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Graduate transfer debate continues as Notre Dame starting quarterback Golson will leave the Fighting Irish for a new program with the ability to play this fall, Big 12 Commish Bowlsby uses language of "hired gun," does not see the positives, though he wants to listen & learn more, Duke FB HC Cutcliffe clearly against, Stanford FB boss Shaw has no problem with it, Sun Belt Commish Benson, "I don't think it fits into the core values of intercollegiate athletics," comments from a number of additional leaders - link
Outkick the Coverage's Travis with another solid read, this one on the value of the Top 15 sports TV networks, does the math on money being pulled in by outlets based on their number of subscribers times the monthly rate paid by providers, gross hauls range from ESPN's $7.5b annually down to the Pac-12 Networks $57.6m, does note include TBS & TNT, but they both would be in the Top 5, the SEC Network's total is nearly as much as the NBA, MLB & NHL Networks combined, lots more - link
California will officially name Interim AD Williams to the permanent role today, Williams brings a diverse background to the AD chair for the Golden Bears that includes a highly-successful stint in the finance world, retired as Vice Chair of Capital Markets for Barclays Global Investors back in 2009 where he was responsible for $1.1t in assets - link
Florida AD Foley works quickly, hires Louisiana Tech MBB HC White to take over the Gators program, contract will reportedly pay White $2m annually, decision is somewhat similar to when Foley tabbed former HC Donovan after his stint at Marshall, White compiled a 101-40 mark in Ruston over the past four seasons including at least 27 wins in the past three, though they were without an NCAA Tourney appearance - link
UAB's Athletics Assessment Task Force says it has raised almost $6m in pledges for the return of FB, Bowling & Women's Rifle as the group held an open forum in Bartow Arena last night, chairman Smith said multiple times that the Blazers would "bring back football at a world-class level," next step is turning pledges into official gift agreements, language would allow donors to recoup their monies if FB is not reinstated - link
Oklahoma's Board of Regents have approved a $7m training center addition to the Lloyd Noble Center, space will feature 18,000 square-feet for strength & conditioning that will be utilized by a number of programs, funding will be handled by private monies, AD Castiglione, "This facility is an elite sports science center that will enhance our ability to train student-athletes," no ground-breaking date set yet - link
Akron AD Wistrcill says of the situation surrounding full cost of attendance, "It's clear as mud right now," points to different schools using different methodology to arrive at their numbers, MAC Commish Steinbrecher notes the budget addition in his league ranges from $470k to $1m, Akron's is $600k, thinks some schools will be pressured to increase their figure - link
Marshall AD Hamrick disputes news reports that indicate members of the Thundering Herd FB program 'stonewalled' Huntington police in their investigation into a incident that has already led to the dismissal of student-athlete Butler, Huntington Mayor Williams comments on situation saying he trusts the professionalism of the PD & that he's never witnessed anything but a solid relationships between the university & police - link
The New York Times takes a look at loss-of-value insurance for high-profile student-athletes, covers the story of Texas A&M's Ogbuehi who came back to school only to tear his ACL in the Liberty Bowl last year & see his NFL Draft stock slide a bit, Boston College professor Zola notes that collecting on such a policy is very difficult & there's no documented cases on pay-outs, premiums run between $5k-$8k per million of coverage depending on exact type of policy - link
Learfield Sports & Texas A&M have reached an agreement with news outlets in the state to release details of sponsorship contracts for the Aggies as part of a public information act push, comes on the heels of last week's news on deals at Texas with IMG College as the conduit, Learfield Chief Legal Officer Raleigh doesn't comment further on the issue, Austin lawyer Aleshire covers why he believes the contracts are publicly accessible - link
Oregon State & Portland have partnered to bring back the Far West Classic that will feature two additional MBB teams playing a two-day doubleheader in the Moda Center in Portland, Weber State & CalState Fullerton are in for this December, Beavers HC Tinkle & Deputy AD Massari worked with the Portland Trail Blazers to make it happen, Tinkle also working on a new event in Corvallis for November - link
Colorado State AD Parker says the debate around the Rams new FB stadium is an opportunity for engagement with students, alumni & the community as there was some push-back on the project that will break-ground on July 1, notes his involvement with other major facility projects at Texas, Michigan & Oklahoma, says once new digs are complete all involved will realize what it means for the school - link
Texas Tech AD Hocutt with more comments on his hire of new Deputy AD Weiberg, "He was at the very top of the list & somebody that I had targeted from the very beginning & feel very fortunate that it worked out the way it did." Says Kansas State AD Currie didn't want to lose Weiberg, but knew it was a solid career move, fundraising chops a key factor - link
Abnormally competitive climate in the Palmetto State could see both South Carolina & Clemson miss the NCAA Baseball Tournament for the first time in four decades, Tigers RPI is currently 66th with the Gamecocks checking-in at 74th, Clemson still has a series with Florida State left, while USC has sets with LSU & Texas A&M, since 1973 the pair has combined for 64 tourney appearances & 10 appearances in Omaha since 2000 - link
New, lower-seamed baseballs have led to a resurgence of offensive numbers this season as the latest NCAA data shows home runs are up 38% year-over-year thus far, runs per game, slugging percentage & earned run average have also increased, Central Michigan AD Heeke is the chair of the DI Baseball Committee, encouraged by trending - link
Florida A&M Interim AD Robinson covers key topics, points to an APR situation that is improving, but will still include sanctions next school year, notes his disagreement with newly-created post-season FB match-up between the champions of the MEAC & SWAC, understands it was the right conference decision & believes ESPN will embrace the event, believes his department is moving forward - link
ESPNw takes a look at Stony Brook's highly-successful Women's LAX program as the Seawolves earned their first national seed in the upcoming NCAA Tourney, HC Spallina says he told university brass they should hire him back in 2012 with the goal of winning a National Championship, led DII Adelphi to a robust 73-2 mark from 2009-11, AD Heilbron & student-athletes talk about Spallina's influence, Spallina outlines dynamics for success - link
Atlantic 10 Commish McGlade signs contract extension through 2021, has been at the helm of the conference since 2008 & is responsible for strengthening the league's financial model among other accomplishments, George Washington Prez Knapp says the A-10 has "not only weathered a volatile period in intercollegiate athletics, but reached new heights of visibility & impact," McGlade appreciative & excited to continue her work - link
South Carolina junior Track & Field student-athlete Hassler speaking-out against domestic violence with her own experiences as a backdrop, two years ago ended up in the hospital after a troubling incident with an ex-boyfriend, recounts situation of being locked in a storm cellar & then having her face slammed into concrete multiple times, walks through the pain of telling those around her the real reason for her injuries, hopes others can find strength in her story - link
In addition to adjustments to improve upon a 6-7 season in 2014, Miami FB HC Golden is focused on getting himself back into better physical condition as he points to the toll of a relentless 365-day grind as a college FB coach, also challenging his staff to be more healthy, "Great coaches have lots of energy, for our players, for our families, for our children - that's been a big part of it." - link
Oregon FB ACs Pellum & Campbell are widely known as the best-dressed coaches in the nation, Campbell selects his gameday attire from a closet of 52 suits, HC Helfrich says he always looks forward to seeing what the pair are wearing, article recounts their fashion backgrounds, Campbell, "If I've got a purple suit I'm going to have some purple shoes & a purple hat & purple socks. Everything, everything is going to match." - link
Oakland AD Konya tabs Foley as Assoc. AD with oversight of facilities, athletic training & performance, business operations & serve as sport administrator of some Golden Grizzlies programs, heads to Rochester after a nine-year run at the MAAC where he was most recently Assoc. Commish for Championships, also built his resume at Canisius & Alaska Anchorage - link
Horizon League inks deal with Olympia Entertainment to hold its MBB Tourney in Detroit for the next five years, event will start in Joe Louis Arena for the first two before shifting to the Detroit Events Center that is under construction, Commish LeCrone calls it a "unique and exciting opportunity," change from the past as top-seeded teams previously had the advantage of hosting semifinal & final match-ups, league wants to upgrade event - link
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