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USA Today's Wolken takes a look at the Ole Miss MBB student-athletes who took a knee on Saturday, reflects back on the day Rebels HC Davis was hired when he said, "We’re going to be a team that respects the flag and national anthem." Wolken's thesis: "It would be instructive, then, for Davis to be able to explain what has changed for him between last March and Saturday, when he stuck up for his players who kneeled. In fact, it would be a major opportunity — both for the Ole Miss community, where the kneeling was controversial in some quarters, and perhaps for the country. After a 2 1/2-year national argument fueled by misplaced patriotism and phony outrage, wouldn’t it be something if a kneeling skeptic like Davis came out publicly and said that after seeing the true face of racism and how it impacted his community, his previous stance was wrong? That suddenly, he now understood what Kaepernick was doing and why it mattered? [...] Ultimately, Ole Miss administrators did the right thing in backing the players. But what is that really worth if the school’s leaders aren’t willing to engage on the real reasons why?" More. (link)
"Basically, we are in the early stages of talking about how we can better integrate the Boosters and our athletic department. My idea is to see how we can bring those two organizations closer together, both from the standpoint of the overall mission of athletics, the prioritization of facilities, the synergy of staff, to make it a more effective organization." That's Florida State Prez Thrasher on a longtime dicey dynamic for athletics leaders in Tallahassee. Thrasher notes how he, FSU AD Coburn & Seminole Boosters CEO & Prez Miller all only have a "shelf life of a few more years," wants to make sure alignment between the two entities is sound for future success. More: "We need to make sure we are doing everything we can do to assure we are on the right track on all that and we are doing all we can with our resources." (link)
SBJ's Ourand has flipped his opinion on how the ACC's linear network will fair, "If you had asked me this one year ago, I would have said it's doomed for failure. […] It’s not going to be the start that SEC Network was, where everybody had to have it when it launched. But it's going to be pretty successful when it launches. You can already see the road map for that." Ourand points to the Altice deal in New York & the national carriage pact with Verizon as signs the outlet is getting solid traction, plus, "The first time that they have like a Clemson football game on there that people can't see, then you'll start to see that ramp up, too." (link)
Sports Illustrated's Dellenger starts his look at the changes to JUCO FB with a note on the father-son duo who have operated JUCOInsider.com since 2015 & have catalogued 5,700 junior college FB student-athletes, 700 of which eventually matriculated to the 'Power 5' ranks. However, Arizona's junior colleges dropping FB is the latest sign the junior college niche of the higher ed industry is under severe pressure. New Garden City (KS) & former Arizona Western HC Minnick also points to the new NCAA Transfer Portal as giving DI student-athletes more optionality, where in the past many would have played juco ball for a year before going back to a DI campus. Long, but good read on the market conditions. (link); More words on the potential renewal of a Texas-Texas A&M FB series comes from USA Today's Schroeder. UT AD Del Conte: "I think it’s important. College football, at its core, we’re running an enterprise that’s based on people’s passion, right? … Athletics is about rivalry games. Can you imagine South Carolina not playing Clemson? Georgia Tech not playing Georgia?" (link)
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Athlete Viewpoint Co-Founder & former Bradley AD Cross sits down for AthleticDirectorU with former Penn State Deputy AD/current St. Thomas (MN) (DIII) AD Esten & former Princeton Deputy AD/current UChicago (DIII) AD McDermott on why they both chose to go the DIII route. McDermott: "It wasn't so much about Division I or Division III for me, it was more about the institution and the philosophical fit. […[ As you move through your career, don't short the value of the experiences gained during the journey. Give yourself enough time to really feel comfortable in your skin." Esten: "When searching for an AD job, we wanted to get as close to the institutional mission as possible. […] When you're honest with yourself about what's important to you, you might realize that the answers change over time...especially when you consider what is perceived to be important versus what is really important." More. (link)
As part of his "rumblings" series, John Wall Street reports ACC MBB Tournament organizers have started to liquidate ticket inventory in bulk based on the belief stand-out Duke student-athlete Williamson will not play in the event. (link)
$3.287M is the amount it will cost Nebraska should it make a MBB coaching staff change at the end of the season, $2.52M of which would go to HC Miles in monthly installments of $105K over the next two years. Miles currently makes $2.5M, while his ACs, all of whom are under contract through April 2020, each earn approximately $256K. Sidenote, at the end of February, Nebraska will no longer have any severance payouts on its books, as former FB HC Pelini gets the last of his monthly installments on his $6.4M buyout this month. In FY18 the department listed nearly $13M in severance-related expenses. (link)
More Personnel: Norfolk State names Ohio State SVP for Student Life Adams-Gaston as the school's seventh president. Mid-summer start date. (link); The five finalists for the open Idaho prez spot could visit the Moscow campus as soon as this week, with open forums taking place each of the next two weeks. No names released yet, but I suppose this step has to be completed before an AD search begins. Storbeck/Pimentel and Associates is helping with the search. (link); New details emerge regarding the arrest of former Kansas VB volunteer AC Yee as he has been charged with 15 counts of burglary. Seems he was stealing players undergarments, clothes and other personal items, labeling them and storing in his home.  (link)
Arizona unveiled the new $16.5M Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center over the weekend. Inside is an indoor field, weight room, training and video areas and bay door access. Not just for student-athletes, the space will be used during FB season as a "key hospitality and fan experience area on gamedays." Wildcats AD Heeke: "It’s an enormous piece of the puzzle for all of our student athletes, our athletic program, an investment in a facility like this that can service so many. ... It’s also a key element to our football program. Having an indoor practice facility connected to our outdoor, right here in the footprint. The investment in our football program is critically important for success in the future. ... Facilities and investments, just like anything, whether it’s a company or the university in general, investing in what young people want and aspire to be great. Athletes want to see tremendous facilities in investment and commitment. Our football program is at an upward trajectory and couldn’t be more excited about that." The Davis family made the lead gift of $8M for the project, bringing their lifetime giving to Zona to $18M. The link includes pictures. (link)
Maryland Prez Loh says 18 of the 20 recommendations from the first investigation into the passing of late FB student-athlete McNair have been put in place, further, roughly 16 of the 21 from the second probe have also been executed. Loh also notes he's putting together a panel to review overall progress, which will report to the UM System board. (link)
Vanderbilt Baseball dons patriotic uniforms every Sunday of the season as Commodores HC Corbin notes, "There is a reason for doing this, and it’s not just to be different from everyone else. Before we are Vanderbilt, we are U.S. citizens. [...] I want (our players) to value the opportunities that they have both educationally and athletically, and why those situations are made possible for them. Don't take them for granted." This year's Sunday silks are a base olive green with a black "Vanderbilt" across the chest underlined by a red, white & blue strike. Sidenote, I'm always interested in Vandy Baseball student-athletes taking notes during team meetings. How many programs do this? (link)
Also Noticed: Updated MBB comparative rankings. (link): Nike's new commercial focuses on women embracing their dreams. Digital expert Smith: "Nike consistently focuses on their consumer in their spots. The message is clear, timely, relatable, emotional. It doesn’t speak above the consumer. It speaks to them." (link); A digital petition to reinstate Iowa radio broadcaster Dolphin has already gotten more than 21K signatures. (link); Have you seen "trash can man" at the Houston MBB games? A sophomore at UH wheels a trashcan to within the line of sight of opponent FT shooters and as they begin to shoot he pops out of the trashcan and "goes nuts" per Asst. AD for Marketing and Event Presentation Boudwin. (link): Pretty amazing feat accomplished by Arkansas Softball student-athlete Gibson over the weekend. She tied an NCAA record with four HRs in a game, in cycle fashion, which is only the second HR cycle accounted for in D1 history. Oh, and she did it in four innings. (link)
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Associate / Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Sales & Operations (University of New Mexico / Albuquerque, NM): The Assoc./Asst. Athletic Dir.-Ticket Sales & Ops, will manage the operations of the Athletic Ticket Office. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Events (University of Richmond / Richmond, VA): The primary responsibility of the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Events is to serve as the coordinator for all sports programs and athletic events and to act as the department’s liaison. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletics Director, CFO (University of California, Berkeley / Berkeley, CA): Developing & implementing financial planning concepts, resource planning, & control of organizational budget. Recommendations for financial plans, annual resource allocation, & operating forecasts. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Marketing (19513B) (University of Utah / Salt Lake City, UT): Job duties include the main marketing contact for Women’s Basketball and Volleyball marketing. More details HERE.

Major Gifts Officer, Athletics (The Citadel Foundation / Charleston, SC): This individual will build on the Foundation’s strengths and successes to help move The Citadel to a new level of philanthropic and alumni engagement in support of Athletics. More details HERE.

Athletics Operations Intern (University of Kentucky Athletics / Lexington, KY): Seeking passionate, dedicated candidates for three paid intern positions in Operations (Facilities & Event Management), providing an elite and challenging learning experience in a demanding field. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing & Fan Experience (Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics / West Lafayette, IN): Advances the department's marketing initiatives. Responsible for helping achieve departmental goals. Directly responsible for all marketing and game day responsibilities for football. More details HERE.

Accounting Technician I (San Diego State University / San Diego, CA): Process and review purchase order payments and direct payment requests, coordinate all aspects of student payroll, coordinate payments to game officials, and track assigned sports budgets. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of California, Irvine / Irvine, CA): University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks a Director of Intercollegiate Athletics to lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of a broad-based program of Intercollegiate Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate AD for Development (University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics / Laramie, WY): The University of Wyoming announces the opening for an Asst/Assoc AD, Development in the Athletic Cowboy Joe Club. Job details can be found at UW Human Resources website, Job Opportunities. 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. More details HERE.

Associate AD for Marketing & Video (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): This position is a senior staff level administrative position responsible for the oversight and coordination of all marketing, video services and broadcast services within Kansas Athletics, Inc. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - Academics (University of Illinois at Chicago / Chicago, IL): UIC Athletics seeks an Associate Athletic Director - Academics. Individual will be responsible for the overall administration and supervision of Academic and Student Services for Student Athletes. More details HERE.

Chief Executive Officer (Maccabi USA / Philadelphia, PA): The mission of Maccabi USA (MUSA) is to build Jewish pride through sports. The CEO is responsible for the overall successful leadership and management of the organization. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Army A Club (West Point Association of Graduates / West Point, NY): The Assistant Director will manage a list of 400+ donor/prospects and actively identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts for the Army A Club. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball (Quinnipiac University / Hamden, CT): Quinnipiac University's Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Coach in Women's Volleyball. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director - Development & Revenue (Eastern Washington University / Cheney, WA): Serve as the leader of annual giving and ticketing efforts, balancing philanthropic generosity w/the critical revenue needs associated w/annual scholarship and operational funding for EWU Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communication - 10900BR (CSU Fullerton / Fullerton, CA): The CSU, Fullerton Director of Athletic Communications represents Sports Media in developing a communications plan that will increase the visibility and brand for the department and University. More details HERE.

Assistant Director/Director for Strategic Communications (University of San Diego / San Diego, CA): Most beautiful campus in America serving seventeen (17) NCAA Division I teams. Looking for a dynamic individual who is digitally proficient in storytelling and branding. EEO Employer. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach 2 - Football (Middle Tennessee State University / Murfreesboro, TN): Assist the Head Football Coach in developing a quality NCAA Division I Football program that will be competitive on the field and in the classroom within NCAA guidelines and in a professional manner. More details HERE.

Deputy AD (University of South Dakota / Vermillion, SD): Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Deputy AD directly assists the athletic director with overseeing the day to-day operations of the Athletic Department, including operations and sport oversight. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Indoor Volleyball (University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC): The Assistant Coach, Indoor Volleyball, assists the Head Coach in providing leadership for a NCAA Division I program. Assists with all aspects of the program and plays an integral part in the day-to-day administrative responsibilities, and more. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving & Alumni Relations (University of California, Berkeley / Berkeley, CA): Helps meet the fundraising objectives of Athletics through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual gift-level prospective donors and moderate-sized fundraising programs. More details HERE.

Operations Coordinator (Middle Tennessee State University / Murfreesboro, TN): The Coordinator Operations–Player Recruitment assists the Director of Football Operations & the Coordinator Player Relations with assigned administrative aspects of the University’s NCAA Division 1 program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Ticket Operations (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Arizona is seeking an Assistant Director, Ticket Operations. This highly motivated individual will oversee assigned ticketed sports and assist in revenue generation for the athletic department. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Development Communications and Digital Media (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): This position is responsible for Wildcat Club strategic communications and brand management, including donor engagement strategies, content creation, website/social media management, and events. More details HERE.

Account Executive, Ticket Sales & Service (Stanford Athletics / Stanford, CA): Account Executive is responsible for selling season tickets, partial plans, group tickets, and premium seating by making outbound sales calls, arranging client meetings, and selling at various events. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - Compliance (University of Illinois at Chicago / Chicago, IL): This position maintains institutional compliance with NCAA, Horizon League and university regulations for student-athletes, coaches, staff members and representatives of UIC’s athletic interests. More details HERE.

Donor Experience and Cowboy VIP Director (Oklahoma State University / Stillwater, OK): Responsible for donor relations and engagement to increase membership and develop relationships by developing and implementing programs designed to grow membership portfolio. More details HERE.

Director of Marketing and Promotions (Boise State Athletics / Boise, ID): This position will oversee day-to-day marketing operations. Responsibilities include implementation of marketing and promotional plans with a focus on revenue, attendance, atmosphere and branding. More details HERE.

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.

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.
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