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Iowa AD Barta receives an outpouring of support from his Big Ten brethren & others on news he'll take an indefinite leave of absence to fight prostate cancer. The Hawkeyes will be led in the interim by Deputy AD Burke. Former Hawks senior leader & current Kansas State AD Taylor: "He knows it’s going to be a challenge and I think that’s why he kind of waited for this time to be right. With the off week, I think that’s kind of why he timed it (this way) and the doctors obviously felt OK letting him choose the date. He’s got a great staff there. Barbara’s going to do a great job in the interim and there’s a lot of other senior administrators and staff that like Gary so much, they’re going to step up and nothing will slow down. When he gets back, everything will be fine." Purdue boss Bobinksi calls Barta "one of the true gentlemen and professionals in our entire business," encourages men around the industry to get checked out. (link)
Old Dominion AD Selig indicates he met with Korn Ferry executives to discuss the opening at Virginia, where he previously spent 11 years on staff, but soon afterwards removed his name from consideration with the Cavs. "While I absolutely love and respect Charlottesville and U.Va. and everybody there, it just wasn’t right for me. I think that’s really more of a reflection of what’s going on here with our athletic program, how happy my family and I are here, how close we are to family and friends, than anything to do with U.Va." Selig further notes that Norfolk is his home, how his family has a tendency to stay put & "how many times in a lifetime does an athletic director get to be part of group building a football stadium?" (link)
More MBB Saga: ACs Richardson (Arizona), Bland (USC) & Person (Auburn) were in a Manhattan courtroom yesterday. Richardson's attorney maintains his client's innocence, "Criminal trials are not about press conferences or allegations made in sworn complaints. They are about evidence. Book Richardson is not guilty and will remain not guilty." Travel restrictions, passport forfeiture & a return to court on November 9th were handed down to all three. Yahoo's Wetzel provides more commentary. (link); Yahoo's Eisenberg adds to the narrative as Colorado HC Boyle says each of his seven years in Boulder he's had to ascertain which prospective student-athletes want more than a full ride. Another 'Power 5' HC: "It’s lawless. The parents view it as, 'Time to get mine.'" Boyle believes one key solution is ADs not rehiring those who get in trouble, does not expect a major overhaul of the system. (link); Texas A&M HC Kennedy: "There's a lot of slime in our game. […] I don't have all the answers obviously, but some things need to change. Coach K from Duke made some great comments about [how] basketball has changed in the seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The NCAA hasn't changed and adapted to some of those changes." (link)
Louisville: The attorney for on-leave MBB HC Pitino indicates the former Cards boss has already been questioned by the FBI & fully cooperated. Also, "'Coach 2' had conversations with a guy from Adidas. That's it. And he had conversations with somebody from Adidas before Bowen signs with the university. OK, so what's wrong with that? They don't even allege there was anything improper in the conversations." (link); Kentucky Governor Bevin comments on AD Jurich, "...he has done an extraordinary job. ... I'm not convinced (his career at U of L) is done. I think there are many, many people in this community who recognize the value of what he has done. And I'm confident this board will consider all that as part of their decision making process. What they do, I'll defer to them." (link); Prez Postel has received added security oversight after hostile phone calls were made to his home & office in connection to decisions on Pitino & Jurich. (link)
The Pac-12 Hotline's Wilner wonders how the Pac-12 Networks will handle this Thursday's Pac-12 MBB media day with Arizona & USC in the spotlight for alleged involvement by program ACs in the latest negative developments. Points to the lack of coverage of the Penn State saga by the Big Ten Network as an example. However, the Networks provided a statement, "With respect to our Pac-12 Networks ‘voice’ philosophy, it is to always tell the truth and to always express the passion and exuberance for Pac-12 athletics and student-athletes shared by our fans." Overall, Wilner expects the issues to be discussed, but not dissected in detail, gets additional thoughts from leading media minds. (link)
OregonLive.com's Canzano publishes text messages sent to him by former Oregon State FB HC Andersen that provide a window into how the Beavers' boss felt about his program as the season progressed. Pretty eye-opening read as Andersen expected to make a bowl game, continually noting the pressure he was placing on his staff given on-field performance, his willingness to "grind" & build a winner the fans deserved. In one text, Andersen specifically pointed to his buyout parameters, "I have them by the (expletive) for every penny, no buyout for the next four not counting this year... but that's not my style!! If it does not improve I will do some crazy (expletive) with my salary so I can pay the right coaches the right money!!" An OSU staffer to Canzano: "Most unique man in college football." More. (link)
In a mini-documentary released by UNINTERRUPTED, former Baylor FB student-athlete Gordon discussed about how a member of the Bears coaching staff helped him pass drug tests. Gordon: "I've been enabled by coaches, teachers, professors, everybody pretty much gave me a second chance just because of my ability. Not too long after I got arrested for possession of marijuana at Baylor, one of my coaches came by saying 'you are going to get drug tested by the compliance office. This is how it's going to work, this is what they are going to do. If they do call you in, here goes these bottles of detox.'" When asked about Gordon's claims during his press conference this week, Baylor FB HC Rhule said the school's current drug testing system doesn't allow him to interfere with the process: "We look at ourselves as we're supposed to help these kids make sure that they have the most successful life they can, so we believe in accountability, and I believe in consequences. I believe in tough conversations. I believe in second chances. I believe in grace, but I also believe in justice. We're trying to do that, but I think that they've done a really nice job here of making sure that there's protocol, so that I can't circumvent anything, which I wouldn't do anyways." (link)
Cash Considerations: Alabama's Crimson Tide Foundation receives a $2M commitment from international businessman & long-time supporter Rafiee. Bama AD Byrne points generally to facility upgrades. (link); Dartmouth has generated $27.5M in endowed funds over the last three years as AD Sheehy notes, "We have a budget that includes college subvention money, annual giving and endowment funds that cover our budget in general, and these funds free up the budget money that then can be used for something else." (link); Abilene Christian announces a new push for FB, launches with a $100K matching gift commitment for each of the next three years. (link)
Harris Consulting Group namesake for the Harvard Business Review: "My Competitiveness Was Hurting My Sales Team. Here's How I Realized It." Suggests some fixes: 1. Do a 360 - focus on the only thing you can control: you; 2. Seek three outcomes - "what I want, what the other person wants, and ways to achieve both for the betterment of the company;" 3. Address conflicts directly but tactfully - ask a colleague "what can I do better?;" 4. Make them (feel like) your mentors - turn to them for counsel; 5. Learn from your private life - from the kid at recess who couldn't handle losing, to the high school reunion classmate who has to have the most successful life, accept that they are secretly insecure and don't let it bother you. (link)
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As you may know by now, the U.S. Men's Soccer National Team will miss the World Cup next year in Russia as it lost 2-1 at Trinidad & Tobago while Panama & Honduras rallied to win from halftime deficits. Only one in twenty-seven outcome scenarios last night would have left the U.S. on the outside looking in & it's the exact scenario that played out. Yahoo's Wetzel calls youth soccer in our country a "disorganized mess," points to travel clubs at the youth level as boxing out some kids & decries consistency in coaching. (link); Another sports documentary deal for Netflix, this time it's Serie A power Juventus. (link)
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Saint Louis has launched a Title IX investigation following four MBB student-athletes being accused of sexual assaulting three women last month. Lawyers representing the student-athletes reportedly don't expect criminal charges to be filed, as one attorney described the ongoing investigation as "noncriminal" in nature. Prez Pestello: "First, I want to say how deeply troubled I am by these allegations, which involve behavior that runs counter to our mission and values. SLU seeks to foster a safe and supportive atmosphere where students, faculty, clinicians, and staff can flourish in an inclusive environment that is free from harassment and harm." (link)
Van Wagner adds to its portfolio in a deal with the Big South. VWSE also has league pacts with the West Coast, WAC, CAA, America East & CIAA (DII). Big South Commish Kallander says his internal team has had "great success," but, "Van Wagner is the right partner at the right time for the Big South [...] the more we considered working with Van Wagner, the more we realized that their resources, support, expertise, and most importantly their people, would elevate our corporate partner program to greater heights." (link)
Hofstra AD Hathaway makes some moves on his senior staff. Former Senior Assoc. AD for Facilities Artinian up to Deputy AD, longtime department leader Lewis promoted to Senior Assoc. AD/SWA, Asst. AD for Administration August gets the bump to Assoc. AD for Finance & Administration & Asst. AD for Marketing & Promotions Arnone is now Assoc. AD for Fan Engagement. Hathaway: "Quality people are the most important asset of any organization. That's why I'm very excited to announce new positions and responsibilities for this group of outstanding leaders in the athletic department." (link)
Facilities: Revenues up & expenses down is a solid combination for Nebraska Omaha overall & especially for the financial state of Baxter Arena. Mavs AD Alberts also nods to the upcoming deal with Adidas that will cover more apparel & gear costs. Debt for Baxter down from $3.36M to $2.79M. (link); Siena has quietly added a new practice hoops facility, a new weight room for all student-athletes, plus a new sports medicine space. Part of $13.5M in overall enhancements. AD D'Argenio points to the importance of top-flight facilities to attract the best possible student-athletes. (link); Temple's proposed on-campus FB stadium gets some push back from students & area residents as the university continues to discuss the possible venue. (link); Check out Virginia Tech's new chair back seats in the $1M makeover of Cassell Coliseum, as well as a new hoops floor design featuring iconic buildings on the Blacksburg campus. (link)
Penn inks with Sparta Science to more closely monitor student-athlete health & wellness with an added incentive of improving performance. Quakers Chief of Sports Medicine & Head Team Physician Sennett: "Sparta allows us to quantify athletic parameters in a reliable and reproducible way, giving us data points to follow student-athletes’ performance in a way that’s not previously been possible. It’s one of the cornerstones of our sports performance program, allowing us to tailor training to a specific sport and athlete and also identify injury potential parameters, monitor lifestyle elements and train to mitigate any risks." (link)
ESPN Particulars: Lee Fitting gets a promotion up to VP/College Sports, will report up to VP/Event & Studio Production Druley. Fitting will have production oversight of college networks (SEC, Longhorn & ACC), as well as ESPNU. Per SBJ's Ourand, Fitting's move does not impact VP/College Networks Programming Durant who still has the reigns on programming & business operations of the portfolio. (link); The Worldwide Leader will build out a studio at Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan to be ready by next Spring. (link); You may not have noticed, but former SportsCenter anchor Czarniak exited Bristol back in August as her deal expired. (link)
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Former Nebraska AD & FB HC Osborne voices his view on the current state of affairs in Lincoln, "I can understand where there’s some concern out there. The problem is we had 42, 43 years where we never had a losing season. […] It probably isn’t always going to be that smooth. I just hope that they’ll hang in there and see it through. I think the sellout streak is still really important in recruiting. We hope the fans remain faithful and don’t bail out. We will have to see what happens. [...] The last five years we went 60-3. That’s probably not going to happen again very often. It can’t happen, even if you’re at Alabama and Clemson. You’re not likely going to go 60-3. Sometimes expectations can get unrealistic." (link)
ESPN's Dinich & Starrett study the 12 FB programs to make the College FB Playoff thus far in its lifespan, come away with eight common themes: 1) All 12 CFP semifinalists played a regular-season schedule ranked among the top 55 in the FBS (average 27th); 2) Eleven of the 12 participants played a regular-season nonconference game against a Power 5 opponent and won; 3) All 12 participants entered bowl season with at least two wins over AP-ranked opponents; 4) Nine of the past 12 semifinalists returned their primary starting quarterback from the previous season; 5) Eleven of 12 participants had a head coach who had previously won a conference title; 6) Eleven of 12 participants were ranked in the top four of ESPN's Strength of Record metric entering bowl season, including all eight teams over the past two years; 7) Ten of the 12 semifinalists entered bowl season ranked among the top 10 nationally in average scoring margin; and, 8) Eleven of 12 participants had a player finish in the top 10 of the Heisman Trophy voting, including two teams with winners. (link)
James Madison AD Bourne says he was surprised ESPN wanted to bring College GameDay back to Harrisonburg for the second time since 2015. However, it doesn't hurt that newly promoted VP/College Sports Fitting is a Dukes alum. FB HC Houston: "Having ‘College GameDay’ here on our campus is just a special event for our institution. It’s going to bring some national recognition for the school." Houston also notes the key of minimizing distractions for his squad this week. (link)
HC Notes: NC State AD Yow and FB HC Doeren are working on a contract extension as the Wolfpack are off to its best start in 15 years. Doeren's current deal has two years remaining at $2.2M per. Yow: "We want Dave here a long time and appreciate the progress that has been made." (link); Sports Illustrated's Staples plays the hypothetical game for Texas A&M FB HC Sumlin: "If the Aggies perform at the level they reached Saturday night [against Alabama], they can beat every opponent left on the schedule except possibly Auburn [would finish 9-3 or 10-2]. If that plays out, it puts Texas A&M in a strange situation. Instead of hiring a new coach, the Aggies will have to decide whether they want to extend the guy they were ready to run out of town." (link); Wright State AD Grant hires Wittenberg (DIII) Softball HC Matthews to the same position. (link)
Alongside the new Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG), agency brass also announce the launch of Endeavor Global Marketing, a "cultural marketing division" that will work with the likes of AB InBev, GE, Microsoft, Visa, Marriott & others. Division EVP Horne: "We’re advancing our work across brand strategy, experiential marketing, public relations, sponsorship, and original content to help brands access culture in meaningful ways that drive business." (link)
Also Noticed: Our thoughts are with the Colorado State team as the daughter of Senior Assoc. AD for Facilities & Event Management Max tragically passed away in a house fire at her parents house in Fort Collins over the weekend. The athletic department has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with associated costs. (link); The third finalist for the Iowa State prez job is UCF Provost/EVP Whittaker, who will be on campus today. (link); Saturday Down South's Hayes features former SEC Commish Slive on his podcast with much of the discussion on Slive's push to solve the puzzle of prostate cancer. (link); The NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics Championships will move to a four-team regional/super-regional bracket model for the 2018-19 academic year, whereby competition will be conducted over three days at four sites around the country. Switch should reduce the length of each meet by more than 90 minutes. (link); Learfield Licensing Partners and New Era launch the Hispanic Heritage Collection with partner schools Cal, New Mexico, Houston, UTEP, UTSA and Cal State Long Beach. "The line, with contributions by noted Hispanic artists and embroidered with each artists identity, celebrates the deep artistic traditions of Hispanic culture and the diverse student bodies of its partner schools." (link); Apple will pay a reported $5M per episode for 10 of Steven Spielberg's "Amazing Stories" as its TV build-out continues (without live sports). (link); The New York Knicks are the latest NBA organization to sign a jersey sponsor, for the Knicks it's website creator Squarespace. (link); Here's a copy of NFL Commish Goodell's letter in which he advocates for players to stand for the National Anthem. (link)
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Visiting the 2017 Women Leaders in College Sports National Convention, contributing 1.Q host @TaiMBrown sat down with DI Administrator of the Year, Tamica Smith-Jones, current Director of Athletics at UC Riverside. Jones speaks on creating an environment for success through setting expectations and telling the story of UCR athletics. Jones also notes how she plans to maintain success in near- and long-term. Listen by clicking the link. (link) (length - 13:58)
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(NEW!) Athletics Director (University of Texas at El Paso / El Paso, TX): UTEP seeks an experienced and knowledgeable Athletics Director to direct a comprehensive NCAA Division I men's and women's intercollegiate athletics program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Senior Associate Athletic Director (College of the Holy Cross / Worcester, MA): The Senior Associate Athletics Director will serve as the lead for all revenue generation and external communications and marketing for the Holy Cross Athletic Department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Marketing (Northern Arizona University / Flagstaff, AZ): The Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Marketing will be responsible for the creation and management of marketing and promotional efforts in support of ticket revenue and attendance generation. More details HERE.

Sport Administration, Fixed Term Faculty (Teaching Assistant Professor), Full-Time (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Exercise and Sport Science / Chapel Hill, NC): Teach in at least two of the following areas: sport administration, facility and event management, sport economics/finance, field experience in sport administration. Serve as industry liaison. More details HERE.

Director of Digital Media (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Develop comprehensive digital strategy that supports the values, mission and brand of Purdue Athletics that engages a variety of audiences, including fans, donors, recruits and community members. More details HERE.

Director of Compliance for Athletics (Southern Methodist University / Dallas, TX): The Director of Compliance directly manages the NCAA, conference, and institutional athletics compliance program for designated teams, departments, and other constituents of the University. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director / Communications (Western Illinois University / Macomb, IL): Serves as the liaison between department and news media; directs, supervises and controls dissemination of sports publicity and other athletic department printing. Coordinates social media efforts. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (Southern Methodist / Dallas, TX): The Assistant Director of Ticket Operations leads all accounting efforts within the ticket office and its operations. Bachelor's degree and one year work experience in a ticket office required. More details HERE.

Vice President & Director of Athletics (University of Texas at San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Vice President/Director administers the overall athletic program, and provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for a highly competitive, comprehensive Division I athletics program. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Business (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi / Corpus Christi, TX): This position is responsible for overseeing all business and financial activity of the TAMU-CC Athletic Department. Manage financial matters in the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics (Denver University / Denver, CO): The VC will be responsible for the overall operations of the University of Denver’s intercollegiate athletics program and its seventeen varsity sports, as well as the continued development and expansion of the recreation and wellness program and execution of NCAA D1 events. More details HERE.

Philanthropy Officer - Major Gifts (University of Kentucky Athletics / Lexington, KY): University of Kentucky Athletics is seeking an experienced development professional with a proven record of developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies with a focus on major gifts. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Development (University of Chattanooga Foundation / Chattanooga, TN): Responsible for all UTC intercollegiate athletics fundraising. Provide leadership for athletics major fundraising, including identifying, cultivating, solicitation and stewardship of prospects/donors. More details HERE.

Chief Financial Officer (University of New Mexico / Albuquerque, NM): University of New Mexico is looking for a CFO to manages and coordinate the financial/fiscal operations of the Athletics department More details HERE.

Associate Director, Major Gifts (University of Pennsylvania / Philadelphia, PA): The Associate Director, Major Gifts is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting alumni and other prospects with an emphasis on gifts of $25,000 or more. More details HERE.

Administrative Program Specialist (Oregon State University / Corvallis, OR): Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director (AD) for Facilities & Event Management, this position will assist the Associate AD with the coordination of assigned home athletic contests. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director – Assistant Director of Development (University of South Dakota Foundation / Vermillion, SD): The USD Foundation is looking for an individual to join our team as a college athletic fundraiser to solicit gifts, keeping the Howling Pack top priority and prospect for major gift solicitation. More details HERE.

Director of Team Marketing (University of Louisville Athletic Association / Louisville, KY): The Director of Team Marketing main objective is advance the brand and overall sport development through unique/strategic marketing strategies; overseeing all 23 sports marketing plans and executions. More details HERE.

Arena Physical Facility Supervisor (Northern Illinois University / DeKalb, IL): Oversee all operational phases of events, pre-event, event, and post event, including all staff supervision and training. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director (University of Wyoming / Laramie, WY): Position will serve on Senior Management Team. Oversight of matters related to diversity/inclusion, gender equity, student-athlete well-being, Title IX; oversight of designated sports programs/depts. More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Operations (Central Michigan University / Mount Pleasant, MI): Primary responsibilities are to manage all facets of ticketing operations for the Athletics Department and to serve as the day to day liaison with combined university box office (Ticket Central). More details HERE.

Director of Marketing (Columbia University / New York, NY): The Director of Marketing manages marketing and promotional efforts in support of ticket revenue and fan attendance generation. Quicklink: jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=164592 More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Facilities and Aquatics (Columbia University / New York, NY): This position will maintain all aspects of the Uris Swim Center including recruiting,hiring, training,supervising lifeguard staff and enforcing aquatics safety policies and procedures. More details HERE.

Social Media Strategist (Athletx Sports Group / Louisville, KY): We’re looking for someone who can assist with the strategic direction on all Athletx Sports Group social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat). The successful candidate should have platform expertise and be knowledgeable on appropriate content execution (i.e. text, graphic, video, gif). Applicants with sports-related experience will be given prime consideration. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications (Mountain West / Colorado Springs, CO): Provide strategic communications direction and support for Mountain West men’s and women’s basketball, with an emphasis on leveraging digital/social media and other emerging media platforms. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Marketing (University of Louisville Athletic Association / Louisville, KY): The Assistant Director of Marketing position's main objective is to market and promote U of L with the goal of increasing ticket sales while enhancing fan experience and the overall game presentation. More details HERE.

Assistant AD/Marketing & Fan Engagement (University of Pennsylvania / Philadelphia, PA): Develop & execute a comprehensive marketing plan for Penn Athletics, with a focus on ticketed sports & the Penn Relays, to increase ticket sales, drive attendance & create an exciting fan experience. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Championships and Alliances (NCAA / Indianapolis, IN): Day-to-day management of assigned championships. Implement the policies and procedures that govern the designated championships and appropriate divisional oversight committee. More details HERE.
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