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$43.7M is the average of what 13 of the 14 SEC member institutions received from the league in FY18. Ole Miss was the only outlier as the Rebels got $7.1M less due to NCAA issues. Commish Sankey "was credited with nearly $2 million in total compensation for the 2017 calendar year, including $1.9 million in base compensation. The represents a $100,000 over the amounts reported for him for 2016," per USA Today's Berkowitz. Overall growth: $326M in 2014, $527M in 2015, $639M in 2016, $650M in 2017 & $659.9M in 2018. (link)
Kansas: Two years of ineligibility for MBB student-athlete De Sousa for his connection to MBB-FBI developments. Via the NCAA, "According to the facts provided for purposes of the reinstatement request, De Sousa’s guardian received payment of $2,500 from an agent and booster of the school. He agreed to accept additional payment of $20,000 from the same individual and an Adidas employee for securing De Sousa’s enrollment at Kansas." (link); Jayhawks AD Long: "We are shocked and incensed by today's decision, and we will immediately appeal as this was clearly an unfair & punitive ruling for a young man who had no knowledge of any NCAA violation." (link); KU MBB HC Self: "In my 30-plus years of coaching college basketball, I have never witnessed such a mean-spirited and vindictive punishment against a young man who did nothing wrong. To take away his opportunity to play college basketball is shameful and a failure of the NCAA. Silvio is a tremendous young man who absolutely deserves to be on the court with his teammates in a Jayhawk uniform. This process took way too long to address these issues. We will support Silvio as he considers his options." (link); De Sousa's guardian: "This is bullcrap. It’s like (NCAA officials said), 'Oh we came to that conclusion. What proof do we have? It’s something we heard from court.' You heard that from someone who is going to be in jail for some time. ... That’s why they are punishing a kid? That is pitiful. That’s terrible." (link); CBSSports' Norlander questions why student-athletes continue to get punished for MBB-FBI storylines, but HCs - other than former Louisville HC Pitino - have yet to face significant consequences, "...it also feels like the NCAA is incapable of changing it, even if it wants to. The coaches and programs can wait. We'll just have to see when and if their time comes. The players are the ones forced to take the worst first." (link)
"It’d be a fairly significant impact. It would be about 7 or 8 percent of our budget. It’s not this coming fiscal year; it’d be that same 2019-20 year. But that’s definitely something we’ll have to plan ahead for." That's Missouri Deputy AD/CFO Hickman on the potential FY20 impact from the NCAA penalties handed down to the Tigers. (link); Mizzou FB HC Odom says a number of schools have reached out to a "heavy percentage" of his seniors given the news & possible automatic-eligibility transfers. (link)
New Vanderbilt AD Turner to Commodores fans on his first official day on the job, "Under the leadership of Chancellor Zeppos and David Williams, Vanderbilt Athletics has become an elite athletics program bolstered by a deep commitment to the comprehensive development of student-athletes to excel on the field of play, academically and in life. […] In short order, we will be creating our Athletics Strategic Plan, which -- grounded in what the Chancellor calls the 'Vanderbilt Way' to ensure that our outstanding student-athletes are given every opportunity to excel and succeed in both their academic and athletic pursuits -- will guide the future of our program and serve as an integral part of a new campus-wide capital campaign. I have already initiated a listening tour to gather as much information as I can from our student-athletes, our coaches, our staff, and our wonderful fans." (link)
Sports Illustrated's Niesen writes on how the wave of FB concussion lawsuits could impact the industry, "It’ll be months or even years, and some plaintiffs will settle while others will disappear, bringing 200-plus cases down to 20 and eventually down to just a few. It’s incredibly difficult to prove that the NCAA and individual schools were aware of the risk of concussions and knowingly exposed players to the hazards inherent in football." However, Niesen notes the pure number of cases increases the odds one will win a favorable outcome. Thesis: "The only way college football loses its foothold is if schools can’t afford to put on the pageant that lures the players and hooks the fans—and the most likely reason those funds might dry up is if insurers hike premiums dramatically. One successful lawsuit might start a chain reaction that could make football too expensive to sustain." (link)
Missed this morsel of the N.C. State AD search in yesterday's News & Observer piece from headliner Giglio: Parker Executive Search was paid $120K for its assistance. (link)
ESPN is once again going deep on its Softball coverage during the '19 season with 1,200 available via all its outlets, 125 that will be televised. 20 total conferences are part of the mix. Boise State at Boston College (obviously from someplace warm) will get things going on February 8th. (link); Liverpool FC CEO & former Sega COO Moore: "Ninety minutes is a long time for a millennial male to sit down on a couch. When I look at viewing and attendance figures of millennial males, I’m concerned as a CEO of a football club that relies on the next generation of fans coming through. If we don’t build technological prowess as a club we will lose them. There’s so much pressure on time now and only 24 hours in a day… there are only so many hours to play Fortnite." (link)
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Indiana AD Glass calls his MBB program a "serious rebuild" during a Board of Trustees meeting. Further, Glass pointed to concussions being cut in half for FB student-athletes since the Hoosiers spent $175K on custom-fitted helmets. Upgrades to the IU Golf Course & the Terry Tallen FB Complex will be done this year. FY19 budget is $104.766M. Trustee Shoulders pressed Glass on success of MBB & FB, ended his thoughts with "We all understand that patience is going to have its limits at some point." (link, link)
Montana State AD Costello reworks some titles around his office. Senior Assoc. AD for Compliance & Student Services/SWA Bechtold now Senior Assoc. AD for Administration, Assoc. AD for  Business Operations Goossens to Senior Assoc. AD for Business Operations/CFO, Senior Assoc. AD for Development Fox now Senior Assoc. AD for External Relations & Asst. AD for Academic Services Rizzuto up to the Assoc. AD line. (link)
Stadium's Goodman with his latest 'Conference Chain of Command' with the Missouri Valley. Final rankings on the most/least attractive MBB HC jobs in the league based on votes from coaches: Illinois State, Bradley, Northern Iowa, Loyola (Chicago), Missouri State, Southern Illinois, Valpo, Indiana State, Drake, Evansville. Biggest outlier data points vs. final rank: Illinois State #6 in history/tradition, but 1st overall. The Purple Aces #5 in facilities, but 10th overall. (link)
Dallas News' Caplan takes a look at what she calls the "dirty underbelly" of FB recruiting as SMU HC Dykes notes, "It's a real inexact science and the problem with everybody is nobody knows who to trust." Conditional offers, non-binding agreements & non-committal situations are part of the landscape, per Caplan, as the role of social media also impacts how engagements are promoted. Colleyville Heritage (HS) HC Willis: "The offer is verbal, and the commitment is verbal. You have two of these shaky, shaky variables that are working one on the side of the college, and one on the side of the kid." More. (link)
HC Notes: Cal AD Knowlton doesn't seem likely to make a change with MBB HC Jones: "We all need to get better. I need to get better as an AD and a resourcer, I want our coaches to get better in matchups and preparation, and I want our kids to be focused and to play for 40 minutes. We know the future is bright, but we're going to have to grind this year." (link); Lafayette AD Freeman on the hunt for a new volleyball coach as longtime HC Campbell will not return. (link); Nebraska AD Moos removes the interim tag from Brink's title, she will now be the permanent Women's Gymnastics HC three months after taking over for former HC Kendig. (link); Former VMI AC Haught-Thompson returns to Lexington as the new HC of the Keydeys Women's Soccer team. (link); Holy Cross MBB HC Carmody will miss select road games for the remainder of the season to allow him to be with his wife, Barbara, as she undergoes cancer treatment. (link)
Auburn AD Greene profiled by The Shadow League. An interesting nugget from his time at Ole Miss I don't think I've seen/heard/read Greene go into much before, "That was my first time being in someone’s office asking for money. And personally, it was my first time living in the deep south. I had certain notions on what that was like, but Oxford far exceeded my expectations. The people were great. I was calling on people that attended Ole Miss in the ‘60s, which was when James Meredith integrated the school. It was a unique time for someone like me, who wasn’t a Southerner, calling on people who supported segregation when they were teenagers. Now they’re in their 60’s, and I’m a person of color asking them to support their alma mater. There was an evolution that had occurred. I’m so grateful to have gone through that experience." (link)
NJ.com's Politi does not think cutting sports is the right way forward for Rutgers, even after absorbing the College Sports Solutions review & recommendations that came out this past week. Politi: "The volleyball team, an ugly 1-99 in the conference, is the perfect example. I watched one of its matches this fall expecting to see a downtrodden team overwhelmed with all the losing. Instead, I found a group of prideful student athletes trying to do their best for their university in the face of difficult odds. [...] That will take years of fundraising and, yes, some difficult decisions about where to use resources. But the short-term gain of cutting teams is not worth the long-term pain to the university community." (link)
Twelve Women's Soccer student-athletes at Houston have been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, all developing the dangerous medical condition after a workout last week. Strength and Condition Coach Bowens is no longer with the team. Little details available, but here is the statement from UH Exec. Dir. of Media Relations Rosen, "Parents should be concerned, should always be concerned as to whether their son or daughter are getting an education, as to whether their son or daughter is safe when they come onto this campus and our obligation is to make sure that they are. ... University of Houston does everything it can to provide a safe and a healthy working environment. The university’s No. 1 priority is the health, safety and well being of all of our students including our student-athletes." (link)
Utah AD Harlan hopes to break ground after the 2020 FB season on the expansion to Rice-Eccles Stadium, with a completion goal ahead of the 2021 season, thus no season interruption. (link); St. Lawrence has been given the green light to begin its renovation of historic Appleton Arena, opened in 1951, after raising close to $17M for the project that is being completely funded by donors. The first phase of construction will begin following the conclusion of the 2018-19 hockey season and the second phase will start as additional fundraising is completed. Design firm HOK Architectural and construction company Northland Associates have been brought in to help with the project. (link) 
Georgetown launches a $10M Georgetown Baseball Campaign for Excellence designed around three pillars: scholarships ($6M), facilities ($3M) and coaching excellence ($1.5M). Hoyas AD Reed says $3M in cash gifts have already been received toward the scholarship and field priorities. Reed: "It is thanks in large part to these commitments that we are able to launch this ambitious and important campaign. We hope these partnerships will inspire the larger baseball community to support the initiatives that will transform the experience of our talented student-athletes and coaches." (link)
Also Noticed: The Mountain West will become the first FBS conference to host its own league within the College "League of Legends" season when 10 teams open up the inaugural MW Esports Series today. (link); Caffeine, a new social broadcasting platform that’s backed by 21st Century Fox and Disney, is one of those attempting to take on Amazon's Twitch. Raised $146M since April 2016. (link); The new centerhung at Dickies Arena will be the second-largest continuous display featuring 360-degree playback as one canvas in the country. Trail Drive Management Corp and ANC partner on the deal. (link); Learfield IMG College Minority Academy is now accepting applications for its sixth annual event, which will be in Dallas June 24-28. (link); Former Colorado FB AC Tumpkin pleaded guilty yesterday to third-degree assault of his former girlfriend. Additional charges of second-degree assault were dismissed as part of the pleas agreement. (link); ESPNU lost signal in its coverage of the Penn at Cornell MBB game with 12:15 left in the second half and never regained it. Weird. (link)
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(NEW!) Director of Creative Content for Athletics (University of North Texas / Denton, TX): The University of North Texas seeking Director of Creative Content for Athletics. Resp: Creating print & digit promo, internal/external website & social media ads, publications within Athletics area. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Major Gifts Officer (Duke University / Durham, NC): Duke University is seeking two (2) qualified candidates for the Major Gifts Officer position for Athletics Development. More details HERE.

Director of Sports Technology (Naval Academy Athletic Association / Annapolis, MD): Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology and information systems within NAAA. More details HERE.

Director of Stadium and Game Operations (College Football Playoff / Irving, TX): The Director of Stadium and Game Operations manages all operational aspects of the activities that take place at the College Football National Championship stadium venue. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Development, Prospect Analytics and Financial Operations - 19001067 (University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA): The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Director of Development, Prospect Analytics and Financial Operations within the University’s Athletics Development Team. More details HERE.

Assistant Annual Fund Coordinator for Ticketing & Internal Operations (Colorado State University / Fort Collins, CO): The Assistant Annual Fund Coordinator for Ticketing & Internal Operations is responsible for assisting the Annual Fund Director with the overall operation of the Department’s annual giving program. More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Systems (12th Man Foundation / College Station, TX): We are seeking a ticketing professional with technical skills to provide an efficient sales process, fiscal practice, and customer service. This position is responsible for various system functions. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Development/Major Gifts Officer (Lamar University / Beaumont, TX): Lamar University is seeking an experience fundraiser responsible for securing private support for the athletic program through cultivation, solicitation & stewardship, with an emphasis on major gifts. More details HERE.

Executive Producer, Creative Video (Stanford Athletics / Stanford, CA): Stanford Athletics is searching for a dynamic and creative video producer who will consistently deliver content that elevates the Stanford brand and tells stories of its elite student-athletes. More details HERE.

ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR - COMPLIANCE (UAB / Birmingham, AL): The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an Associate Athletics Director for Compliance. The position is responsible for all aspects of NCAA athletics compliance for UAB Athletics. More details HERE.

Executive Director – Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change (ISSSSC) (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): The Executive Director must work effectively with departments, faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders to articulate, support and implement the Institute’s strategic vision and goals. More Details HERE.

Athletics Annual Giving Officer (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): The Officer develops a plan to identify and prioritize new prospects, make discovery calls and build a prospect pool based on new prospects and past donors at the leadership giving level. More Details HERE.

Director of Ticket Sales (UNC Greensboro Athletics / Greensboro, NC): Responsible for oversight of ticket sales and operations, development of comprehensive strategic plan for outbound sales and analysis of data to formulate plans and revenue projections. More details HERE.

Football Visual Media Specialist (Baylor University / Waco, TX): The Football Visual Media Specialist is responsible for coordinating outgoing messaging to shape, enhance and protect the Baylor Athletics brand and image, by monitoring public perception and through various communication channels. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner, Strategic Digital Media (Atlantic Coast Conference / Greensboro, NC): The Associate Commissioner position will develop, implement, and manage the strategic vision for ACC digital and social media programming, content creation, and distribution. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/HR Strategic Partner (Pennsylvania State University / University Park, PA): Penn State University Intercollegiate Athletics and Human Resources are seeking a Human Resources Strategic Partner to be part of the ICA leadership team. Apply at http://apptrkr.com/1374308. More details HERE.

Associate Director, Development (UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics / Los Angeles, CA): UCLA is seeking an experienced fundraiser to solicit major gifts for Athletics annual fund, capital projects and endowments as part of $300M Centennial Campaign for UCLA Athletics. Search Req #29490. More details HERE.

Director, Athletic Training (Stanford Athletics / Stanford, CA): We are currently seeking a Director, Athletic Training. Responsibilities include the coordination of all medical services provided to our student-athletes. More details HERE.

Athletics Technology Coordinator (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking an Athletics Technology Coordinator. More details HERE.

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 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.

(UPDATE!) Facilities Operations Maintenance Manager – University of Southern California and The Galen Center (Aramark / Los Angeles, CA): We are looking for a Facilities Operations Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for managing Maintenance Operations at the University of Southern California & the Galen Center. 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.
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