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Reports from the Bay Area have Cal naming Interim AD Williams to the role permanently as a contract has been agreed to in principle, announcement expected sometime this week, when asked about the development Williams responded, "If I'm lucky enough to be that person, that's great. I love serving Cal. I love serving this campus. I think we've done a lot of great things in the last 10 months. I'd be happy to keep doing what we're doing & stay on this trajectory." - link
Furman AD Clark steps away from his leadership role after 15 years with the Paladins, will assist Prez Davis with the search for a new AD & the smooth transition of the selection on the Greenville campus, Todd Turner's Collegiate Sports Associates has been selected as the search consultant of record, during Clark's tenure 30 regular season Southern Conference championships were won along with 48 post-season appearances - link
Kristi Dosh (@SportsBizMiss) does some solid work reviewing the money train created by the new College FB Playoff system, compares payouts of new vs. old as the Big East/American Athletic was the only league to see their distribution go down, all 'Big 5' conference distributions increased by 70% or more with the Pac-12 leading the way at 149%, 'Group of 5' players also saw impressive gains capped by the Mountain West's 553% - link
Oklahoma AD Castiglione not quite ready to fully endorse a FB championship game in the Big 12 without more information, conference meetings started yesterday in Phoenix with the topic a major point of discussion, Castiglione points to the Sooners non-conference scheduling practice of playing some other 'Big 5' opponents as one reason he may not endorse a 13th game, also wonders about a rematch scenario in the title tilt - link
Former Florida MBB HC Donovan says goodbye in Gainesville, both he & AD Foley talk about their strong partnership over the last 19 years, Foley says he planned to meet with his search team to fully start the hiring process, but has been gathering info on potential candidates for the last couple of weeks, Donovan lobbies for AC Pelphrey to get strong consideration, Foley does not foresee the program taking a step back - link
New St. Bonaventure AD Kenney talks about his early tenure, notes his strong basketball background & understanding of the support needed for a program to fully flourish, was a big part of selling himself to HC Schmidt during the interview process, calls Schmidt one of the top three HCs in the Atlantic 10, upgrading the Reilly Center & improving the game day experience are two keys, looking at adding a video board in time for next season, more - link
More administrative transition at Syracuse as CFO Donovan has been moved out of his role with athletics, though SVP for Public Affairs Quinn says Donovan is still a "valued SU employee," joins former AD Gross & Chief Communications Officer Giansante as recent departures, Assoc. AD for Marketing Donabella has also been absent since early March due to a neck injury sustained in a car crash - link
AL.com considers if the hire of new UAB AD Ingram indicates FB is on its way back for the Blazers, notes Ingram's own playing background at Tennessee as a walk-on long-snapper that illustrates his drive to overcome obstacles & his fundraising work at 'Big 5' schools Missouri, Georgia & for his alma mater - link
Not at all complicated, a quick & easy ranking of FB HC salaries in the ACC with Florida State's Fisher topping the list at $5m annually, three others at $3m or above including Georgia Tech's Johnson, three under $2m with NC State's Doeren cleaning-up at $1.8m, & four others, all from private schools, not listed - link
Mashable takes it turn reviewing the situation of live streaming apps Periscope & Meerkat, & how sports rights holders will deal with infringement issues, notes the extreme value placed on broadcast rights in the sports space, co-Founder of Periscope Beykpour clarifies his company's position after Twitter CEO & boss Costolo crowned the service the real winner of Saturday night's Mayweather-Pacquiao fight - link
Cisco introduces Robbins as new CEO, moves up from SVP of Worldwide Operations, points to the growth of the 'Internet of Everything' as a major opportunity for the company, specifically mentions the integration of systems in premier sporting venues such as the Barclays Center, MetLife Stadium & Cowboys Stadium -link
ESPN Prez Skipper joined Denison University (DIII) student radio host Kaufman for an interview, says his network will never compromise standards for ratings & points to suspensions of on-air staff when necessary for out-of-line behavior, hopes to figure out a contract extension for notable personality Simmons, indicates sport & social culture project The Undefeated is on schedule to launch this summer, Kaufman talks about how he got to Skipper - link
USA Today's Wolken writes on the rise of new Notre Dame FB OC Sanford who has the pedigree as a coach's son, but also tutored for four years as a backup QB at Boise State, chose the opportunity with the Fighting Irish over a handful of other prime options with the intent of being around the offensive mind of HC Kelly, at only 33 years of age with a budding resume, looking forward to the challenge in South Bend - link
More facility work at Kansas State as the Wildcats have broken ground on a new Soccer competition field with a new Women's program set to begin play in the Fall of 2016, additional fields are also part of the project that will be utilized by Soccer & FB, initial phase of work will cost $2.1m & will be paid for by department-generated revenue, Soccer games may also be played in Memorial Stadium from time to time - link
Arizona State FB HC Graham talks about his success of turning JUCO recruits into NFL players as Senior Assoc. AD for Student-Athlete Development Boyd, who was a JC transfer himself, gets credit for his work assisting with the transition for such players, Graham, "Kids are very hungry when coming from the junior college ranks. And they feel a sense of urgency." - link
North Dakota's process of squaring-away a new nickname continues as the general public was given the opportunity to submit suggestions through the month of April, open records reveals every single option including some completely off-the-wall entries, Fighting Sioux & Sioux were recommended in large numbers, but summarily rejected given the history of the process - link
VCU MBB student-athlete Cox has been charged with misdemeanor assault & battery stemming from a nightclub incident that occurred on the same day former HC Smart informed his Rams team that he was taking the Texas job, Cox allegedly punched a female in the face as part of the altercation, AD McLaughlin says he is aware of the situation & will let the legal system run its course & take action as more details surface - link
UMass Lowell AD Skinner promotes Niedergall to Senior Assoc. AD & SWA, served as Assoc. AD for Compliance since her arrival in November of last year after four year stint at Old Dominion, also had a six year tenure at Nevada, Skinner points to Niedergall's breadth of experience & contributions thus far for the River Hawks as reasons for the move - link
Another top ESPN executive, this time its Executive VP for Affiliate Sales & Marketing Preschlack, announces his exit after two decades, comes just two weeks after his boss, Executive VP for Sales & Marketing Bratches, did the same, at the center of the moves could be the shifting landscape of the cable industry that includes the unbundling of channels - link
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Matter wonders if FB HC salaries are at a tipping point, starts with new deal for Missouri HC Pinkel, in the last two years Pinkel has seen his guaranteed pay go from $2.8m to $4m, former Tigers AD Alden pointed to market rates, MU English professor Cohen sounds off on the out-of-control nature of college athletics, Journalism professor emeritus Brooks believes winning does help recruit students, more - link
Outdoor hockey continues to roll downhill as Colorado College & Denver announce plans for a match-up at Coors Field next season, branded as the 'Battle on Blake' & will be the first game of its kind at the stadium, preceding an Avalanche-Red Wings showdown by a week, rivalry between CC & DU has been going strong for 65 years as both ADs note their excitement - link
Arizona State's renovations to Sun Devil Stadium will move the Cactus Bowl to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, for the next three seasons, becomes the fourth bowl game to be played in an MLB facility, the new Arizona Bowl is expected to be approved by the NCAA in the next few weeks & will play its match-up in Arizona Stadium in Tuscon - link
After reviewing South Dakota's recruiting challenges, it's South Dakota State's turn under the microscope, over the last five years the Jackrabbits have spent an average of $40k on FB recruiting efforts, a total that is in the bottom three in the Missouri Valley, yet the program is coming off three straight FCS Playoff appearances, AD Sell likes the efficiency of the effort, points to success in Minnesota, Iowa & Nebraska, coaching staff talks about transparency in the process, more - link
The Rutgers Student Assembly passed a bill asking athletics to show more gender & ethnic diversity in the costumes of its Scarlet Knight, parliamentarian Brennan says the current incarnation of light skin & blue eyes doesn't match the make-up of the student body, AD Hermann appreciates the input, wants to engage further on the topic, mascot expert Raymond believes changes would only confuse the issue - link
Akron Prez Scarborough releases statement that emphatically includes, "Let me state clearly: We are not proposing a name change. But we are seriously discussing how to reposition The University of Akron for greater distinction." Notes what the university-wide review is all about & how the media is pushing misinformation, other keys are distinguishing the school within the higher ed market & a need to act now - link
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