RSS 2.0 FeedCould TCU Win the Big East?
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Mac Engel, a special contributor to the Dallas Morning News, reveals his disdain for Big East football and projects the outcomes of games between TCU and Big East members.
Sections : NCAA-Conferences
Westerhaus Looks Back
Sat, Oct 02, 2010
As Charlotte Westerhaus prepares to leave her position as NCAA Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion she reflects back on her biggest accomplishment, which was when the Division 1A Athletic Directors’ Association agreed to interview a minority candidate for each open head football coaching position.
Jim Tressel's Unusual Side Job at OSU
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Karp writes about the even-keeled, bespectacled, sweater-vest-wearing head coach at Ohio State who twice a week lectures 49 bleary-eyed students on the art of coaching.
Big East and TCU?
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The Dallas Morning News has reported that TCU and the Big East have had discussions about conference membership. The Horned Frogs are concerned about the departures of BYU and Utah from the MWC.
Lloyd Carr Sees ND Joining Big Ten
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr told the Birmingham Touchdown Club that he believes Notre Dame will join the Big Ten when the conference expands to 16 members. Coach Carr said that joining the Big Ten will be necessary for Notre Dame to remain a prominent football program.
Too Many Bowl Games and Too Few Teams
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
With 35 post season bowl games it is probable that there will not be 70 teams with winning records, which is an NCAA requirement for participation. The NCAA is starting to look into relaxing the rule. Hopefully, the elimination of many of these "let's celebrate mediocrity" bowl games will be one of the long term outcomes.
Cal Drops 4 Sports
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
In its latest move to cut costs, the University of California, Berkeley, announced plans Tuesday to eliminate four intercollegiate sports, including baseball, and end financial support of its championship men's rugby team. The other sports dropped were men's and women's gymnastics and women's lacrosse. Reducing the number of intercollegiate teams from 29 to 24 will save an estimated $4 million a year and affect 163 of the school's more than 800 student-athletes, as well as 13 full-time coaches.
Confronting Change and Risk Mark New NCAA President
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Steve Weiberg of USA Today describes the NCAA's new presdient, Mark Emmert, as an individual willing to embrace change and risk and also willing to confront difficult decisions including those dealing with finances, enforcment of NCAA rules, and agents.
Isch's Interim Term as NCAA President Called a Success
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
During his year as Interim NCAA President, Jim Isch kept the trains running on schedule and the reforms moving forward on pace. This contribution has been recognized by the new NCAA President, Mark Emmert.
NAAC Creates Reasonable Standards
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
The National Association for Athletics Compliance has announced the creation of “Reasonable Standards,” which are intended to establish a model for all institutions to follow to monitor compliance with specific NCAA rules and provide education on those rules. The three Reasonable Standards released by the Association are in the following areas: Countable Athletically Related Activities; Complimentary Admissions; and, Recruiting Contacts and Evaluations.
Former Rutgers AD Mulcahy Receives Toner Award
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Bob Mulcahy returned to Rutgers to receive the Toner Award for his decade-long service as AD. According to the National Football Foundation, the Toner Award is designed to honor and acknowledge outstanding athletic directors who have demonstrated superior administrative abilities, especially in the area of college football.
OSU's Smith Says Big Ten Done with Expansion
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Ohio State AD Gene Smith said that the Big Ten is done with expansion for now and will not seek out other schools. He did leave out the possibility of reacting to overtures from schools seeking to join the conference.
Dantonio Case Reminds Coaches of Need to Reduce Stress
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
The recent heart attack suffered by Mark Dantonio serves as a reminder to coaches everywhere to take better care of themselves.
RPI Revised for Division I Women's Hoops
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
The NCAA announced the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee is implementing a change to the Rating Percentage Index calculation that will be applied beginning with the 2011-12 season.
Tennessee Tech Has Nation's Toughest Schedule
Sat, Sep 25, 2010
With opening games against Arkansas and TCU, Tennessee Tech's schedule is ranked so far as the toughest one in the country according to the Sagarin rankings.
UT Chattanooga Hit with NCAA Sanctions
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga athletic department has been hit with two years of probation for “major” violations in the area of recruiting communication, the NCAA Committee on Infractions announced. Additionally, the school was found responsible for its failure to monitor these violations. The major violations were committed by assistant football and basketball coaches.
Chancellor Defends UNC Sports Goals
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
In an opinion column published in Thursday's Charlotte News & Observer, University of North Carolina Chancellor Holden Thorp defends Athletics Director Dick Baddour's handling of the problems related to the football team.
NCAA Awards Lacrosse Championships in 2013 and 2014
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Philadelphia will be the site of the 2013 NCAA Lacrosse Championship and Baltimore will host it in 2014. Drexel is the host institution in Philadelphia and Johns Hopkins and Towson will be the hosts in Baltimore.
Gumbel Cites NCAA's Hypocrisy
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
HBO's Real Sports host Bryant Gumbel questioned why the NCAA would punish USC so harshly for student-athlete interactions with agents and yet would not punish the University of Florida's Urban Meyer for having 27 football players arrested for criminal behavior. His suggestion is to hold coaches and AD's as accountable for criminality as eligibility.
Athletes and Suicides
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Sports Illustrated takes a look at the surprising number of suicides among athletes in light of the tragedies that have struck the Denver Broncos and Penn's football team.
FAR's Committee Slots Still Unfilled
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Despite being entitled to 20% of the seats on powerful NCAA committees, FAR's may be a year away from full occupancy of those seats according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Nebraska and Colorado Settle with Big XII
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
The league will withhold $9.255 million from the revenues otherwise distributable to Nebraska when it leaves for the Big Ten next summer and $6,863,600 from Colorado as it moves to the Pac-10. Nebraska won't immediately share in the Big Ten's higher revenue numbers, but it is expected that within several years that revenue share will be in the $20 million range.
Dallas Joins SCAC
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
University of Dallas president Thomas Keefe announced that the university will accept an invitation to join the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) for all sports. Dallas currently has 13 intercollegiate athletic programs at the NCAA Division III level, and will begin conference play in 2011-2012.
The Stress of Coaching
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Jack Carey of USA Today places Coach Dantonio's recent heart attack in the context of the stress of coaching in today's win-oriented and win-now pressure cooker of college sports.
Patriot League Celebrates 20 Years
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
The Patriot League will mark its 20th Anniversary as an all-sport conference during the 2010-11 academic year with a variety of retrospective initiatives highlighting the achievements and personalities of former and current student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Founded in 1986 as a football-only conference, the Patriot League expanded to include 22 sports, 11 men and 11 women, in 1990 and began competition that fall.
Study Raises Concerns About Brain Injuries
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
There is growing scientific evidence that suggests minor football hits can cause brain damage. Repetitive trauma is being seen as having a link to recent football player suicides.
AD's Compete for National Championships
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Athletic directors compete for national championships just as competitively as coaches do. This reality contributes to the athletic arms race.
Smith Points to Revenue Streams as Guiding Realignment
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Gene Smith sees the growth of television revenues as the cause of expansion and the guide for further realignment.
UC Riverside Reflects on Move to Division I
Sun, Sep 19, 2010
In the ten years that UC Riverside has been in Division I the results have not been impressive; and, yet, AD Stan Morrison says it was the right move. Financial woes, poor attendance and a lack of winning have plagued the formerly competitive Division II athletic program.
WAC Sees More Conference Realignment Moves
Sun, Sep 19, 2010
Despite recent defections by Fresno State and Nevada, the WAC believes more changes are forthcoming with bigger conferences. Prudence dictates that they wait for the fallout to see what schools might be available rather than expanding now.
Big Ten Looking to Sponsor Hockey
Sun, Sep 19, 2010
The recent announcement by Penn State to start a men's and women's hockey program has the Big Ten starting to think about hockey as a conference sport. The Big Ten network could use another winter sport to televise, too.
Kiffin/Pearl Controversies Means Problems for AD Hamilton
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Mike Hamilton is coming under increasing fire for his firing of Phil Fulmer and the resulting saga that has ensued from the hiring of Lane Kiffin. Adding to those problems is the Bruce Pearl investigation. UT is currently looking for a new president, which gives Hamilton some time to restore order.
Princeton Hit with Major NCAA Violation
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Princeton University was found guilty of committing a “major violation” of NCAA rules after an alumnus paid the $33,000 cost of tuition, room and board for a member of the women’s tennis team.
Pac-10 Wrestles with Football Realignment, Revenue-Sharing
Wed, Sep 08, 2010
Bud Withers of the Seattle Times reports on the behind-the-scenes maneuvers that will shape the future of the Pac-10.
The Battle for New York
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The annual ritual of debating which college football team owns the New York market is examined by the New York Times. Pretenders to the throne include, Rutgers, Syracuse, UConn, Army and Notre Dame. Big Ten membership questions could be influenced by the answer to this question.
Sections : Sports Business
ESPN Outlines Perfect Program Elements
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
ESPN's Mark Schlabach cites the elements necessary to build the ideal football program. Academics, fans, facilities, town, game atmosphere, cheerleaders, mascot, athletic director and coach are described along with the college that best exemplifies that element.
West Florida Making Athletic Commitment
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
The University of West Florida's master plan calls for remodeling all existing athletic facilities, plus creating new facilities that include an arena and football stadium. UWF has not had any major renovation or construction of a new athletic facility in 30 years.
UT's Hamilton Enjoys Fundraising Success
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Despite NCAA problems stemming from his hiring of Lane Kiffin and Bruce Pearl, AD Mike Hamilton enjoys the support of University of Tennessee's Chancellor Jimmy Cheek.
Sheraton Signs 3 Year Deal to Remain Bowl Sponsor
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Hawai‘i signed a three-year extension to remain as title sponsor of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl. The extension is through the 2013 bowl game, which annually features teams from the Western Athletic Conference and Conference USA.
At Williams, They Trim Expenses, Not Programs
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The Boston Globe reports that when money got tight at Williams, as it has on virtually every campus from Lewiston to Los Angeles, the athletic department got out its pruning shears and began snipping away at the budget.
Memphis Considers Football Preferred Seating Plan
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Despite struggling on the field and in the stands, the University of Memphis is considering a preferred seating plan that would require donations for the most attractive seats. The plan could raise approximately $600,000 per year for the Tigers.
An Inside Look at the Relationship with Agents
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Josh Flory of the American Chronicle reports on the relationship between players, coaches and agents; the money that is at stake on both sides of the equation; and how things can go painfully wrong if a player hits the big time and there is financial mismanagement.
Another Assessment of Student Fees
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Steve Berkowitz, Jodi Upton, Michael McCarthy and Jack Gillum of USA TODAY provide a comprehensive review and interesting insight into the increasing reliance on student fees.
Student Fees Drive Athletic Budgets
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
As the college sports arms race increases one of the groups footing the bill sometimes unwittingly is students through the murky cover of student fees. Students paid almost $800 million at 222 Division I schools in support of athletics in 2008-09.
Frontier Airlines Announces Sponsorship with Colorado, CSU and Wyoming
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Marketwatch.com reports that Frontier Airlines has struck deals with Colorado, Colorado State and Wyoming making the company the official airline for the football and men's and women's basketball programs at each school.
More BCS Conference Games Will Reduce FCS Game Guarantees
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
One of the unintended consequences of conference expansion will be the reduction in BCS non-conference games. For FCS schools these big paydays are critically important to their football budgets.
Russell Athletic Returns as Title Sponsor of NAIA Game
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Russell Athletic will continue as the sponsor of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' football national championship. The extension grants the Bowling Green, Ky.-based athletic apparel brand “title sponsorship” rights.
9 out of 10 Times Guarantee Games Deliver
Sun, Sep 19, 2010
James Madison's upset win over Virginia Tech helps perpetuate the myth that FCS schools are beating FBS more frequently, but the stats show otherwise according to the Wall Street Journal.
NJCAA Names Official Soft Goods Provider
Sat, Sep 18, 2010
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced BJ's Custom Creations, located in Hagerstown, Md., as the Official Provider of soft goods to the NJCAA.
San Jose State Football Loses on Field, Wins with Cash
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
Highlighting the quandary faced by non-BCS schools, the Spartans lost their first two games, but were paid almost $2 million to do so. Helping the bottom line is the first priority for most athletic departments.
Analyzing Big Ten Network's Financial Success
Tue, Sep 14, 2010
The Associated Press examines how the Big Ten Network has become such a commercial and financial success. While the conference does not disclose its network earnings, it is estimated that the network is delivering close to $70 million a year to the Big Ten.
Dollars and Athletic Success
Fri, Sep 03, 2010
Using Florida as the focus, Joe Drape and Katie Thomas of the New York Times News Service provide an interesting perspective on success in sports other than football and basketball, examples of the corresponding infusion of significant cash into those programs, and the role of the Director's Cup in measuring the collective achievements of the athletics department and in the compensation of the athletics director.
Sections : Sports Facilities
RIT Plans $3.5 Million Expansion to Arena
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
A one-story, 12,000-square-foot addition to the 52,125-square-foot facility will house team locker rooms, coaches’ rooms and other team areas at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Ritter Arena.
Bowling Green Ice Arena Sporting Fresh Look
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
There's a new look to the BGSU Ice Arena, the Bowling Green Sentinal-Tribune reports. The arena is open again as a $4 million renovation of the 45-year building nears completion.
South Alabama Puts Former AD on the Map
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
Former University of South Alabama Director of Athletics Joe Gottfried was honored last week when the school's Board of Trustees passed a resolution authorizing the naming of a street on campus in his honor.
When in Doubt, Paint It
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Oregon State is getting ready for the Boise State football game by painting its field blue. The blue turf in Boise has always been a distraction for visiting teams, so OSU decided to get used to it when a booster came up with the money.
Notre Dame vs. Navy Slated for Dublin in 2012
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland will host the 86th playing of the Navy-Notre Dame game on Sept. 1, 2012, Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk and Aviva Stadium Director Martin Murphy announced Tuesday.
Penn State Game Atmosphere Second to None
Sun, Sep 19, 2010
The Philadelphia Inquirer writes that during Joe Paterno's 60 years at Penn State the town has grown from a cow town into arguably the best college town in the country, especially on game day.
Florida Atlantic Approved for Stadium
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) unanimously approved a resolution today authorizing Florida Atlantic University to finance a portion of the construction of a 30,000-seat stadium and associated improvements on its Boca Raton campus.
Cover Story
Men's Sports Vanishing Along with Male Students
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The Boston Globe examines the vanishing nature of men's sports at the college level in the wake of financial pressure, budget cutbacks and Title IX obligations.
Bowl Games Face Tax Attack
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
The Associated Press has reported that the non-profit tax status of the BCS bowl games is being questioned as a result of paying excessive salaries and perks, providing "sweetheart loans" and doing undisclosed lobbying. Playoff PAC, a critic of the BCS, has made these allegations following a review of the tax filings for the BCS bowls and intends to file an IRS complaint.
Concussions Getting Congressional Attention
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
The New York Times columnist George Vecsey raises the possibility that all of the attention on football-related concussions may actually bring about the demise of the sport. The House Education and Labor Committee will hold its latest hearing on the issue of concussions and player safety this week.
$80 Million Gift Will Launch Penn State Hockey
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
With the Nittany Lions set to field a D-I hockey team, CBS College Sports Network analyst Dave Starman reports happy days are at hand for Happy Valley hockey fans.
Sections : Sports Law
Green Suspension for Jersey Sale Raises Concern
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
A.J. Green's four-game suspension for selling his jersey to a supposed agent seems a bit harsh when NCAA schools reap millions from merchandise sales. According to MSNBC's Darren Rovell there needs to be some way for student-athletes to share in these merchandise sales.
Eastern Michigan Reports Women's Hoops Violations
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Responding to student-athlete complaints in July, the EMU athletic department began an investigation into its women's basketball program and found a number of violations. Those violations were self-reported to the NCAA and head coach AnnMarie Gilbert has been suspended without pay for one month.
Ball State Commits to Title IX Changes
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
Ball State has sent a letter to OCR agreeing to Title IX modifications in the areas of budgeting, equipment and recruitment. The agreement is a result of an OCR investigation that began in 2008. The agreement also obligates Ball State to look into the departure of several coaches over the last few years to determine if the departures may be related to Title IX issues.
Pearl's Contract Affords Problematic Protection
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
ESPN reported that one of the reasons why Bruce Pearl is still working despite lying to NCAA investigators is because his contract does not allow for termination for cause until an NCAA finding has been reached as opposed to the institution's determination that a violation took place. The contract language is reminiscent of the contract protections in former Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien's contract.
UT's Pearl Misled NCAA Investigators
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The Associated Press is reporting that the NCAA is headed to Knoxville to conduct an investigation into the entire athletic department. The NCAA had previously interviewed men's basketball Coach Bruce Pearl in June and he apparently has acknowledged that he misled the investigators about excessive contact with recruits. AD Mike Hamilton has already imposed a significant financial penalty on Pearl and has banned him from off campus recruiting for a year.
Sections : Sports Media
Boston Globe to Keep Most Sports News Free
Sat, Oct 02, 2010
The Boston Globe next year will split its digital news brands into two distinct websites, keeping Boston.com free while establishing a subscription-only pay site, BostonGlobe.com, which will feature all the content produced by the newspaper’s journalists. Some Globe content, such as breaking news and sports, will remain on Boston.com, but the precise mix has yet to be decided.
espnW Coming Soon
Sat, Oct 02, 2010
Coming soon to the sports world is an attempt by ESPN to more effectively reach its female audience. espnW is going to start as a blog and depending on its reception it could evolve into its own channel.
CBS College Sports to Broadcast Patriot League Games
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The Patriot League and CBS College Sports Network entered into an agreement for the 2011 season that showcases 10 men's and two women's contests, including three Patriot League Men's Basketball Tournament games and the Women's Basketball Championship.
Boise State Makes Sports Illustrated Cover
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Sports Illustrated examines the BCS and the dilemma posed to it by the rise of non-BCS conference power Boise State.
Hockey East Signs Partnership Deal with CBS-CSN
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna and CBS College Sports Network Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Herbst announced a multi-year partnership with the network beginning with the upcoming 2010-2011 season.
NCAA and Turner Sports Reach Agreement on Digital Properties
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
The NCAA announced that it has entered a multi-year contract with Turner Sports to form "NCAA Digital" that will operate the NCAA's web site and other digital platforms and enhance related coverage and content.
Sections : Sports Marketing
MAAC Launches 30th Anniversary Championships Branding
Fri, Oct 01, 2010
In keeping with the celebratory events of the 2010-2011 academic year and its 30th Anniversary, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has unveiled a family of championship marks, providing a new visual identity for the 17 MAAC Championship events.
Northeast Conference Signs with LRG
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The NEC has hired LRG to help maximize exposure opportunities for both NEC branded product and NEC cross-branded product at retail, online and at championship venues. LRG also has licensing agreements with many of the NEC schools.
Summit League Announces Partnership With American Airlines
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Summit League Commissioner Tom Douple announced today that American Airlines has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2010-11 Summit League Championships and as the Official Airline of The Summit League.
Marketing Geared Toward Sweetness
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
A lollipop manufacturer has struck a deal with 144 independent college bookstores to market and sell lolllipops focused on each institution's football, basketball, and baseball teams according to PRnewswire.com.
AAA Mid-Atlantic Partners with Maryland
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
AAA Mid-Atlantic has entered into a corporate partnership with Terrapin Sports Marketing. The new five-year agreement confirms that AAA will be a sponsor of the University of Maryland through the 2014-15 Football and Basketball seasons. The foundation of the new partnership will be AAA’s entitlement of the AAA Red Zone student section.
Study Analyzes Female Interest in College Football by Conference
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Chris Baysden of the Triangle Business Journal describes the highlights in a recent study on female fan interest in college football which indicated a strong connection to SEC schools.
Sections : Personnel Moves
Mullens Signs Oregon AD Contract
Sat, Oct 02, 2010
Rob Mullens has signed a five year contract that will earn him a base salary of $450,000 and deferred compensation of $50,000. Athletic and academic incentives could add up to $150,000 annually.
Oregon's Kelly Gets Contract Extension
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Oregon Coach Chip Kelly has agreed to a six-year, $20.5-million contract extension that makes him the Pacific 10 Conference's second-highest-paid coach behind USC's Lane Kiffin, LATimes.com reported.
Mountain West Announces Staff Changes
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Mountain West Conference Commissioner Craig Thompson has announced the promotion of one staff member and new responsibilities for two others, as well as the hiring of two staff positions.
Towson Names Mike Waddell AD
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Waddell is leaving his post as the Senior Associate Athletic Director in charge of External Relations at the University of Cincinnati.
Seattle U. Swim Coach Resigns
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Seattle University head swimming coach Craig Mallery, the only head coach in the 14-year history of the swimming program, has decided to step down from his head coach responsibilities at SU.
UNC-Wilmington AD Mehrtens Resigns
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
In announcing her resignation, Kelly Mehrtens stressed that stepping down was her decision, and that the decision was made based on the best interests of UNCW, its athletic programs, its coaches and student athletes.
Seton Hall AD Quinlan Steps Down
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
Joseph A. Quinlan, Jr., Seton Hall University's Director of Athletics and Recreational Services, announced Friday that he will resign effective October 8.
Utah State Extends Football Coach and AD
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
With momentum on its side and expansion in the air, Utah State has extended the contracts of AD Scott Barnes and football coach Gary Anderson through 2016.
IUPUI Fires Women's Basketball Coach Following Probe
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
IUPUI has fired Shann Hart after reports of player abuse and NCAA violations were reported in the Indianapolis Star and were investigated by a campus committee. The firing was without cause and will result in a $300,000 payment to Hart.
Irish Name Murphy Athletics Business Manager
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Kathleen O'Grady Murphy, who previously served as the manager for charitable remainders trust and pension funds at the University of Notre Dame for 10 years, has been named business manager in the Irish athletics department
Col. Sam Johnson Named Interim AD at Army
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Col. Johnson has been the athletic department's chief of staff since September 2008. He follows Kevin Anderson and will assume day-to-day leadership of the Army program upon Anderson's departure for the University of Maryland AD position at the end of September.
St. Michael's (Vt.) Names Hall Swim Coach
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Eileen Hall, an assistant coach with the Saint Michael's College men's and women's swimming and diving program last season and longtime club coach, has been named the head coach of both programs.
Battista Named to Key Role in Penn State Programs
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
USCHO.com reports that Joe Battista, the longtime Penn State men’s club coach and school employee, will be the associate athletic director for ice arena operations and the director of the Ice Arena and Hockey Campaign.
Cal Poly AD Announces Retirement
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
According to sanluisopisbo.com, Cal Poly athletic director Alison Cone announced she is retiring from her position in December.
Ohio U. Tackles Bobcat Mascot for Pre-game Hijinks
Mon, Sep 20, 2010
Cleveland.com reports that Ohio University has apologized to Ohio State and its fans after the school's Bobcat mascot tackled the Brutus Buckeye mascot, touching off an impromptu wrestling match before Saturday's game at Ohio Stadium won by the No.2-ranked Buckeyes, 43-7.
CoSIDA Teams with Eclaro Sports
Sun, Sep 19, 2010
Eclaro Sports, an executive search firm, is partnering with CoSIDA and compiling a confidential database of sports communications professionals, so that when jobs open, it can match up qualified candidates to the position.
Paris Junior College Names AD
Sat, Sep 18, 2010
Paris Junior College (La.) women's head basketball coach, Sean LeBeauf, has been named Athletic Director at the school.
Winston-Salem Names Interim Media Director
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Trevin Q. Goodwin has been named the Interim Director of Athletic Media Relations at Winston-Salem State University.