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USA Today’s Berkowitz looks at how cost of attendance measures are creating concern for some leaders who note potential flaws in the system, South Carolina Prez Pastides wants to make sure everyone is on a level playing field, financial aid officers could also come under much more scrutiny, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators CEO Draeger takes some shots, can see scenario where some school try to manipulate things to their advantage, Education Department also gives financial aid officers some “professional judgment†leeway, more - link
Key college athletics leaders met with the White House yesterday, but conversations did not include any talk of a Presidential commission to oversee the industry, instead the focus was on eliminating sexual assaults on campuses, DIBoard of Directors Chair & Wake Forest Prez Hatch was not in attendance, includes background on former Virginia Representative Moran’s push for higher level involvement - link
Navy AD Gladchuk talks move to AAC coming up later this year, notes the need to end the Academy’s 122-year streak of independence as conferences are monopolizing all the TV deals, main goal is to still beat Air Force & Army, but believes FB can compete on a level playing field with the rest of the league, anxious to see support in new conference cities, has solid 195k tickets to bowl games over the past 12 years - link
Current Bradley MBB HC & former Kent State HC Ford still owes his former school $1.2m as an Ohio Appeals Court ruled in favor of Kent State, KSU spokesman Mansfield says the court’s decision speaks for itself, Ford’s contract with the Golden Flashes included a $300k per year buyout over the deal’s length, one judge on the panel did dissent with the decision - link
Clemson requests start-up fundraising platform UBooster to cease use of the Tigers as an option on their website, dicey model allows for fans to commit donations to their respective schools based on the ultimate decisions by prospective student-athletes on where they plan to attend college, General Counsel Hood sent a letter to the company last week - link
Colorado has indefinitely suspended FB student-athlete Holland who was arrested back in the fall on allegations of sexual assault, futher, Holland is no longer enrolled in Boulder, preliminary hearing on charges set for the 22nd of this month, AD George says directly, “We hold our student-athletes to very high standards, & they know when those are not met, there will be consequences.†- link
Miami supporter Mann commits a $1m gift to the Hurricanes that will create an endowment & support FB, basketball, baseball & emergency needs, second gift of $1m+ in the last month for UM, Mann previously donate to assist with upgrades to Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field & an auditorium in the Schwartz Center - link
Purdue Men’s Golf student-athlete Egel anxious to participate in the NCAA governance process at the Convention, one of 15 student-athletes from ‘Big 5’ leagues who will be a new key cog in legislative decisions, notes the scope of his role representing 9,500 peers from around the Big Ten, focused on improving the current oversight model - link
Program building: Utah AD Hill knew MBB HC Krystowiak was on the right track when the Utes were still playing hard-nosed team ball toward the end of the 2011-12 campaign when they were headed for a 6-25 record, program is now ranked in the Top 10 & Krystowiak maintains a solid persepective, “It is nice to know where you’ve come from†- link
Interesting piece penned by former Miami FB student-athlete Horn who details life as a NFL practice squad & free agent, notes how getting cut goes down, keeping in-shape for potential future opportunities while holding gainful employment is really difficult, worked a number of odd jobs including being an English substitute teacher, Tuesdays is the day all free agents get signed, so FAs have to be careful of what they schedule after Tuesdays, lots more - link
NCAA Championships in 2015 & beyond will be impacted by the decreasing availability of charter airplanes around the nation, FAA regulations, airline mergers & logistical challenges of moving thousands of student-athletes, coaches & administrators, MBB & WBB Tourneys this year will include adjusted departure & return schedules, all ADs & HCs were informed of the changes in a memo for the NCAA, some airlines have ceased charters all together - link
UCLA continues to ask supporters for their feedback on game execution & fan enjoyment measures, improving gameday parking for FB was rated the most pressing item that needs attention, cost of parking another point of contention, ticket prices rated as an important element & in need of review, condition of restrooms & fan behavior highlighted, as well - link
Air Force FB HC Clahoun get a new five-year deal with the Falcons with a raise that takes his annual pay to $850k annually, outgoing AD Mueh says Calhoun’s goals are clearly in-line with the Academy’s, Falcons rolled-off a 10-win season for the first time in Calhoun’s tenure this past season, program’s graduation rates & APR both in great shape, as well - link
Twitter account for FB data analyst TrackingFootball.com (@TrckFootball): Oregon & Ohio State recruiting pattern last 2 years – 53 (61%) HS Track & Field athletes & 72 (83%) multi-sport athletes…pretty clear. Amazingly, 70% of all Ohio State’s 47 recruits since 2013 participated in HC Track & Field & six ran sub-11 second 100 meters – link, link
DePaul WBB HC Bruno received an extension yesterday that stretched through 2019-20, which would be his 34th season with the Blue Demons, AD Ponsetto effusive of Bruno’s accomplishment & leadership, “Doug is one of those iconic names in the sport having had tremendous success as a collegiate coach at DePaul, in the first women’s professional league (with the Chicago Hustle) & internationally with our USA Women’s National Team. Coach Bruno is a superb teacher, motivator & technician of the game.†- link
Iowa AD Barta dismisses report that linked him to the previously open West Virginia AD gig, believes someone in the media threw his name out there as pure speculation during the Mountaineers process, wants to retire a Hawkeye, but recognizes he's no the only one who control that decision - link
More out of Iowa City as FB HC Ferentz & AD Barta met with the media following an underwhelming 7-6 FB campaign, Ferentz does not foresee any ACs leaving the program, but could shuffle some roles around, plans to dig-in on every element of FB’s operation to return the Hawkeyes to high-profile winning ways of the past, Barta continues to back his HC 100% - link
Washington Post on deals some colleges & universities are establishing with banks to promote debit & credit cards on campuses in exchange for significant payments, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau getting involved now to make sure proper vetting & protocols are followed, Iowa received a $125k signing bonus & $191k annual guarantee with Hills Bank, Ohio State stuck a 15-year, $25m deal with Huntington Bank - link
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Ohio State FB HC Meyer already setting his sights on 2015, warns against complacency within his program, will get with Strength & Conditioning HC Mariotti in the very near future to plot a schedule for getting the Buckeyes ready to defend their College FB Playoff title, student-athletes speak to Meyer’s drive for excellence - link
Texas Tech Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine Stovall has brought some much needed stability to the Red Raiders medical oversight unit, hired by AD Hocutt in 2013 after a stint leading Lubbock Sports Medicine, main objective is to reduce the risk of injury for student-athletes, notes the key concussion protocols in place from the Big 12 & NCAA - link
Colgate Prez Herbst will step down at the end of June completing his five-year contract, feels good about condition he’s leaving the school, when asked if Herbst was asked to exit by any trustee, university spokesman Hames says he can only comment on what he knows, which is Herbst won’t seek renewal of his deal, History Professor Harsin named Interim, Herbst came from Miami (OH) - link
In case you didn’t read more on Pittsburgh Chancellor Gallagher’s comments on the Panthers AD search, Pitt fan site Cardiac Hill does a pretty good job reviewing & analyzing Gallagher’s thoughts, decision to consult with a search firm could support a hire taking some time to finalize, believes there could be candidates from outside the traditional college mold, does not think former AD Peterson was paid anything more than what contract outlined, more - link
Former Jacksonville AD Verlander talks about his key sports leadership role within the city as he serves as COO of the Gator Bowl, but also oversees JAX Sports that is tasked with bringing events to town, notes early win of landing the 2016 SEC WBB Tourney, wants to catch-up with peer cities like Charlotte, Indianapolis & Nashville, says it will take time, “You can’t change 30 years of doing things one way in just six months.†- link
Nonprofit foundation started by legendary Tennessee WBB HC Summitt & her son Tyler has partnered with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to create the Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic, sets fundraising goal of $2.5m over the next five years, announcement included an anonymous donor’s $1m matching gift & Summitt giving $100k to the push to help start hiring staff - link
Florida institutions are revamping how they investigate & prosecute campus sexual assaults, Florida Dean of Students Shaw notes the national conversation is pushing change fast in Gainesville, Florida State & South Florida both identified by the Department of Education as possibly violating Title IX, Miami has installed a 45-minute online course for all first-year & transfer students along with a campus coalition on the topic, article notes other changes at schools around the state - link
