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Former CBSSports.com headliner & current Aspen Institute Executive Director Solomon counters Pop Warner Executive Director Butler's stance that if youth FB loses access to insurance all other youth sports are also in trouble. Solomon: "This is hyperbolic talk. Other youth sports don't carry the same risks as football." According to Aspen Institute & the Healthy Sport Index, FB has by far the highest injury rate, highest catastrophic rate of injury, highest rate of injuries requiring surgery & highest concussion rate. Comparative cohort: Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field & Wrestling. (link, link)
UConn self-imposes penalties to its MBB program due to improprieties by the former staff led by HC Ollie. A reduction of scholarships for next season from 13 to 12, a one week recruiting communication ban this season & one less official visit in 2018-19 look to be the teeth. The Huskies point to Ollie's "cavalier" attitude to compliance. AD Benedict: "Our athletics department recognizes its responsibility to promote an atmosphere of honesty and integrity as it relates to NCAA compliance and beyond. We take these allegations very seriously and will continue to fully cooperate with the NCAA throughout this process." (link)
From the Omaha World-Herald's McKewon, "Nebraska AD Bill Moos on @OWHBottomLine advocates for a 8-team playoff that features the five Power 5 Conference champions regardless of record, with the first round of games to be played on campuses." (link); Also from Lincoln, apparel sales since the hire of new FB HC Frost are up 30 to 35 percent. Moos on if MBB has all the necessary resources to compete nationally, "Absolutely. We've got resources here that are second to no one. You look at our facilities... men's basketball, it's about as good as it is. You look at a sold-out arena that we sold 15,000 season tickets within three or four weeks, so with a passionate fan base, is super." Moos also says he's adamant about keeping the Black Friday FB game in place due to its exclusive national broadcast window. More. (link)
KUSports.com continues to press Kansas on its inclusion of $1.5M worth of Adidas money on two sets of FY18 financial statements. Two-fold question: 1) Is KU including the cash on the statements even though it may not be received if the new deal with Adidas isn't signed; or, 2) Has the deal been signed & the Jayhawks haven't said anything publicly yet? Per the article, "It is unlikely that KU actually has received additional royalty payments from Adidas. Rather, it seems that KU is booking a promise of additional royalty payments on its financial statements as an 'account receivable.'" More, including lots of open records requests. (link); KU reports an uptick in FB season ticket sales as the 2018 season finished with $3.98M generated for tix. Up from $3.41M in 2017. MBB season sales in '18 were $15.85M. Overall, the Jayhawks did $106.3M in revenues over $104.1M in expenses. More financial data included. (link)
Virginia Tech's FY18 ended $4.8M in the black on $98.485M in revenues (up $11M year over year) against $93.5M in expenses. Ticket sales jumped from $17.3M to $19.4M, contributions from $15.6M to $22.1M, media rights from $22.4M to $25.2M. Most ticket revenue ever for the Hokies. FB overall did $57.6M in revenue. MBB at $14.2M. A bit more. (link)
Winthrop AD Halpin notes the challenge of not having a natural conference rival, one he says was lost when Coastal Carolina exited for the Sun Belt. However, with USC Upstate new to the Big South & just 63 miles separating the two schools, Spartans AD Feig hops his side can build up a challenge to the Eagles. Halpin: "Can Upstate be a rivalry? Absolutely. But in order to have a rivalry there has to be multiple competitions with significant stakes involved. Both programs at the point in which they collide, have to be battling it out at the top. […] A true rivalry can’t be manufactured. It almost takes circumstances beyond your control. And you can fuel it but you have to be competing for championships for one to develop." (link)
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Richmond AD Hardt announces a new org flow for the Spiders, featuring three leadership groups: Senior Staff, Operations & Management Group, and the Sport Management Group. Senior Staff makeup: Deputy AD/COO Walsh, Deputy AD for Policy & Sport Programs/SWA Sugg, Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine & Student-Athlete Welfare Jones, Assoc. AD for Academic Support & Student Services Matthews, Asst. Director of Development Coleman, Assoc. AD for Compliance Colton, Assoc. AD for Business Operations Laing & Assoc. AD for Leadership Development Wicklund. Walsh, Sugg, Jones & Matthews notables with new titles. Sports administrators responsibilities listed at the bottom of the release. (link)
Coastal Carolina FB HC Moglia steps away from his HC duties, hands the reigns to OC & former Charleston Southern HC Chadwell. Here's where it gets interesting. Moglia, per a letter to the Chants fanbase, "I will stay on for the duration of my contract (June 2021) as Chairman of Athletics and will still have executive authority for football. Coach Chadwell will report to me and I will report to (President) Dr. DeCenzo. I will do all I can to provide support to the program. Matt [Hogue] will continue as the Director of Athletics and has responsibility for everything else within the athletics department and administrative responsibilities for football." Well then. (link)
Buffalo MBB HC Oats the latest to publicly note a wrinkle of the new NET ratings system, "I told the referees, 'With the new NET, our efficiency is a big deal.' We can’t just throw the last two minutes away. We’ve done that in the past, where we’re up and it should have been a 30-point win, and it ends up going from 22 to 24 to 16 rather than up to 30. That’s a big deal. Your efficiency should be one thing and it ends up another. People don’t realize it in the last two (minutes)." (link); The Athletic's Hamilton profiled Oats earlier in the week as the UB HC is likely to be a very hot name when the carousel begins in a couple of months. Bulls AD Alnutt: "But [losing Oats] won’t be for me not being proactive, or for me not being attentive to the program needs. I look at it day by day, us working together to continue to grow this program. And if that [offer] comes, I want to be in position that it’s not an easy decision for him." (link)
Stadium's Goodman continues his 'Conference Chain of Command' series with the MAAC as league coaches voted on the best HC chairs using nine variables. Final standings: Siena, Iona, Monmouth, Quinnipiac, Fairfield, Rider, Manhattan, Canisius, Marist, Niagara, St. Peter's. Biggest single data point outliers are Iona at 9th in 'buy games,' but 2nd overall, as well as Quinnipiac at 11th in 'history/tradition,' but 4th overall. (link)
More Leadership Notes: Former Ohio State FB HC & new Asst. AD for Athletics Initiatives & Relations Meyer will make $100K. Looks like Meyer will work closely with Executive Assoc. AD for Development Cloran, Assoc. AD for Sport Administration Fagan & Assoc. AD for Human Resources Mullins. (link); Kansas State AD Taylor promotes Director of Sports Medicine Thomason to Assoc. AD for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness & Performance. Also, Assoc. Athletic Trainer Hoffman gets the bump to Head Football Trainer. (link); Per Stadium's McMurphy: "Wisconsin renews Paul Chryst’s 5-year contract thru Jan. 31, 2024." (link); Washington Baseball HC Meggs gets a two-year extension that could keep him in Seattle through the 2025 season. (link); Sports Illustrated's Mannix takes a look at how Nevada MBB HC Musselman has enhanced his profile in the college game, asks if a NBA franchise will give him another shot. More. (link)
Stadium CEO Coyle does an AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Reddit. What changes does Coyle believe we'll see in the TV ecosystem come 2021? "First, I believe we'll have a much higher quality signal on TV as the new standard ATSC 3.0 rolls out. By then, our plan is to have become the most widely distributed / easily available sports network that there is. Well beyond the basic cable reach. With that, we anticipate continuing to add more rights, talent, and original programming. It's our job to be the standard bearer for a nation of sports fans who want and deserve a free daily network, and we're committed to making it a premier experience." Also of note, "Our pitch to live rights holders is that, in order to grow and reach the maximum potential audience, they need to have a package of rights (not the whole thing) widely distributed and reaching fans who aren't their hardest core base. In other words, we'll partner with them for some of their content and basically provide marketing / awareness by putting their content in front of fans everywhere (and it's great content for us). If they go solely behind a paywall, we think they risk stopping growth and relevance." More. (link); Notable virtual reality (VR) firm NextVR has laid off 40% of its team. Per a source, "It's a bad omen for VR." (link)
Eastern Washington AD Hickey & Prez Cullinan op ed for The Spokesman-Review, "Yes, we want to win another national championship. We will work hard to return to Frisco. But EWU doesn’t support an athletic program with the primary goal of winning championships. Eastern’s fundamental mission is academic: We’re here to educate, to help prepare the next generation of successful citizens and community leaders. We’re an engine for the professional workforce of this region and state. […] The success of EWU’s football program turns a spotlight on our academic excellence: Thousands of people visited our academic websites before, during, and after the game in Frisco. Athletics help create pride and traditions on campus. And, by bringing national attention to our university, athletic success actually adds value to our academic degrees. Our success shines a bright light on our region and our state." (link)
UAB again ripped off over $5M in total fundraising contributions during the calendar year of 2018. Of note, "In addition, UAB Athletics engaged 650 new Blazer Boosters members who gave in 2018 who had not given in the prior year. Thanks to these new members as well as returning generous supporters, Blazer Boosters finished 2018 with over 1,850 donors for the second straight year." (link)
Louisville will reduce MBB season ticket prices in the upper bowl of the by up to 42% next season in an attempt to stimulate sales. Cards AD Tyra: "With attendance across collegiate and professional sports, there is a decline...We are trying to be responsive to the fans and to the climate. We recognize the issues." UofL will also lower the required donation per seat fee for many upper level options. Lower level ticket prices & donation requirements to stay the same. (link)
Here's a comprehensive list of the 135 FB student-athletes who are headed to the NFL early. (link); Last year there were 123 early entrants, 36 of whom went in the first two rounds, but 40 weren't drafted at all. The Athletic's Olson: "Since 2014, the College Advisory Committee (CAC) has been advising players who aren’t projected to go in the first or second rounds to stay in school. In a study by The Athletic of every underclassman who went pro since 2013, 35 percent became first- or second-rounders. The rest are taking a significant risk by leaving college early, especially considering more than 30 percent have gone undrafted." (link)
Facilities: Florida Atlantic AD White thinks the new Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence will be ready by November or December. More White: "We’re always looking to the future. It’s not just five years; it’s ten years, it’s twenty years. ... For us, we’re thrilled with what the Schmidt will be and we’re very excited about that right now. We’re always having conversations, trying to garner donor interest and looking at what a future project might be." (link); New video on progress for UNLV's coming FB stadium to be shared with the Las Vegas Raiders. (link); Boise State is installing new blue turf before the 2019 FB season gets going. Cost: $600K to $1M. (link); Dartmouth has begun work on its new indoor practice facility. Target completion by March of 2020. (link)
Also Noticed: Updated comprehensive MBB rankings. (link); For the first time since 1968, the iconic Song Girls aren't on the sidelines for USC MBB games. (link); NFL star Brown donated six heated benches to his alma mater, Central Michigan. Overall, the benches are worth a touch over $100K. (link); Georgia's Corporate and Foundation Relations team partnered last year with RaceTrac and UGA Athletics to develop a two-week "micro-internship" for FB student-athletes at RaceTrac's home office in Atlanta. 16 upperclassmen who were majoring in areas related to four of RaceTrac's departments (Reporting & Insights, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources and Operations) were narrowed down to four who received the internship. Six student-athletes from Clemson also participated. (link); James Madison FB adds games against Morehead State in 2021 & Norfolk State in 2022. (link); Here's a comprehensive list of all FB spring game dates. (link); Stand-out Princeton MBB student-athlete Cannady arrested after trying to punch a police officer. Suspended upon further review. (link); NPR's Johnson, "Just in: Law firm Skadden has agreed to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and pay the US Treasury $4.6 million, money it received for its work in Ukraine. The firm came under investigation for its work in concert w Paul Manafort and Rick Gates." Skadden has done work for the NCAA & multiple pro sports leagues over the years. (link)
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(NEW!) Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance (East Carolina University / Greenville, NC): Responsible for the organization and administration of East Carolina University's NCAA and AAC compliance programs. Bachelor's degree required. PI107029668. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director, Student-Athlete Development (Texas Athletics / Austin, TX): Provide administrative and budgetary oversight of the student-athlete development program for student-athletes at the University of Texas at Austin. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Development - Athletics (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): The Director of Development for Athletics will work closely with the MSU Alumni Foundation and Athletics Department to secure major gifts to support MSU Athletics. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Director of Development-Major Gifts (Ole Miss Athletics Foundation / Oxford, MS): The Assoc. Director of Development is a member of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation staff, and charged with the identification, solicitation and raising of philanthropic gifts for Ole Miss Athletics. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletic Communications (Baylor University / Waco, TX): Responsible for outgoing messaging to shape, enhance and protect the Baylor Athletics brand, by monitoring public perception and through verbal and digital communication with media and constituents. More details HERE.

HokieVision - Associate Director, ACC Network (Virginia Tech Athletics / Blacksburg, VA): The Associate Director, ACC Network reports to the Senior Director, ACC Network. They will serve as the Lead Producer and assist in the execution of ACC Network/ESPN initiatives for Virginia Tech. More details HERE.

Development Coordinator for Intercollegiate Athletics - Events & Operations (Miami University / Oxford, OH): Assist with the events and day-to-day operations of the ICA Development Office with the goal to generate/increase revenues, enhance the game day experience, and improve events and hospitality efforts. More details HERE.

Donor Retention Coordinator (NM State Athletics / Las Cruces, NM): Support the execution of emerging Aggie Athletic Club annual giving campaigns and annual giving stewardship. More details HERE.

Assistant Director for Customer Service and Retention (Baylor University / Waco, TX): This position supports the Department of Athletics and the Bear Foundation through efficiency in event planning and management, gift processing, financial reconciliation and donor relations. More details HERE.

Facilities Operations Maintenance Manager - University of Southern California (Aramark / Los Angeles, CA): We are looking for a Facilities Operations Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for planning, administering and directing all unit activities related to Facility maintenance for the campus. More details HERE.

Associate A.D., Business Operations (University of California, Santa Barbara / Santa Barbara, CA): Associate A.D. Business Operation reports to the Director of Athletics for all business and finance matters. Responsible for coordination and administrative aspects of the Athletics Business Office. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing and Promotions (University of Central Arkansas / Conway, AR): The position of Director of Marketing and Promotions is responsible for the creation and implementation of Central Arkansas Athletics' marketing, promotional and advertising plans. More details HERE.

Director of Development (University of Central Arkansas / Conway, AR): The position of Director of Development is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding current and prospective annual fund donors to achieve departmental fundraising goals. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Eligibility and Monitoring (University of Washington Athletics / Seattle, WA): Searching for an outstanding Compliance team member who will oversee eligibility, monitoring, amateurism eligibility, and education. For complete details, visit www.washington.edu/jobs, job #163658. More details HERE.

Ticket Manager (University of Central Arkansas / Conway, AR): The Ticket Manager position is responsible for planning, organizing and managing all aspects of Central Arkansas Athletics' ticketing operation to achieve department ticketing goals and objectives. More details HERE.

Marketing Communications Specialist (Pennsylvania State University / University Park, PA): Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics seeks Marketing Communications Specialist. Requires Bachelor's degree +2 years of related experience. Application instructions: http://apptrkr.com/1368725 EOE/AA. More details HERE.

Marketing Communications Specialist (Creative Assistant) (Pennsylvania State University / University Park, PA): Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics seeks dynamic creative professional for football program. Requires Bachelor's degree plus 2 years related experience, Apply: http://apptrkr.com/1352464 EOE/AA. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Advancement (University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) / Chicago, IL): This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategic plans for annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship to build and feed the major gift pipeline for Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Director Athletics Annual Giving (Oregon State University / Corvallis, OR): This position will devote work time to fundraising activities focused on OSU’s rated discovery prospects with Athletics interest, interest, and responsibilities to advance Athletics engagement. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Communications Director (Info Rep II) (Texas A&M Athletics / College Station, TX): Texas A&M Athletics Communications is seeking a social media- and messaging-savvy Assistant Director (classified as Information Representative II), whose primary responsibility will be volleyball. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Engagement (University of Arkansas / Fayetteville, AR): The Sr Associate AD for External Engagement will oversee each external unit within the department of Athletics, and serve as a member of the Athletic department Senior Staff and Leadership team. More details HERE.

Coordinator - Athletics Social Media (Middle Tennessee State University / Murfreesboro, TN): Assist the Associate Athletic Director Athletic Communications with all aspects of the Middle Tennessee State University’s Athletic Communications program which supports 17 NCAA Division I sports. More details HERE.

Ticket Office Assistant (San Diego State University / San Diego, CA): Customer service & ticket sales in person/via telephone. Assist the outbound ticket sales team & with seat relocation, additional seat requests, event creation & phone messaging. Game night supervisor. More details HERE.

Assistant Director for Marketing and Promotions (University of North Texas / Denton, TX): Athletics dept. at the University of North Texas seeking an Asst Director- Marketing & Promotions. Resp: creation & coordination of marketing plans & promo, primary focus in Olympic sports. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (North Carolina State University / Raleigh, NC): Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all policies and procedures relative to a comprehensive NCAA Division I compliance program. More details HERE.

Director of Operations - Softball (University of Georgia Athletic Association / Athens, GA): Responsible for an array of team duties, events, and travel arrangements for the softball program. Ensures compliance with NCAA, SEC and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to softball. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Marketing (College of the Holy Cross / Worcester, MA): Responsible for the creation and execution of marketing strategies, promotional plans and advertising campaigns. AA/EOE. More details HERE.

Assistant Ticket Manager (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): Responsible for assisting the Assistant AD for Ticket Operations with planning, organizing and controlling the operations of the Ticket Office; also assist in the management of ticket office staff. More details HERE.

Falcon Club Coordinator (Bowling Green State University / Bowling Green, OH): Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for Falcon Club prospects. More details HERE.

HEAD COACH - VOLLEYBALL (University of New Hampshire / Durham, NH): UNH Athletics is seeking a Women’s Volleyball Head Coach to manage a highly competitive Division I Volleyball program. Visit http://apptrkr.com/1363099 for more details. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner, External Communications Strategy (Mountain West Conference / Colorado Springs, CO): Member of senior leadership team with focus on developing and implementing strategies to generate greater awareness and visibility for the Mountain West and its member institutions. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for External Operations (Oakland University / Rochester, MI): Provide leadership, direction and supervision for Athletic Communications, Creative and Emerging Media, Ticket Sales and Operations, Video Services, Marketing, Fan Experience, Licensing and Branding. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Development (Oakland University / Rochester, MI): Provide leadership and direction for the Athletics' Development Office. Identifying/cultivating major gift prospects.Cultivate/solicit for annual fund, endowment, capital and sport specific initiatives. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Experience (Oakland University / Rochester, MI): Support and foster student-athlete excellence, health, safety and well-being and oversee academic services, life skills, sports med., strength and conditioning, nutrition and sports psychology. More details HERE.

Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): Augustana University invites applications for the opportunity of Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management (Oakland University / Rochester, MI): Provide leadership, direction, managerial support and budget oversight to Facilities Operations, Events Management, and the Equipment Room. More details HERE.

Coordinator, Ticket Operations (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): The Coordinator of Ticket Operations will oversee ticketing for Soccer, Gymnastics, and Track and Field. The candidate will play a critical role in day to day operations for the ticket office. More details HERE.

Mountain West Network PA/Host (Mountain West Conference / Colorado Springs, CO): Serve as host, producer and editor for in studio segments. Travel to various Conference championships and serve as reporter/photographer. Produce digital content for distribution on multiple platforms. More details HERE.

HokieVision - Associate Director, ACC Network (Virginia Tech Athletics / Blacksburg, VA): The Associate Director, ACC Network reports to the Senior Director, ACC Network Operations. They will serve as the Lead Producer and also assist in the day-to-day execution of ACC Network/ESPN. More details HERE.

Coordinator - Athletics Compliance (Middle Tennessee State University / Murfreesboro, TN): Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance to develop, monitor and oversee all aspects of NCAA compliance for 17 NCAA Division I athletic programs. More details HERE.
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