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Tragic news out of Troy as FB student-athlete McCullers was pronounced dead at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 231 that occurred yesterday afternoon, outgoing Trojans AD Hartwell, "We are reminded every day how precious life is," McCullers was a member of the Troy 3.0 Club & spent last year as a member of the scout team, HC Brown calls McCullers "a true Trojan" - link
The Pac-12 is moving toward a model of covering student-athlete medical expenses for four years after they leave an institution or until they turn 26 for injuries incurred during their eligibility, Washington AD Woodward notes a desire to aid, but not quite sure how the process will work yet, exit medical evaluations may be a key piece used to determine next steps, Arizona Athletic Trainer Cohen walks through a number of murky areas of the effort, "We want to do the right thing. It's complicated." - link
Alabama AD Battle answers a number of questions at the mid-point of his four year contract, impressed with the energy level of new MBB HC Johnson, administrative staff is studying ways to upgrade the fan experience in Coleman Coliseum, compares Baseball's return to campus with a revamped stadium to how Women's Tennis excelled under HC Mainz once she got a new facility, agrees with FB HC Saban that all members of 'Big 5' leagues should operate with the same rules, more - link
Notable Texas donor McCombs comments on the situation around Longhorns AD Patterson, "There is a lot of angst in the Longhorn nation, and I think there is going to be more. I would just say, a lot of his decisions are a surprise...we all answer to somebody." Goes on to say he has a high level of confidence in new university Prez Fenves & closes with, "Winning cures everything." - link
Northwestern AD Phillips touches on his hire of new Baseball HC Allen, "I can't tell you how impressed I was during the interview process," believes Illinois AD Thomas is a terrific leader amidst controversy in Champaign, "I have great confidence in him," excited to face the Illini in FB at Soldier Field starting this November, also notes the Wildcats will likely move a FB game or two in the future to the 'friendly confines' of Wrigley Field - link
Former Syracuse FB student-athlete Rodgers, who was a member of the school's AD search committee, says new AD Coyle's ability to connect with the common fan was a key reason he was selected to lead the Orange, "Anywhere you are, you want someone that's going to fit in. You want them to be able to connect with the people that they are dealing with." Group interviewed six to ten candidates in late May & forwarded two to three to Chancellor Syverud - link
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Baylor opens a FB locker room for its former student-athletes who are now in the NFL in an effort to host them in nicer digs when they return to Waco to train, FB HC Briles calls it "a unique opportunity to show our appreciation," space made possible by a $500k gift from the Dauphin family, AD McCaw, "It's become very common for our players to come back during the offseason... In many cases they've brought NFL teammates with them as well" - link
Kentucky's Board of Trustees approved increases for MBB season tickets that will see fans pay 13 to 21 percent more next season, move will produce $2.5m as the Wildcats overall budget will be $124m or $15m more than last year, Deputy AD Peevy says UK does not want to have the top ticket prices, $5.8m in debt service part of the 2015-16 budget that includes a $3.7m payment on a new Academic Science building & upgrades to Commonwealth Stadium - link
UC Riverside Chancellor Wilcox is bullish on Highlanders athletics & expects to name a new AD next week, though he's careful not to reveal any names even as back alley networker CollegeAD has already posted that UTSA Senior Assoc. AD/SWA Smith-Jones will be the choice, wants to see GSR metrics improve, believes athletics is funded at a level that compares well with peers & should equal more competitive success, more - link
Louisiana Tech AD McClelland covers a range of topics, likes the athletic & academic momentum of his department, will continue to focus on growing the Bulldogs budget & upgrading the student-athlete experience, says growing the department's support base is his biggest accomplishment after two years on the job, set to commit to full cost of attendance with more details on the way, new south end zone facility at Joe Aillet Stadium due for completion on August 15th, more - link
Georgia recently inked a FB series with UCLA for the mid-2020s as AD McGarity notes the advanced planning process of FB scheduling these days, "We wanted to be able to compete in some non SEC games that really from a national perspective were very attractive. We're not done yet." Penn State could be in the mix for another home & home arrangement, "We are targeting certain teams and venues that bring excitement not only for our fans and students, but college football fans in general." - link
Delaware County Daily Times columnist Toohey writes on the exit of Villanova AD Nicastro, calls him a sports writer's dream as he was smart, funny, unpretentious & accessible, in addition to a solid stretch of competitive results, oversaw a number of facility upgrades including the $187m Davis Center for Athletics and Fitness, also credited with the hire of MBB HC Wright, Nicastro notes it may be more enjoyable to watch games as a fan & not worry about the management side of the equation - link
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A touch late on this, but San Diego State AD Sterk has promoted Moosbrugger to Deputy AD/COO, Moosbrugger has been with the Aztecs for 14 years over two stints including the last eight as Assoc. AD for Development, will now also direct academics, facility development & business, as well as an expanded role with MBB & FB, slides into the role that opened with the departure of John David Wicker to Georgia Tech - link
With low interest rates making access to capital cheap & a key factor in major facility projects, you may want to know what some of the top minds on Wall Street think about how the Fed will handle rates for the rest of the year, general feedback from a number of those ingrained in the system believe some hikes are coming, though a minority push for continued optimal monetary flexibility - link
It seems that every week a new school adds beer sales at FB games, but UCF isn't ready to take that step yet at Bright House Networks Stadium despite FB HC O'Leary's opinion, outgoing AD Stansbury says he's not in favor of opening the practice to the whole stadium, does not think it's necessary, UConn AD Manuel notes the dicey position as most college campuses are trying to reduce the number of alcohol-related incidents across the board, more - link
NCAA releases logo for the 2016 WBB Final Four in Indianapolis as Banker's Life Fieldhouse will play host to three National Championships in a 48-hour span, the mark itself includes a shape modeled after championship banners, brick pattern representative of the walls of gyms & fieldhouses around the state of Indiana that has such a strong hoops tradition, use of orange, red & purple speak to the excitement & youthful energy of the event - link
Alabama & Florida State are apparently really close to inking a deal that would see the pair open the 2017 FB season against each other in the new Atlanta Falcons stadium, both are expected to receive $4m to $5m for the match-up, the Seminoles are already opening the '16 campaign at a neutral site, Orlando's Citrus Bowl, against Mississippi that will generate $3.5m - link
South Carolina WBB HC Staley, who received a two year contract extension & will be the first Gamecocks Women's HC to make $1m or more, with a good #longread on her approach to leadership via The Players' Tribune, "I live by two mottos: A disciplined person can do anything. Dare to do what you don't want to get what you do want." Says she never wanted to be a coach, but she did want to be challenged, loves being a part of a shared vision, one main goal is to decrease the time it takes to connect with players, lots more - link, link
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