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NACWAA Moving to Kansas City

Sat, May 29, 2010

The National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators will move its headquarters from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Kansas City, Missouri, effective June 1.

Slive Earned $2.1 Million Last Year

Tue, May 25, 2010

Thanks to a $1 million bonus, SEC Commissioner Mike Slive earned $2.1 million last year. According to Kentucky President Lee Todd, the bonus was generated in large part due to the television contract signed by the conference.

FBS Bowl Schedule Released

Fri, May 21, 2010

Dates and times have been set for Division I Football Bowl Subdivision matchups after the 2010 season.

Sooners Investigate Assistant Hoops Coach

Thu, May 20, 2010

According to the Dallas Morning News, the university acknowledged that it was investigating phone calls made by former basketball assistant Oronde Taliaferro to determine whether he had committed any NCAA violations.

ND's Kelly Praises Independence

Thu, May 20, 2010

Noter Dame Coach Brian Kelly is a big fan of keeping the Irish as an independent. Having the flexibility to play on both coasts and to get out and connect with Irish fans is of tremendous importance.

Sections : Sports Business

Georgia Athletics Donates $2 Million to University

Fri, May 28, 2010

Georgia's athletics department will finish this fiscal year with about $7 million more in revenue than expenses. As a result, the UG Athletic Board said that it will donate $2 million to assist the university.

Athletic Director Salaries Soar

Sun, May 23, 2010

The average 2009-10 total compensation (salary plus additional income) for athletic directors was $481,159 in the ACC, $500,743 in the Big Ten and $543,049 in the Big 12.

Dartmouth Hires Parker for AD Search

Fri, May 21, 2010

Parker Executive Search will assist Dartmouth College as it pools applicants and selects a new director of athletics and recreation, acting Dean of the College Sylvia Spears announced yesterday.

Pastilong Confident in West Virginia's Future

Wed, May 19, 2010

Although Ed Pastilong will be retiring as West Virginia's AD soon he is confident that the future is bright for the Mountaineers despite conference expansion threats.

Football Bowl Association Appoints Kunzer-Murphy Chair

Wed, May 19, 2010

Las Vegas Bowl executive director will serve as the chair of the Football Bowl Association for the next two years succeeding Paul Hoolahan.

Sections : Sports Facilities

EWU's Red Field Named for Roos'

Mon, May 24, 2010

After 73 years, Eastern Washington University’s Woodward Field name will be replaced upon the stadium’s change to red synthetic turf

Gillette Stadium to Host First College Football Game

Fri, May 21, 2010

UNH will play against the University of Massachusetts on Oct. 23 at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The teams will compete against each at Gillette Stadium for the next two years. This will be the first college football game played at Gillette Stadium.

Plans for Husky Stadium to Move Forward without Public Financing

Wed, May 19, 2010

According to AD Scott Woodward the University of Washington will begin rebuilding Husky Stadium within a year and a half one way or another. Public financing remains a long shot to help in the renovation.

Cover Story

Osborne Calls for Eliminating Summer Recruiting Period in Hoops

Sat, May 29, 2010

“The summer recruiting period really plays into the hands of the AAU guys,” Nebraska AD Tom Osborne said. “And so many of them are in league with the shoe companies. That’s where a lot of the unseemly stuff gets going.”

NCAA Will Not Accept BYU's Online Courses

Thu, May 27, 2010

After years of questions over whether athletes across the country were cheating, the NCAA indicated it will no longer accept Brigham Young University's online courses.

BCS Executive Director Responds to Congress

Fri, May 21, 2010

Bowl Championship Series executive director Bill Hancock has sent a letter to Congress regarding concerns about the need for a college football playoff..

PAC 10 Extremely Undervalued Says Commissioner

Wed, May 19, 2010

With the ACC's recent television deal concluding at $155 million per year, Larry Scott says the PAC 10 is the most undervalued conference and he intends to do something about it.

The Price of Departing Conferences

Tue, May 18, 2010

While all of the talk has revolved around expansion there is a process that must be followed for teams to leave their current conference. The Big 12 requires teams to provide two years notice and to forfeit half of its conference revenue during that time period.

NCAA Violations Could Cost USC $4 Million

Tue, May 18, 2010

USC could be told to pay back as much as $4 million in NCAA basketball revenue and bowl game revenue when sanctions are issued within the next couple of weeks.

Big Ten Could be Looking at 16 Teams and 4 Divisions

Wed, May 12, 2010

The Detroit News is reporting that the Big Ten is looking at a 16 team, 4 division future conference. At the same time, Ohio State AD Gene Smith has stated that there is no truth to the reports that the Big Ten has approached Notre Dame, Nebraska, Missouri and Rutgers about membership.

Sections : Sports Law

Scholarship Length Focus of Justice Department's Investigation

Fri, May 28, 2010

The vagaries surrounding the length of a scholarship commitment apparently have caught the attention of the U.S. Justice Department. Its antitrust division is investigating the one-year renewable scholarship, with agents interviewing NCAA officials and member schools.

Everybody is Making Money Except Student-Athletes

Thu, May 20, 2010

With television deals emerging for March Madness, the SEC and the ACC, and an even bigger deal awaiting an expanded Big Ten, why do student-athletes continue to not only get paid, but they don't even own their images after playing. Oregon State tight end David Paulsen argues for a change.

Michigan Prepares Self Imposed Sanctions

Thu, May 20, 2010

Michigan AD David Brandon indicated that Michigan will be suggesting self imposed sanctions for violations committed by the football program. The sanctions are expected to be revealed next week following Michigan's submission of its response to the NCAA's notice of allegations.

Sections : Sports Media

Tom McMillan to Host Podcast Series

Sat, May 29, 2010

Former Congressman and basketball great Tom McMillen has launched a new podcast series entitled, "Tom McMillen's One-on-One." The series will feature discussions revolving around sports, politics and business

Northeastern Uses Technology to Keep Student-Athletes Academically Connected

Fri, May 21, 2010

The initiative uses technology that can record chalkboard, audio and computer screen activity in a specific class, including text, slide presentations, Web sites and live demonstrations. The recordings are made accessible online for all students in the class, including student-athletes.

Quinnipiac Video Nominated for NACDA Media Award

Thu, May 20, 2010

The Quinnipiac University produced feature program, "Bobcats Unleashed In HD" has been nominated for a 2010 College Sports Media Award presented by the Sports Video Group (SVG) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) as part of the College Sports Video Summit.

All Longhorns Network Could be Next

Wed, May 19, 2010

Texas AD DeLoss Dodds thinks the idea of an all Texas sports network makes a lot more sense than a Big 12 network. While saying he is committed to the Big 12, Dodds is confident the Texas market wants to see an all Texas network.

Sections : Sports Marketing

Big South and Glidden Paints Ink Partnership

Mon, May 24, 2010

The Big South Conference and Glidden ProfessionalTM paints have signed a new corporate sponsorship agreement that will recognize Glidden Professional paints as the Official Paint Supplier of the Big South Conference.

USC and LRG Form Strategic Partnership

Tue, May 18, 2010

The Licensing Resource Group (LRG), a trademark management firm specializing in the collegiate licensing industry, announced that it has formed a new strategic alliance with the University of Southern California (USC). Under this new agreement, LRG will provide USC with expanded licensing management services including royalty management, compliance and audits, and marketing/merchandising.

Sections : Personnel Moves

D-II Missouri S&T Picks Women's Soccer Coach

Mon, May 24, 2010

Missouri S&TMissouri S&T has selected Joe McCauley, the head women’s soccer coach for the past six seasons at Eckerd College in Florida, as its new head coach for its women’s soccer program.

D-III Finlandia Names McCabe Men's Hockey Coach

Thu, May 20, 2010

Finlandia University Athletic Director Chris Salani has announced that John McCabe has accepted the position of head men's ice hockey coach beginning in the 2010-11 academic year.

DeGeorge Named Rhodes Head Men's Basketball Coach

Wed, May 19, 2010

Mike DeGeorge has been named Rhodes Head Men’s Basketball Coach. DeGeorge most recently served as the Head Basketball Coach at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.