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Mon, Jun 14, 2010
Mike Dearmond of the Kansas City Star describes the Big 12's efforts to keep the conference together by focusing on a cash rich television deal, buyout money and some concessions for Texas.
Sections : NCAA-Conferences
NCAA Discussing Tapping Into Savings
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
USA Today reported that the NCAA is discussing the future of a nearly $180 million endowment fund. Originally intended to be a $500 million quasi-endowment fund, the NCAA is now considering distributing some of the funds due to economic hardships being faced by most athletic programs.
Arkansas Awarded NCAA Events
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
The University of Arkansas and Razorback Athletics will play host to the 2012 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Regional Championship and the 2013 NCAA Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships, it was announced by the NCAA.
Cal Poly SLO Looking at Conference Move?
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
WAC commissioner Karl Benson has mentioned Cal Poly on his shortlist of candidates recently, and he made it clear that the WAC is not looking for associate members. Cal Poly could be staying put in the Big West Conference while the football program continues in its Football Championship Subdivision or they may have to decide if moving to a an FBS conference for all sports makes sense.
Florida Bill Requires Minority Interviews for Coaching Positions
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
Rep. Richard Steinberg, D-Miami Beach, introduced a bill this year that would have required state universities and colleges to interview qualified minority candidates before hiring head coaches or athletic directors. Subsequently he found that the University of Florida's Board of Governors actually has the authority to implement such a rule, and he is encouraging them to do so.
USC files appeal to reduce sanctions
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Calling the penalties it received this month 'too severe' and 'inconsistent with precedent,' the school requests that bowl ban be cut from two years to one, and loss of scholarships from 30 to 15, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Big Ten Mens' Hoops Leads Avg. Attendance
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Big Ten men's basketball led the nation in average attendance for the 34th straight season, according to recent figures released by the NCAA. The Big Ten ranked first among all conferences with 12,591 fans per game/session, more than 800 ahead of the SEC, which finished second at 11,770.
Oklahoma President: Sooners and Aggies had SEC Invitation
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The AP reported that Oklahoma President David Boren said that the SEC had invited both Oklahoma and Texas A&M to join the conference. This offer was in addition to the already acknowledged offer for five Big 12 schools to join the PAC 10.
Stanford: Home of Sports Directors' Cup Champions
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Stanford has won 15 Learfield Sports Direcrors' Cup awards in a row and is hoping for a 16th.
Beebe Says Big 12 Will Stay at 10
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Despite the fuzzy math, according to the Dallas Morning News web Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe says that the new-look 10-member league isn't looking to add schools. His remarks came as the Big 12's athletic directors wrapped up two days of meetings in Irving, TX.
WAC Could Look at North Texas
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
With Boise State's move to the Mountain West Conference, the WAC could look at North Texas as a possible replacement.
Montana to Assess Its Position in College Athletics
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
With all the recent talk and moves in college athletics, the University of Montana has decided to use a consultant to help it assess its athletics program and create a guide for its future over the next 5 to 10 years according to Betsy Cohen of the Missoulian.
Texas Lawmakers Urge Big 12 to Take Houston
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
State lawmakers in Texas are starting to lobby for the University of Houston's inclusion in the Big 12. Craig James also suggested adding the school along with TCU.
NCAA Places University of San Francisco on Probation
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
The NCAA placed USF on probation for various violations. At the heart of the decision are multiple counts of improper use of athletic scholarship funds, which include cash purchases for student-athletes in the campus bookstore and multiple long-distance phone calls made by student-athletes from a restricted university long-distance access code.
Perkins Credits Beebe
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Kansas' Lew Perkins on Dan Beebe's role in keeping the Big 12 together: "He (Dan Beebe) and his staff did an incredible job. What he and his staff did might have saved inter-collegiate athletics as we see it today. Things could have changed dramatically, and personally, I don't think it would have been in the best interests of the student-athletes."
Big East Still Standing
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
So far, so good for the Big East after a turbulent and emotional two week period of stress and wondering. Desmond Conner of the Hartford Courant reviews the Big East Commissioner's thoughts on the recent moves and the Big East remaining intact.
Knight Commission Report Issues Recommendations
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics' report Restoring the Balance: Dollars, Values and the Future of College Sports, looks at high-profile sports and the tensions that often surface between the core mission of universities and commercial values.
Beebe's Memo Detailed Problems with Mega-Conferences
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Sports Illustrated has reported that a 5 page memo from Dan Beebe to the Big 12 presidents enumerates the many ramifications of moving to 4 mega-conferences. He outlines the likelihood of tax scrutiny and student-athlete pay support.
Big West Commissioner Assesses Conference Landscape
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Dennis Farrell told the Long Beach Press Telegram that had four super conferences emerged that it would have been very detrimental for the rest of college athletics.
Houston Could be on Big 12's Radar
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
The Houston Chronicle ponders the possibility that the University of Houston could be on the list to receive an invitation to the recently saved Big 12 conference.
Super Conferences and the Nonprofit Tax Exemption
Fri, Jun 11, 2010
Senator Grassley from Iowa questions the nonprofit tax exemption for athletic conferences and wonders what type of educational benefit they actually provide. His statements suggest that those left out of the current conference moves could still have an economic impact upon them.
NCAA Hands USC Penalties
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Updated: A two-year bowl ban and a loss of 30 football scholarships are among the sanctions that the NCAA has dealt USC, according to the NCAA.
Division III Sports are Growing
Mon, Jun 07, 2010
According to another NCAA study, from 1982 to 2007 the number of Division III athletes increased from 85,521 to 158,621 - a growth rate of 85 percent.
IRS Begins College Audits: May Include Athletics and Coaches Salaries
Mon, May 24, 2010
Unrelated business income tax rules could come into play regarding IRS audits that are underway at 30 colleges. The recent IRS report indicated concern about the frequency of coaches being the highest paid person at many schools.
Sections : Sports Business
Navy Building Stadium Suites
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
The Naval Academy Athletic Association is constructing four more development suites, a television media center and camera locations on the upper east side of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The construction will be finished in time for Navy's home opener against Georgia Southern on Sept. 11.
Gators Approve $96.4 Million Budget for Next Year
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
The Florida Gators are budgeting for success with a budget of $96.4 million for the 2010-11 school year. The University Athletic Association approved the budget with an increase of 6.3 percent, or $5.7 million, from last year.
Virginia Renews Paciolan
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Paciolan and University of Virginia has renewed its long-term partnership to continue the use of several innovative product offerings. "Paciolan continues to create solid fundraising and ticketing solutions that deliver measurable results across the board," said Dirk Katstra, executive director, Virginia Athletics Foundation. "
New Ticket Policy at KU
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Kansas has responded to the ticket scandal by revising the manner in which the ticket allocation system is administered. The oversight now includes the use of a forensic auditor and the implementation of a fraud hotline according to Mara Rose Williams of the Kansas City Star. The revamped program could be eventually become a model for other programs.
PAC 10's New TV Deal Not Really Helped By Colorado and Utah
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
When the PAC 10 concludes a new television deal in the next year the revenue will be significantly higher than it currently is, but the addition of two small market teams will not be the driving force.
Cash Shortages Confront Athletic Programs
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
George Hostetter and Daniel Lyght of the Fresno Bee review the increasingly difficult budget challenges faced by Fresno State's athletic department caused by stagnant revenue and increasing expenses despite belt tightening efforts.
Extra Benefits and Taxes: Uncle Sam Looks for His Share
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
The IRS may have the answer to controlling extra benefits. Foxnews.com is reporting that the IRS may want its share of the "income"/ $300,000 in extra benefits allegedly given to Reggie Bush.
Pastilong Leaving WVU with a Surplus
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
As Ed Pastilong's tenure as AD at West Virginia comes to a close, he is proud to be leaving new AD Oliver Luck with a $4 million surplus from this past fiscal year.
The Revenue Battle: TV vs. Tickets
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
David Climer of the Tennessean comments on the possible adverse impact of increased television exposure and revenue from conference TV deals on ticket sales and related donations.
Throw Out the Binders -- Playbooks Are Going High Tech
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
A Lincoln, Nebraska software company is carving a niche for itself in the design and sale of computerized football playbooks to Division I schools and professional teams according to Matt Olberding of the Lincoln Journal Star.
Sections : Sports Facilities
Louisiana Tech Announces Capital Campaign
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
RUSTON, LA - Louisiana Tech officials have unveiled the plans for the "Quest for Excellence" - a $20 million fundraising campaign geared towards the construction of a 90,000-plus square-foot multipurpose facility in the south end zone of Joe Aillet Stadium.
Texas Tech's Stadium Renovation on Schedule
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Texas Tech's Jones At&T Stadium's latest renovation is almost complete. The five-story, $34.6 million project will increase the overall stadium capacity to 60,454. The top levels of the building have 29 suites and 544 club seats. The west side building that opened in 2002 has 54 suites and 1,100 club seats, giving the stadium a total of 83 suites and 1,644 club suites.
Auburn Building Indoor Football Practice Facility
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Auburn's Board of Trustees approved a plan to spend $16.5 million to build an indoor practice facility with a full length football field. The project should be ready prior to the 2011 season.
Home Depot Grant Aids Elizabeth City Facilities
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
The Home Depot has announced a $50,000 grant will be awarded to Elizabeth City State University for its participation in the Retool Your School grant contest that pitted ECSU against 62 other historically black colleges and universities. Elizabeth City is a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Rosenblatt Signs Off
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Beginning next year, the World Series will be contested three miles away at a new stadium in downtown Omaha dubbed TD Ameritrade Park, and the Rosenblatt grounds will give way to expansion plans for neighboring Henry Doorly Zoo.
Cover Story
Nebraska Regents Agree to Pursue Big Ten Membership
Fri, Jun 11, 2010
The Nebraska Board of Regents approved a resolution authorizing the institutional officers to pursue membership in the Big Ten according to a report on USA Today's website. Both President Harvey Perlman and AD Tom Osborne confirmed this move to USA Today.
NCAA Mandates Concussion Plan
Sat, Jun 05, 2010
The NCAA has issued a mandate requiring each institution to develop a concussion management plan. The NCAA memo outlines some best practices to follow.
Sections : Sports Law
NCAA Denies Appeal of Former Coach
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
The NCAA rejected the appeal of former Southeast Missouri Men's Basketball Coach Scott Edgar who had a three year show cause order imposed against him according to Marty Mishap of the Southeast Missourian.
Safety, Fans and Foul Balls
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Scott K. Parks of The Dallas Morning News reviews a recent foul ball death at a minor league game in Texas and the steps that teams are taking to deal with the issue.
Cheerleading Expert Says: Not a Sport
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
In testimony at the Title IX trial involving Quinnipiac University a cheerleading expert said that cheerleading is as much a sport as chess. Jeff Webb, CEO of Varsity Spirit, said that classifying cheerleading as a sport will jeopardize sideline cheering.
Committee Looks to Limit Non-Coaching Staff
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Division I Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet has proposed legislation that would curb the number of noncoaching staff members with responsibilities specific to several high-profile sports. The proposals would: limit noncoaching staff dedicated to football teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision to four; limit noncoaching staff dedicated to football teams in the Football Championship Subdivision to two; and, limit noncoaching staff dedicated to basketball teams (men’s or women’s) to one.
Is Cheerleading a Sport? Quinnipiac Case Will Provide Answer
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
The Quinnipiac volleyball players that have brought a Title IX lawsuit argue that cheerleading does not meet federally defined standards for a "sport" under Title IX. The case should resolve this hotly debated issue.
Sections : Sports Media
WAC's ESPN TV Deal has Out Clause
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
With conference realignment momentarily stalled, it is worth looking at the ramifications of action taken to date. For the WAC, Commissioner Karl Benson said the league's television deal with ESPN contract has an "out" clause that allows ESPN to renegotiate if a conference realignment were to affect the WAC. With Boise State leaving for the Mountain West the out clause is in play.
TV Networks for Everyone: Is Missouri Next?
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
Once the Big 12 was saved Missouri began thinking ambitiously and its own television network was natural topic to consider. The school is looking at a 24-hour sports network filled with live games, archived footage and studio shows.
Erin Andrews' Contract Up at End of CWS
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The College World Series may be the last assignment for Erin Andrews with ESPN. Her contract is up at the end of June and she is not speaking about her plans or contract discussions.
Georgia Signs with CBS Sports.com for Website
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Georgia has decided to leave NeuLion and go with CBS Sports.com for their website services. Georgia is one of five new website properties CBS has acquired, including Mississippi, North Carolina State, DePaul and Pepperdine.
Texas Looking for Its Own TV Network
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Startup costs for a television network range from $15 million to $17 million on the low end and up to as high as $25 million to $30 million on the high side according to Texas' Associate AD Chris Plonsky.
Sections : Sports Marketing
Arkansas to Reap $1.8 Million from Naming Rights Deal
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
A deal that puts AT&T's name on the field at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock is potentially worth up to $1.8 million over a 10-year span. At%T will pay approximately $180,000 per for the field's naming rights.
Coker College Unveils New Cobra Logo
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Coker College’s Cobra is looking a bit larger, more modern and a tad meaner these days. The new logo replaces one that had been in use since 1973.
For Citi, Bloom is Off Rose Bowl Sponsorship
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
According to Sports Business Journal, Citigroup Inc. has decided not to renew its sponsorship of the Rose Bowl.
Sections : Personnel Moves
Oregon State Names Rueck Women's Hoops Coach
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Corvallis, OR – The Oregon State announced the hiring of Scott Rueck to lead the women’s basketball program.
Texas-San Antonio Hoops Extends Brooks
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
UTSA officials announced that the school has signed head men's basketball coach Brooks Thompson to a contract extension through the 2014-15 season.
TVCC Names Smith AD
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Athens, TX - Trinity Valley Community College announced that Basketball Head Coach Pat Smith will assume the duties of athletic director.
Sun Belt Announces Staff Changes
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
NEW ORLEANS - Rick Mello, who has served in the Sun Belt Conference office since December 2006 and previously held the positions of Director of Athletics at Florida International and Arkansas Little Rock, is leaving the Sun Belt Conference for a position at Rice University.
Kentucky State Names Women's Hoops Coach
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Frankfort, KY - Serena King-Coleman has been named the new Kentucky State University women's head basketball coach. NCAA Division II Kentucky State is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Eaton Named Interim AD at Maryland
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
The University of Maryland chose its athletic department's chief financial officer as interim athletic director, naming 49-year-old Randy Eaton to lead the Terrapins until a permanent replacement for Debbie Yow is appointed.
NC State Selects Yow to Lead Wolfpack
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Debbie Yow, younger sister of the late Kay Yow and previously the Athletic Director at the University of Maryland, has been named to the same position at North Carolina State University.
Holy Cross Extends WBB Coach Gibbons
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
WORCESTER, Mass. - Holy Cross announced that women's head basketball coach Bill Gibbons has agreed to a contract extension through the 2012-2013 season.
Mercer Names Gardner Women's Basketball Coach
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
MACON, Ga. – Atlantic Sun Conference member Mercer University has named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the school’s new women’s basketball head coach.
South Dakota Names Sayler AD
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
The University of South Dakota named David Sayler as the school’s 12th athletic director at a press conference Thursday afternoon. Sayler joins the Coyotes after spending the last four years as Senior Executive Athletic Director at Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Bliss Gets Second Chance Outside of College
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Dave Bliss is enjoying a second chance to coach and educate after his fall from grace at Baylor. He is basketball coach, athletic director and dean of students at Allen Academy in Texas.
ND Names Derengoski Director Of Recreational Sports
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
The University of Notre Dame has named Sally Derengoski Director of Recreational Sports.
Patriot League Promotes Greene
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Center Valley, Pa. - Patriot League Executive Director Carolyn Schlie Femovich announced that James Greene has been promoted to Assistant Media Relations Director.