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Law360 reports on an opinion released by U.S. District Judge Kaplan, who presided over the first MBB-FBI trial last October, from late last week in which he criticized the defense team for its focus on the fairness of NCAA rules that keep student-athletes from being paid. Kaplan specifically questioned the strategy of the defense trying to call University of San Francisco sports economics professor Rascher to the stand, which Kaplan says would have just "diverted the jury's attention." More from Kaplan: "The rules — whether wise or fair — simply were contextual facts – part of the milieu in which the fraud allegedly was committed. [...] There would have been a substantial risk that the jury would have concluded that the NCAA rules were unreasonable and that it, therefore, should overlook the payments that defendants facilitated to the families of the student-athletes." The Law360 piece indicates Kaplan's view could impact other defendants who try to use Rascher or other NCAA rules witnesses. (link)
Florida State FB's recruiting Twitter account posted an edited graphic of Martin Luther King Jr. doing 'The Chop' on the namesake's holiday. After blow back, the Noles apologized for "missing the mark." More: "In a well-intentioned effort to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. on this special day, a member of our recruiting staff created a graphic using one of Dr. King's quotes - "If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way." The quote resonated with our program's Do Something mantra. However, in our attempt to more closely connect the message to FSU, we foolishly posted a graphic that was not in line with our intent." (link)
CBSSports.com's Dodd rolls out a bevy of competitive data from the recently completed FB season, including offenses scoring an average of 29.56 points per game, the third highest mark ever. Passing yards per attempt (7.397) set an all-time record with touchdowns per game, completion percentage & yards per play all in the top three in history. Also, "Not surprisingly, the Big 12 led the country in scoring for the fourth consecutive year (32.3 points per team). The SEC seemed to join the revolution, however, finishing second (32.2). […] Since 2015, the SEC leads all 10 FBS conferences having improved its scoring average 13.2 percent." More. (link)
Latest SBJ: The NCAA & USOC have reached a deal to allow the use of a U.S. Olympic team logo to promote its olympic sports. Key context: "The USOC will offer the rights to any school that has ever had a current student or alumnus make the U.S. Olympic or Paralympic teams — which amounted to 150 schools at the 2016 Rio Games alone." USOC Director of Collegiate Partnerships & former WCC Assoc. Commish for Governance & Institutional Support/SWA Wilhelmi: "There’s obviously a wide range of sponsors and different ways of contributing to the Olympic movement. We ran some numbers, and Division I schools alone spend $5.6 billion on Olympic sports [annually]. When you think about that contribution and how significant it is, we really need to consider them part of who we are." More. (link); College headliner Smith reviews the new arena deal for Texas as Oak View Group's Leiweke calls it "the most unique partnership I’ve ever been a part of." Naming rights for the new venue could go for mid-seven figures annually. More Leiweke: "If you’re going to bet, you bet on a brand like the Longhorns, you bet on people like Chris (Del Conte) and Greg (Fenves), you bet on content, and you look at our track record. I like that combination. We’ll be just fine." (link)
Yale has standardized its Dean's excuse policy for student-athletes. Now, if a student-athlete returns to the New Haven campus from an away contest after midnight, he or she can "obtain a dean’s excuse for in-class obligations taking place that day." Senior Assoc. AD for Student Services Tompkins notes the situation only comes into play on rare occasions. Student Senator Caro: "For instance, if a student came back late from a game, one Dean might give them a Dean’s Excuse for their 9 am class but another might not. This caused a lot of stress for athletes when going on road trips as they never knew what response they would get, making it difficult for them to plan ahead." (link)
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Hartford AD Gillespie hires Rhode Island Interim Director of NCAA Compliance Scafariello as Senior Assoc. AD for Leadership/SWA. Scafariello has also helped raise money at Roger Williams (DIII), served as Interim AD at Salve Regina (DIII) & held Compliance roles at Northeastern, UCF & Brown. (link); Penn Senior Assoc. AD for Recreation & Wellness Leach has exited the Quakers department with his duties currently being overseen by Senior Assoc. AD/COO Ward on an interim basis. (link)
Buffalo AD Alnutt, MBB HC Oats & FB boss Leipold discuss how the Bulls have achieved consistent success even with multiple changes in leadership chairs over the last couple of years. Alnutt: "Sustainability is a collaborative effort. It's listening and learning and allowing ideas to be injected that help grow our profile. […] In the short time I've been here, it has been about relationships and building trust." Oats: "Each one of the ADs that have been here are building on each other's success and as coaches, we get to go along for the ride." Leipold: "The potential of this university gave us the room to grow and all of the ADs we've had have given us the latitude within our respective programs to establish the culture and build our foundations the way we wanted to." (link)
Iowa FB HC Ferentz is the longest tenured FBS boss & alongside The Athletic's Dochterman he comments on the state of the game & more. Notably: "This whole thing has grown so much. The resources have grown, the revenues have grown. I’m not being critical of the NCAA, but the NCAA is such a large body of work that it’s hard to understand the issues specific to major college football. It’s hard to change legislation specific to major college football. […] I’ll give basketball credit. They’ve done a better job. I don’t know if they lobby better or what their mechanisms are, but they get change a lot faster. I know they argue as much as we argue when they’re all together. But they’ve been able to be more effective in getting change to materialize NCAA-wise. They’ve kept up with their recruiting patterns. Their rules have kept up better. They’re not perfect, certainly, but they’re better and more pertinent than what we do. We’re so far behind. There were teams last year that didn’t have enough visits to bring kids in June because they used them all the year before. Somehow, some way, we need to be under the NCAA umbrella, but we need a more direct governing body." Lots more. (link)
Looks like Central Connecticut State FB HC Rossomando is leaving New Britain to fill an open staff spot at Rutgers. Rossomando has led the Blue Devils for the past five season, which included its first FCS Playoffs appearance back in 2017. (link)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Simmons Field now has a new game surface thanks to the first look at GreenFields USA's IRONTURF product. (link); Villanova makes progress in its push to install a new training bubble for use between November & April as a Common Pleas Court overturned a neighborhood ruling to keep the dome out. (link)
More on the Softball situation at Oregon comes from The Register-Guard's Meek. Former Ducks & current Texas Softball HC White with an eye-opener, "I was getting frustrated with the whole thing. It just seemed like we were being kept down. I’ve had more conversations with (Texas AD) Chris Del Conte in six months than I have with Rob Mullens in six years." Meek goes on to provide context to how department leadership may have viewed White's job flirtations & a program that "lost something like $1.5M in 2018." Meek: "Oregon didn’t seem inclined to give White another raise unless he won a World Series. And, you know, there might have been some merit to that stance. But the Ducks ended up playing hardball with a guy who throws heat, and what we’re seeing now is the result. […] Even with all they’ve lost, the Ducks still have their fans. I know that because I hear from them all the time. As frustrated as they are with the whole situation, I’m guessing those fans will be back in their seats this season, cheering their team as loudly as ever." (link)
There's been a notable increase in tension between AAC MBB HCs & league referees early in the conference season. The Athletic's Davis with his view, "Look, I understand that coaches like to work the refs, but at a certain point, enough is enough. The sideline behavior of coaches is a significant problem in college basketball, which is why the rules committee has made it a point of emphasis the last few years to encourage the officials to enforce their sportsmanship protocols." Davis also questions AAC Commish Aresco's comments from last week when he said the double ejection of UConn HC Hurley & Tulsa peer Haith could have been handled better. Davis: "So the next time Mike Aresco or any other league commissioner feels the need to send a message, I suggest he direct it at the guys in suits, not stripes. The game will be better off for it." (link)
More on donated rides at Iowa and Iowa State as chauffeur service LimoLink donated $48K worth of rides to various UI sports from August 1, 2016 to July 30, 2018, while Windstar Lines contributed $28K worth of bus services to take ISU coaches, student-athletes and spirit squad members on Tailgate Tours during that time frame. It is unclear which teams benefited from the services. (link)
New York Yankees Senior Manager of Digital & Social Strategy/former Auburn & Under Armour staffer Smith reviews the best of social from NFL organizations who played in conference championship games on Sunday. As usually, Smith's rundown includes a number of examples of well-executed content. Headers: "Chiefs capitalize on anticipation," "Saints serve up different vantage points," "Patriots & Rams serve up design inspiration," & the "NFL gets original with illustrations." (link)
Also Noticed: Updated comprehensive MBB rankings. (link); Missouri and Colorado will meet on the gridiron in Boulder in 2025 and Columbia in 2030. (link); North Texas schedules a home-and-home with Baylor, beginning in 2028 in Waco with a return trip to Denton the following year. The Mean Green also get Tulane on the calendar, starting with a road game in 2028 before hosting the Green Wave in 2029. Additionally, UNT announces home games against Texas Southern (2022) and Army (2028). (link); A Minnesota State student won $30K Friday night after successfully shooting a hockey puck from the opposite blue line through a tiny hole with an eighth of an inch of clearance on either side during the Men's Hockey game second period intermission.(link)
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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.

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.

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.

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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