeds, members "of the county club" (i.e. those in the Stueckle Sky Center skybox) can drink during games, but "the average Joe" cannot. Deeds cites the NCAA approving alcohol sales at the CWS due to research showing alcohol-related incidents decline when alcohol is sold, ultimately declares that "beer will triumph in the end." - link

Dynamic ticket pricing debated around the still red-hot Hamilton in this Harvard Business Review piece. Pricing strategy consultant Muhammed argues recent levels for the show of $549 for premium seats & $139 for regular locations have resulted in "a paradise for scalpers." Resale marks are regularly in the $1K range with some options 3x or 4x higher & 10x for creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's exit from the cast next month. Hamilton will actually raise prices in 2017 to $849/$179-$199, but Muhammed thinks there will still be plenty of margin for scalpers. Lobbies in earnest for a dynamic pricing model that would marry demand with revenue. - link

Fox Sports personality Travis goes in on why live TV content is the top dog right now in the context of the first show on HBO for Bill Simmons not getting significant viewership, but the Democratic sit-in in the House did. Travis is a major proponent of Periscope & Facebook Live, "Podcasts are great, but they've already been leaped by technology. If you're smart about media today, you need to add Periscope and Facebook Live to your list of TV and radio networks. TV everywhere has been a popular buzzword for the past several years, but I think that's a bit off, it isn't just TV everywhere, it's everything is TV. How else can you explain a live Periscope feed filling the entire live CNN screen last night?" - link

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The final agreement to sell Turner Field to Georgia State is expected in a matter of weeks & new renderings have been released on what the university plans to do with the space. The current right field section of the facility could be replaced with a new bleacher section to run along the FB field. Two baseball field options exist, with one build in the same spot as the old Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. Demo and/or construction is still months away. - link

Miami (FL) has suspended FB student-athlete Young indefinitely for a violation of department rules & not being forthcoming with compliance during an investigation. As many as three other student-athletes are being investigated for violations similar to Young's (use of a luxury rental car without paying for it). One MBB team member was investigated, but cleared. UM has just a few months to go before its three-year NCAA probation is scheduled to end, while no findings on the current matter have yet been reported to the NCAA. - link

From the shoe & apparel world: Here's how Under Armour's Plank finishes every meeting, "'This is what I heard.' 'This is what I think.' And, 'This is what weâ€™re going to do.' I encourage all our managers to use that approach. Itâ€™s about making sure peopleâ€™s voices are heard. Did I hear you? Did I understand your meaning? And then, clarity. My view on your opinion is the following, and therefore my actions will be the following. Everyone must have a voice, and everyone deserves clarity. Those things increase performance, satisfaction, and speed." More on Plank's leadership philosophy (link); WSJ's Germano on Nike's coming 2016 fiscal results announcement on Tuesday, "Analysts have adopted an unusually bearish tone toward Nike with at least four firms downgrading its stock within the past two months. Among concerns: whether Nikeâ€™s North American business can continue to post sales growth amid rising inventory and supply chain stumbles," more (link).

Really interesting reads on how the National Women's Soccer League's Portland Thorns have generated interest to the degree of 10,500 season ticket holders & an average attendance of 15,639, which is more than five NBA teams. City dynamics in Portland, ownership philosophy & marketing alignment all reviewed. Owner Paulsen: "With the growth of women's soccer, it has been the perfect storm recently. I think the time is ripe and I think people's interest has been piqued. It doesn't feel like this is just a bounce that came with the success of the World Cup. I think there's something bigger happening." - link, link

ElevenWarriors.com recaps Ohio State's extensive relationship with LeBron James and speculates what OSU's follow-up to AD Smith and HCs Meyer and Matta riding in the Cleveland Cavaliers victory parade will be. James and Cavs owner Gilbert have spoken on campus previously, while the Schottenstein Center could host another Cavs preseason game. Could we even see James "dotting the i" for one of OSU's FB home games? - link

Also noticed: Former New Mexico senior leader Cass is actually still on the payroll in Albuquerque has he has a two-year "professional consultant" deal with AD Krebs to help bring USTA events to UNM that will pay $23,776 annually (link); With College of Charleston hiring a new AD in the near future, this was an eye-opening read on the challenging drug culture in the city involving a number of former college students from the likes of CofC & The Citadel (link); The NHL opening up to Las Vegas leads to additional speculation for the NFL as billionaire casino magnate Adelson is pushing for deals that would likely benefit UNLV, as well (link, link); Eastern Kentucky has started "transformative" renovations for its Baseball & Softball facilities to be completed by next March & funded via agency bonds (link); Northwoods League summer collegiate baseball team the Battle Creek Bombers held "2nd Amendment Education Night" last night & encouraged fans to bring their guns to the game (link).

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(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) 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.

Senior Production Manager - Video Boards (University of Arkansas / Fayetteville, AR): The Senior Production Manager for Video Boards will be the lead point of contact for all matters relating to video boards (et al.) at the University of Arkansas athletics facilities. More details HERE.

Program Assistant (Development) (Northwestern University / Evanston, IL): Collaborates w/ athletics development gift officers in prospect research & portfolio mgmt; Utilizing data, analytics & reporting to maximize the fundraising opportunities & success for NU Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Football Coach (Bowling Green State University / Bowling Green, OH): This position is to assist the head coach in all phases of the program including recruiting student-athletes, organization and design of practice and competition and any other duties as assigned. More details HERE.

Senior Director of Communications and Digital Media (American Athletic Conference / Providence, RI): The individual will serve as a member of the Conferenceâ€™s communications/external relations and digital teams. The position reports to the Associate Commissioner for Communications/External Relations. More details HERE.

Director of Major Gifts, Athletics (Temple University / Philadelphia. PA): The incumbent will manage a portfolio of 150-200 donors/prospects and is responsible for identifying and qualifying prospects, engaging, cultivating, and directly soliciting donors for major gifts. More details HERE.

Director of Development, Annual Fund (Temple University / Philadelphia. PA): The incumbent will manage a portfolio of 250 annual fund donors who give $2,500 or less and assist in the planning and administering of projects for the purpose of soliciting gifts. More details HERE.

Digital Content Specialist (Northwestern University / Evanston, IL): Programming & administration of the dept's content creation & social media practices, particularly as it relates to the support of ticket sales, sponsorship & other revenue generating initiatives. More details HERE.

Director of Development (Texas State University / San Marcos, TX): Executes all solicitation/stewardship plans for the annual fund, maintains accurate gift records, coordinates donor events, oversees hospitality areas and supervises two full-time staff members. More details HERE.

Assistant AD - Marketing & Fan Engagement (Arkansas State University / Jonesboro, AR): A-State Athletics seeks an Assistant AD â€“ Marketing & Fan Engagement. Primary role will be to maximize the reach and monetize the success of the programs through marketing, ticket sales & retention. More details HERE.

Manager - Promotions and Fan Engagement Athletics (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Direct oversight of the promotions and fan engagement efforts for Baseball, Volleyball and other sports as assigned. Manage department social media efforts & collaborate with Ticket Sales/Operations. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing - Athletics, Marketing & Communications (Boston University / Boston, MA): The Director of Marketing develops and implements strategies to improve and enhance the visibility of the Boston University Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Marketing, Social Media Specialist (University of Oregon Athletic Department / Eugene, OR): Responsible for creation, production, operation and execution of social media marketing & communications strategies to maximize fan engagement and brand awareness. More details HERE.

Athletics Communications Assistant Director (2 Positions) (University of Notre Dame / Notre Dame, IN): Directs and oversees content creation, aggregation and distribution for (1) track & field/women's lacrosse (2) volleyball/baseball. Responsible for overall team communications functions. EEO/AA. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (University of Massachusetts Lowell / Lowell, MA): Under direction of the Sr. Associate Athletics Director/SWA, this position will oversee a comprehensive Division I compliance program within specific policies/procedures. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Basketball and Football Operations (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): Assist with BB tournaments, FB kickoff luncheon, championship game, operations, marketing/ticket management, manuals. Womenâ€™s BB tournament director. Secondary liaison with local organizing committees. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Sports Administration (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): Liaison for assigned sports. Assist in management of Championships & SCORE community relations initiative. Provide support to Sports Management Committee. Manage awards program. Create schedules. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Ohio Bobcat Club (Ohio University / Athens, OH): This position will focus on assisting the Associate Director with the day-to-day operations of the annual campaign. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Governance (America East Conference / Boston, MA): Lead, manage and provide strategy for the conference's compliance and governance program with a league that is creative, collaborative, forward-thinking and forward-moving. More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Sales and Operations (Georgia Tech Athletics / Atlanta, GA): Provide exemplary customer service to fans & other GTAA departments. Work within our mission to increase revenue by ticket sales & fan experience platforms through industry-leading best practices. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner, Communications (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): Leads communications & institutional efforts. Oversees communications for conference sponsored sports. Prepares & executes media operations including media days championship games & tournaments. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (University of Arkansas / Fayetteville, AR): Responsible for building event infrastructure using the Paciolan/Spectra system for assigned sports and using that information to oversee ticket accuracy and ticket distribution for each event. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director Marketing/New Media (Florida International University / Miami, FL): Develops & executes a creative marketing, social media, & public relations plan that will allow the department to maximize its revenue potential and attendance while building the brand image of FIU. More details HERE.

Director of Communications (The University of Southern Mississippi / Hattiesburg, MS): The Director of Communications will serve as the primary communications officer for designated sports and will be a key component of a fully integrated marketing and communications department. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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