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Hundreds of new concussion lawsuits are reportedly to be filed in a class action representing claims by former student-athletes across all NCAA divisions against the association. Law360's Zagger indicates Raizner Slania LLP will lead the charge & the Southern District of Indiana will be where most of the cases are filed. Per Zagger, "The idea is to have individual complaints filed against the NCAA with a plaintiff to represent a class of former players at a single school." One suit, from former Cameron (DII) student-athlete Mack IV, "Unfortunately, while the NCAA knew about the harmful and devastating effects of these sub-concussive and concussive injuries, it recklessly ignored these facts and failed to implement reasonable concussion management protocols to protect its athletes." More. (link)
American Gaming Association SVP for Public Affairs Slane responds to NCAA Prez Emmert's comments from the Convention on the spread of legalized sports gambling, which he believes will have a "dramatic" impact on the industry & "threaten the integrity of college sports." Slane: "Mr. Emmert is failing to address, or choosing to ignore the decades-old, massive illegal market for sport betting in this country - which includes betting on college athletics - that continues to thrive. Surely the NCAA can't support the status quo. [...] Only by legalizing and regulating this popular American activity can we offer protection to consumers and competitors, ensure that responsible sports wagering is property regulated, and that those laws are enforced." (link)
Vermont AD Schulman & Fairfield boss Schlickmann visit with AthleticDirectorU to discuss departmental buy-in to core values, the collaborative effort of implementing guiding principles at a new institution, their methods of reflection at the end of each academic year & more. Schulman: "The challenge all of us deal with in this industry is the balance of living our core values with wanting to win." Schlickmann: "I have to remind myself that it's a marathon and not a sprint, so you have to be measured in terms of how to prioritize what is coming at you. […] When starting something new, collaborative buy-in on the front end goes a long way because it creates a sense of ownership." (link)
NACDA's Mid-Winter event in Marco Island featured - as far as we can tell - CBS Sports headliner Dodd moderating a number of conversations, including one with Paciolan CRO Demots, Cushman & Wakefield's Lawrence, Iowa State AD Pollard & DePaul's Lenti Ponsetto. North Dakota AD Chaves lauded a session with National Football Foundation Prez/CEO Hatchell. Vegas looks to be on the mind of leaders around the nation. More. (link)
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The bill brought by a Washington state representative to compensate student-athletes for their name, image & likeness gets push back from university leaders around the state. Washington State Director of State Relations Mulick: "If states are laboratories of democracies, then I hope you understand that we’d rather not be the lab rat. […] We’re concerned that under this bill simply there won’t be any athletes to provide these benefits to and that’s not just hyperbole." Washington's Dacca, who holds the same title, "As institutions, we would be in limbo during whatever time period that would be and very likely be ineligible during that time. That’s what we’re concerned about is that ineligibility and what that would mean for the programs that we have. Certainly if not ineligible, you can imagine what effect that would have on our ability to recruit." The bill could be voted on next week. (link)
More out of Pullman as Washington State Baseball gets the go ahead on its new $10M clubhouse that should open by the Fall of 2020. WSU already has $4M in the bank, another $2.5M set to arrive from donors by September & the remaining $3.5M to be financed by a bond with pledges to be collected over the next five years. Cougars AD Chun: "Upgrading Bailey-Brayton Field was a necessity and provides Marty Lees and his staff the opportunity to attract top talent to Washington State, develop current talent, and return the program to a place of prominence." (link, link)
Texas FB sold out three home games this past season and averaged 97,713 fans for six kicks at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. That's 5.3% better than the 2017 season, when an average of 92,778 Longhorn fans were in attendance. Only Northwestern (22.4%), Cal (17.3%), Pittsburgh (14.9%), Syracuse (9.2%), Louisville (8.9%), Purdue (6.8%) and Arizona (6.6%) had bigger increases year-over-year. UT is one of 22 'Power 5' programs that saw an increase in average attendance. Interestingly, half of the state's 12 FBS programs saw an uptick (UTSA, North Texas, Rice, Texas Tech and TAMU). (link); Deep look here on the success of WBB at South Carolina and how improved attendance averages from 1,800 to 13,239, and, comparatively, how Arizona is trying to leverage the same kind of boosts. The Wildcats are averaging 2,191 this season. (link)
In an interesting change of course, Maryland Prez Loh's planned retirement this summer is now "unlikely." Loh announced his decision in October to step down, but there is no search committee formed for his replacement and WTOP reports Loh has made it known to the Board of Regents he is not ready to retire yet, after all. (link)
Utah AD Harlan camps with KUTV's James for the first of a two-part interview. Harlan notes the "immense support" from the community for the Utes programs and says "supporting Kyle" is the key to a successful football program. Harlan offers the same theory for the success of the basketball programs and says he will work closely with MBB HC Krystkowiak on scheduling. On transfer issues for MBB: "I think it's unfair to label the Ute program any different than anything in college basketball right now... all I know is I like the kids we've got right now. The one's that leave, you wish them the best, and maybe that's best for them." A bit more on the state of facilities, calls the Huntsman Basketball Facility the best in the country and says fundraising is halfway there for the $3M renovation for gymnastics' Dumke Center. Inaugural lacrosse season begins Friday. Tonight's discussion will focus on Commish Scott and the state of the Pac-12, look for it in tomorrow morning's edition of D1.ticker. (link)
Security at Duke's K-Ville has a new look this year after last year's challenges ahead of the North Carolina game. For the Virginia tip this season, with ESPN's College GameDay in town, only students with wristbands for the match-up were allowed into K-ville, which was gated off, and bags were searched. Sophomore Bogle: "The experience was a million times safer and more pleasant. Frankly, students who go to K-Ville before games but are not planning to attend the game don't have a reason to limit their alcohol consumption the way those who will be standing up for four+ hours do." Staff-1 Services Group helps enforce alcohol policies and the school has provided additional ramped up security measures, though Senior Assoc. AD for Facilities, Game Ops and Championships Weiseman notes: "It is not good practice to publicize security plans." (link)
Fox Sports CEO Shanks pretty straightforward on his company's approach post-Disney sale, "FOX has always been aggressive in sports." Shanks goes on to note the importance of NFL programming, a successful Thursday Night Football integration, continuing to learn more about how consumers are engaging with sports gambling content on a state-by-state basis & plans for this summer's Women's World Cup. (link)
Also Noticed: The latest comparative MBB rankings, remember these are updated every afternoon-ish. (link); The Texas A&M Student Senate will put reviving the rivalry FB game against Texas to a student-wide vote next month. (link); Thankfully all members of the Stanford Track & Field team are safe after their charter bus caught fire in Seattle on Friday. The team made it to Washington for the scheduled track invitational with the Huskies, who had extra clothes ready for their Palo Alto rivals in case any of them needed new gear. (link); Three Arizona Republican lawmakers recently proposed a bill to give Native American tribes the "exclusive right to offer sports betting in the state, allowing federally recognized tribes with a tribal-state gaming compact to operate the betting facilities." More: "Tribes would be authorized to operate sports betting at kiosks or similar machines in premises that have a bar license, a beer and wine bar license or a private club license." Entire article seems to be in front of the Law360 paywall. (link); Mobile app TikTok announces a partnership with the NFLPA to add 3D augmented reality stickers of NFL players to TikTok's global platform. SportsManias creates the stickers. (link)
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(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) 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, 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.

(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.

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.
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