RSS 2.0 FeedMullens 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.
Personnel Moves
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.