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November 30, 2014
TROY UNIVERSITY
Sources tell College AD new Troy head football coach Neal Brown plans to keep four coaches from Larry Blakeney’s current staff. Other news outlets have reported that Kenny Edenfield, current offensive coordinator under Blakeney will retain a job on Brown’s new staff. Our sources tell us this is accurate information, but also tell us three other current staff members under Blakeney will retain jobs as well. We will keep you updated as we hear more.
UAB
Sports Illustrated’s Thayer Evans is reporting that Alabama-Birmingham is firing athletic director Brian Mackin and will announce later this week that it will be shutting down its football program. Speculation surrounding the direction of the program began about a month ago. Over the past few weeks, sources had told College AD, UAB head football coach Bill Clark was very much in the mix for the Troy head coaching job and he was making moves get off a “sinking ship”. Now that Kentucky offensive coordinator Neal Brown will assume head coaching duties for Troy football, It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Bill Clark in 2015.
TROY UNIVERSITY
According to multiple news outlets, Director of Athletics John Hartwell will name University of Kentucky offensive coordinator Neal Brown head football coach at Troy. Our sources tell us the official announcement will come tomorrow, and Brown will be on campus today. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that Brown’s contract will be a five-year deal worth $3.5 million.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
University of Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst has dismissed Head Football Coach Bo Pelini effective immediately. According to the Lincoln Journal Star, Pelini will be owed $7.65 million, $150,000 monthly for the next 51 months and the assistants will be owed just over $3.1 million.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
According to Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, Indiana head football coach Kevin Wilson will return to coach the Hoosiers in 2015. Indiana went 4-8 this year overall and 1-7 in conference. In his four year tenure at Indiana, Wilson has not posted a winning a season.
UC SANTA BARBARA
Sources tell College AD former Portland State Athletics Director Torre Chisholm has been in communication with UC Santa Barbara. Chisholm resigned from Portland State to “pursue other career opportunities”. Consequently enough, this past summer, UC Santa Barbara Athletic Director Mark Massari left to assume the Deputy Athletic Director position at Oregon State. We’ll keep you updated as we hear more.
November 29, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
With Michigan athletic director Jim Hackett alluding to the fact that the Brady Hoke’s fate rested on the Michigan Ohio State game, expect the dismissal to come soon. Hoke has been the head football coach at Michigan since 2011. In his four seasons as coach, Hoke has an overall record of 31-20. This includes Hoke’s worst season in 2014 during his tenure at Michigan, compiling a record of 5-7. Sources tell College AD that Jim Harbaugh is the clear number one candidate for the job. Harbaugh is currently the head football coach for the San Francisco 49ers, having held the job since 2011. Harbaugh has strong ties to Michigan, playing football there from 1983-86. It will be interesting to see if they can lure him away from the San Francisco 49ers. We will keep you updated as we hear more.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Sources tell College AD that athletics director Ben Jay and head football coach Norm Chow will meet this coming Tuesday or Wednesday to discuss the direction of the Hawaii program under Chow’s leadership. Chow has spent the past three seasons in his current role, earning an overall record of 8-28 during his time as head football coach. The Rainbow Warriors play their last game of the season tonight at 7PM EST against Fresno State. We’ll keep you updated as we hear more.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Lehigh seeks an Assistant Tennis Coach to provide support to the head coach in all facets of the tennis program (men’s and women’s) in advancing the mission of the University and the Department of Athletics. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE
More details have been released about the suspension of the College of Saint Rose women’s soccer coach Laurie Darling Guetheil that occurred earlier this month.The college’s athletic department revealed that Guetheil made penicillin available to players who complained that they were sick. Reportedly, four players took one pill each, prior to either going to Urgent Care or taking over-the-counter cold medicine. Gutheil remains suspended through the rest of the season. -TWC News-
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
Idaho State’s Mike Kramer joined an elite and exclusive club Wednesday, selected by league peers as the 2014 Big Sky Conference Football Coach of the Year. The former Montana State head coach became just the second coach in Division I history to earn Coach of the Year honors at three different schools within the same conference. Kramer guided the Bengals to their best season in more than a decade, compiling an 8-4 campaign. The eight victories marked a five-win improvement from the 2013 season. -MTN News-
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Texas A&M is on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator after Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin announced yesterday that Mark Snyder has been relieved of his duties. The defense struggled mightily throughout the second half of the season. Snyder’s contract, which paid him an annual salary of $700,000, was scheduled to run through March 31, 2016. He joined Texas A&M’s staff prior to the 2012 season, when Sumlin was hired. Sumlin said linebackers coach Mark Hagen will serve as the interim defensive coordinator for the Aggies’ bowl game. -Sam Khan Jr., ESPN-
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Michigan may have found its new athletic director, and if reports are true, he was already on campus. According to FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman, Michigan will remove the interim tag from current athletic director Jim Hackett and keep him on to man the position. A few days ago, Hackett said that he would evaluate head football coach Brady Hoke’s status with the school after the season, and admitted that this weekend’s game against Ohio State would play a major impact. -Dan Lyons-
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
NIU seeks a Head Baseball Coach to be responsible for the organization, management, administration, and coaching of a Division I baseball program, in conjunction with other department responsibilities. Apply here by December 5th.
November 28, 2014
UNLV
UNLV Director of Athletics Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced Friday that UNLV football head coach Bobby Hauck is resigning his position after coaching the team in Saturday’s season-ending game against Nevada, Reno at Sam Boyd Stadium. Hauck went 15-48 during his tenure at UNLV.
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman is reporting that the Golden Hurricane are expected to dismiss Bill Blankenship at the conclusion of the season. Over the past two seasons, Blankenship has gone 4-18 during that span. Athletics Director, Dr. Derrick Gragg is expected to begin looking for Blankenship’s replacement immediately.
TROY UNIVERSITY
Sources close to the situations at both UAB and Troy have told College AD that UAB head football coach Bill Clark is high on the list to become the next head football coach at Troy, if circumstances permit. We are told that multiple conversations have gone back and forth between Clark’s agent Dennis Cordell, and Troy athletics director John Hartwell. It will be interesting to see what UAB president Dr. Ray Watts looks to do with the future of the UAB football program, as this decision could affect who becomes the next head coach at Troy.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
The university today announced the hiring of former University of Georgia athletic director Damon Evans as senior associate athletic director. Most recently Evans was a managing partner at Evolution Sports Partners in New Jersey. The new business focused on technology, analytics, and consulting services for athletic organizations. Before being dismissed from UGA in 2010, Evans was named the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year for the Division I Southeast Region in 2009. He also earned the Sports Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award in 2004, 2005 and 2007.
SOUTH CAROLINA AND CLEMSON
On Saturday, South Carolina and Clemson are set to meet on the football field for the 112th time, dating to their first gridiron encounter in 1896. One of the most storied and historic rivalries in all of college football, the annual game between the state’s largest public institutions has never had an official name. The athletic departments of both schools announced this week the official adoption of “The Palmetto Bowl” as the name of the game moving forward, and a trophy and logo will be developed and unveiled prior to the 2015 game.
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Montana State seeks a Head Women’s Volleyball Coach to be responsible for the overall coaching, management, and excellence of MSU’s Volleyball program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
TROY UNIVERSITY
LSU recruiting coordinator and running backs coach Frank Wilson is “in the mix” for the head coaching position at Troy. Wilson and Ole Miss co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Matt Luke are reported to be candidates for the job at Troy, a Sun Belt Conference program that transitioned from Football Championship Subdivision in 2001. Kentucky OC Neal Brown and Texas running backs coach Tommie Robinson are also in the mix. Troy coach Larry Blakeney announced his retirement in October. His 24-year stint atop the program will end Saturday with a home game against Louisiana-Lafayette. Troy is expected to name a head coach as early as next week. – Ross Dellenger, The Advocate-
FISHER COLLEGE
Ashley Laramie has had a front-row seat to excellent general managing and coaching in her position as the assistant general manager of the North Shore Navigators of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Laramie is the new softball coach, assistant sports information director, and game operations manager at Fisher College. -Cary Shuman-
COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Columbia State’s Louis Conner will retire Dec. 31 after 26 years as basketball coach and athletic director, the community college announced today. Conner, 64, was Columbia State’s basketball coach for 17 years before being named athletic director in 2005. Softball Coach Johnny Littrell, 58, will become interim athletic director. – The Daily Herald-
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Bob Burchard has spent 27 years as the athletic director at Columbia College, but he sees no reason to be complacent. After adding five sports in 2012, Burchard is set to add five more to the Cougars’ lineup in 2016: men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, and a baseball team. Currently, roughly 140 student-athletes call Columbia College home. That’s twice as many athletes as the school had before 2012. And after the new additions in 2016, the school could see a 100-person increase in the number of student-athletes it has on campus. -Kevin Modelski-
LEARFIELD SPORTS
Learfield Sports announced today that Lane Robertson will serve as general manager for its “LA Tech Sports Properties” entity beginning Dec. 1, 2014. Robertson, a Lafayette, La. native, joins the Ruston-based multimedia rights holder for Louisiana Tech Athletics having previously served with Learfield’s dedicated properties representing Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri. Most recently, Robertson was director of sales in Houston, Texas for Texas A&M Sports Properties, Learfield Sports’ entity supporting Aggie Athletics. -Tim Owens-
EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
EOU seeks a Head Men’s Soccer Coach/Director of Facilities to be responsible for all phases of competitive NAIA Soccer program and to be responsible for the day to day operations of facilities related to intercollegiate athletics and recreation and is the primary contact person related to facility issues. Apply here by December 11th.
November 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving from the College AD staff !
November 26, 2014
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Head football coach Nigel Burton was dismissed earlier today from his position. Oregon Live says the new Athletics Director will make the hire. However, College AD’s sources say that the university is not close to naming its next Athletics Director. The whole process could take some time before a new head football coach is named. The Vikings went 21-36 during head football coach Nigel Burton’s five years on the job, including a 3-9 record this season. Burton replaced Jerry Glanville as PSU head coach in 2009. Prior to his arrival, Burton was the defensive coordinator at the University of Nevada.
BENEDICT COLLEGE
Benedict College has released head football coach James Woody from his contract. Said school athletic director Willie Washington, “We appreciate the hard work Coach Woody and his staff performed over the last few seasons. But after a careful review of the entire football program, it was determined that a change in direction was necessary.”
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Mike London will return as head football coach at Virginia for the 2015 season University of Virginia Director of Athletics Craig Littlepage announced on Wednesday. “It was important to see improvement in our football program this season,” Littlepage said. “I’ve seen signs of progress in many areas. Through the staff changes made over the last two years, we are better at teaching the game and in the overall development of the student-athletes.”
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
Big things are happening for the University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics Department. The Seahawks kicked off the 2014-15 basketball season with announcing the news for a new logo. A formal introduction of the school’s new athletic identity will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015.
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
UALR Interim Director of Athletics Bob Denman has named Sheena Howell the department’s new Director of Development. Howell comes back to UALR after spending the last two years as Director of Marketing with the QBOT Corporation. Before her time with QBOT, Howell spend two years in the UALR Department of Athletics as the Trojans’ Director of Sales. Howell cultivated relationships with donors and assisted in managing SpectacUALR, the department’s annual fundraiser.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
WVU seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations to manage the day-to-day operations of the Expert Business Office, assist in the human resource functions of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, administer the employee hiring process, and serve as a contact for all campus employees. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
Ole Miss seeks an Associate Director of Athletics Academic Support to provide oversight and coordination of the daily activities of academic counselors and learning specialists. This person will oversee a lot of programs and processes, such as class attendance, progress reports, and other grade information. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
The executive director of the new UAB Football Foundation said his organization is prepared to raise $4-5 million in the next year and even more over the next decade to support the program. UAB’s football future has been in question since a group of former players expressed concern earlier this month that the school’s administration is considering shutting down the program. Despite those concerns, neither UAB President Ray Watts nor AD Brian Mackin has said publicly that UAB will continue to play football beyond the 2016 season. -Kevin Scarbinsky-
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
After going 6 and 18 over the past two seasons and not making a bowl game, UVA Head Coach Mike London has been on the hot seat in Charlottesville. Since then, there’s been talk about whether London will keep his job at the end of this season, if the Cavaliers can’t turn things around and make a bowl game for the first time since 2011. The topic has seemed to unify the players, who are out to win one for London Friday against the Hokies. -WDBJ-
VIRGINIA TECH
Virginia Tech seeks an Associate Director of Student Athlete Academic Support Services to will oversee academic counseling for student-athletes in assigned sports, contribute to the eligibility process and procedures for all student-athletes, and serve on campus committees as appointed by the Director of Student Athlete Academic Support Services. Apply here by December 8th.
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
George Washington University is seeking an athletics communication specialist. The qualified candidate will assist in the preparation of coaches and student-athletes for media interviews. This person will identify and implement online and social media strategies. The candidate will also have to provide professional writing in promoting and publicizing George Washington Athletics. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
VMI seeks a Head Football Coach to be responsible for all facets of conducting a successful NCAA Division I FCS football program in the Southern Conference. Employment begins December 15th. Apply here.
November 25, 2014
WAGNER COLLEGE
Jason Houghtaling was officially introduced as Wagner College’s head football coach on Tuesday, but the seeds to a coaching career were planted long before the press conference at the Spiro Center. Houghtaling, 33, succeeds Walt Hameline, who won a school-record 223 games during his 34 seasons at Grymes Hill. Hameline remains the school’s athletic director and hired his assistant head coach/offensive coordinator after announcing his coaching retirement on Monday morning. -Jim Waggoner-
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Over 100 people were candidates for the Owens Community College AD position, which closed at the end of October with no selected candidate. The search started immediately after AD Rudy Yovich accepted the job of AD at Defiance College back in July. Here’s the list of names.
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Southwestern College seeks a head football coach to be responsible for organizing, directing, and administering competitive football program in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, as well as the NCAA as a whole. Previous experience coaching competitive football, as well as recruiting experience is required. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Lonnie Boyd, Director of Human Resources.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
After the worst season in program history, South Dakota State volleyball coach Phil McDaniel on Monday resigned, ending a four-year tenure that never really got off the ground. The Jackrabbits went 40-82 overall and 16-48 in conference play under McDaniel, including a mark of 6-27 and 0-16 this fall. Athletics Director Justin Sell plans to hire a replacement through a national search, ideally culminating near the start of the spring semester. The next coach will be the program’s fourth since 2007. -Terry Vandrovec, Argus Leader-
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Eric Wolford is out as Head Football Coach at YSU, the official announcement taking place today. Wolford is slated to address the team at that time. Having just completed his fifth campaign heading up the program, Wolford had one year left on his contract after signing an extension prior to the season, a deal which included a $100,000 buyout for that contract. A national search will begin for Wolford’s replacement immediately. A timetable for hiring a new head football coach is unclear. A new coach could be hired quickly if the ideal candidate materializes. The search could take up to a month. -Chad Krispinsky-
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Eastern Michigan University is seeking an Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine to serve as primary athletic trainer for the football team; and develop and coordinate a healthcare program for all student-athletes. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
TROY UNIVERSITY
Troy University is seeking an assistant football coach to be responsible for planning, implementing, and administering the program appropriately, while ensuring that the program adheres to all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, the conference, and the institution. The chosen candidate will have at least three years experience coaching football. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
November 24, 2014
COLBY COLLEGE
Sources tell College AD that Colby College AD search is ongoing. The first round of interviews will occur on December 1/2. No invites have been extended as of yet. The position has been open since late October.
WAGNER COLLEGE
Walt Hameline, who guided Wagner College to the 1987 NCAA Division III championship and won a school-record 223 games, is retiring as head coach after 34 seasons, the college planned to announce Monday. Hameline is also the school’s athletic director, a role he assumed from P.J. Carlesimo in 1982. Associate head coach/offensive coordinator Jason Houghtaling will be introduced as Hameline’s successor during a Tuesday noon press conference at the Spiro Center. -Joe D’Amodio-
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
VMI announced today that the contract of head football coach Sparky Woods will not be extended, and the Keydets will have a new coach for the 2015 season. The move was announced by athletic director Dave Diles in an early-afternoon press release sent out by the athletic department. School officials said the search for a successor will begin immediately.
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Norfolk State football coach Pete Adrian is retiring after 10 seasons leading the Spartans and 46 years in coaching, the school announced this afternoon. No replacement has been named, and an NSU official confirmed that a search for a new coach will begin immediately. His departure follows a season in which the Spartans went 4-8 overall and 4-4 in the MEAC. They remained in a jumbled league title hunt until the final two weeks of the season. -David Hall, The Virginian-Pilot-
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Oregon State University and Samaritan Health Services have had a longstanding partnership when it comes to helping heal battered or bruised athletes. Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, they will take that relationship to a new level with the opening of the new 17,500-square-foot Samaritan Sports Medicine Center at 845 S.W. 30th St. on the OSU campus. The building will managed and staffed by Samaritan Health Services doctors and physical therapists. – Alex Paul, Albany Democrat-Herald-
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
A few weeks after two frontrunners emerged for the New Mexico State Athletics Director position, sources have confirmed to us who will be the new Athletics Director. We have been told for awhile who it would be. Here’s the name!
FRESNO STATE
The Athletics Director search had concluded recently with the naming of Jim Bartko as Athletics Director. However, we have learned much more about the process behind-the-scenes, and we know who were actually in it. Here are the final details and the full list of the candidates.
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Marquette seeks an Assistant Director for Athletics Communication to be responsible for assisting primarily with the media relations functions for the sports of men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s cross country/track & field. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
UNCW seeks a Director of Development for Major Gifts – Athletics to be responsible for the management of UNCW’s development efforts as they relate to prospect identification, major donor relationship cultivation, solicitation and stewardship in the area of Athletics in order to reach the strategic and foremost fundraising objectives of the university. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here (# 15E069)
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Columbia took a 21-game losing streak after its season finale at Brown on Saturday. Lee C. Bollinger, the university president, sent a letter to football alumni on Thursday in which he promised a comprehensive review of the program while offering support for Coach Peter Mangurian, who has two years remaining on a five-year contract. Bollinger announced the hiring of Rick Taylor, a former football coach and athletic director, to oversee the review. -Tom Pedulla – The New York Times-
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Michigan interim athletic director Jim Hackett will be the one to decide the future of coach Brady Hoke. It is not clear when a decision will be made. Hackett has been the school’s interim AD since Oct. 31, when Dave Brandon resigned. Hackett has met with Hoke several times since taking over the athletic department. He said he does not feel pressure to immediate decide on Hoke. The Wolverines entered Saturday’s game against Maryland 5-5. -Sports Xchange-
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
MSU announced in a press conference that former football Head Coach Terry Allen’s contract will not be renewed, A committee has been assembled to find a new candidate. AD Kyle Moats said that he enjoyed Allen’s passion for MSU but saw that change was needed. “I have high expectations for this program. We will open up an immediate national search for the next head coach,” said Moats. Allen’s Assistant Head Coach and Staff will also be let go at the end of December. MSU expects to have new coach by the January recruiting period. -KOLR10 News-
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Indiana men’s tennis coach Randy Bloemendaal has been dismissed from his position, following an investigation into NCAA and department-level violations. According to a press release, Bloemendaal “was responsible for Secondary/Level III (NCAA) violations relating to Voluntary Athletically Related Activities, Summer Workout Sessions, and Required Time Off.” Bloemendaal had been the head men’s tennis coach at Indiana for eight years. A national search will begin immediately. Jeremy Gray, an associate AD, will oversee the program in the meantime, and lead the search. -Indy Star-
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE
UNC Charlotte’s athletic department has temporarily halted baseball activities while it investigates the baseball team for hazing allegations. The university has also issued interim suspensions of several players. No players’ names are being released. Chancellor Philip Dubois said the investigation is being conducted outside of the athletics department by the student affairs division under the direction of the office of legal affairs. Since the investigation is ongoing, few details are available. -TWC News Staff-
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
When Dr. Pat Clare was a Husker football player in the 1960s, Memorial Stadium’s field was grass and crowds were much smaller. Half a century later, Clare stood on the sidelines of a very different Memorial Stadium Saturday during his last home game as the University of Nebraska’s chief orthopedic surgeon. After 40 years of treating the ankles, knees, shoulders, joints, toes and fingers of the UNL’s student athletes, Clare is retiring. – Hailey Konnath-
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Iowa State seeks a Media Production Specialist to be responsible for the creation and implementation of live and on-demand content for all digital platforms (website, phones, tablets) and a dedicated 24 hours a day, 7 day a week cable TV channel on the Mediacom cable lineup. Apply here by December 2nd.
November 23, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Illinois is seeking a director of sports nutrition to be responsible for assessing and counseling student-athletes on optional nutritional practices, as well as managerial oversight of all aspects of the Sports Nutrition Program. Apply here by December 4th.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an athletics business manager to be responsible for the day-to-day management, in conjunction with the Senior Associate Athletic Director and the Associate Athletic Director of the business and financial services within the Athletic Department. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – GREEN BAY
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is seeking a head men’s soccer coach, who will be responsible for all aspects of running a Division I program. The chosen candidate will report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Development. Applicants should submit a cover letter that specifically addresses the candidate’s qualifications for this position, as well as a resume, and contact information for three references. Apply here by December 7th.
November 21, 2014
UCLA
UCLA announced today that it is naming a series of recreation and athletics facilities in honor of Jackie Robinson, the legendary four-sport Bruin star who went on to break the color barrier in Major League baseball and earn a place in the Hall of Fame. In an official naming ceremony on the Drake Stadium concourse, UCLA officials said 22 facilities will be named the Jackie Robinson Athletics and Recreation Complex.
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
HPU athletic director Dan Hauser has named Chris Wood as the department’s senior associate athletic director for internal/external operations. Wood brings strong ties in the Triad with him to High Point, having spent the last three years as the vice president of corporate partnerships for the Winston-Salem Dash. He has managed and generated more than $6 million in ticket sales and sponsorship revenue over his career.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Michigan State associate women’s volleyball coach Russ Carney has announced his retirement, effective the end of 2014. Carney has played a crucial role in the Spartans having assembled back-to-back top ten recruiting classes. Carney has also been the academic coordinator on the coaching staff, and; over the past ten years; Michigan State has produced 46 Academic All-Big Ten Citations and 10 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, in addition to two Academic All-America and five Academic All-District selections.
NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Sources report that Emporia State offensive coordinator Matt Walter will be the new head football coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State. Matt Walter is entering his sixth season as ESU’s Strength and Conditioning Coach and his fourth as Offensive Coordinator. His primary coaching position had been the offensive line. Walter spent the four previous seasons as the head strength and conditioning coach for the New Mexico State football team.
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
Northern Illinois head baseball coach Ed Mathey resigned Thursday and will head to Naperville to become the head coach at North Central College. Mathey, a North Central alumus, led the Cardinals from 1994-2002 before taking over the Huskies’ program. He will take over for John Fitzgerald, who became the head coach at the University of Chicago in September. Mathey is NIU’s all-time leader in wins, and had a record of 294-371-2 in his tenure with the Huskies, which began in 2003.
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
Jacksonville University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services to review the student-athletes’ academic credentials, provide information to the athletic department on eligibility issues, and educate student-athletes on NCAA rules. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Stanford University seeks a Director of Fan Experience to create experiences and design game elements that satisfy the evolving preferences of fans to ensure a successful event experience.. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 65124)
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Colorado State University’s Athletic Department has formally recommended construction of a multi-sport stadium on campus instead of renovating the existing football stadium three miles west of the school. Cost estimates for a new stadium range from $180 million to $225 million, depending on seating capacity. University President Tony Frank is expected to make a recommendation to CSU Board of Governors at a Dec. 4-5 meeting in Denver. -AP-
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Florida State athletic director Stan Wilcox said in a statement Thursday that athletic events this weekend will be played. A gunman reportedly identified as an FSU alumnus opened fire inside a library at the university early Thursday morning. The man reportedly wounded three people before police killed him. The statement says that the school has been assured that the threat has been dealt with. Classes were canceled for Thursday but the campus remains open. -SI Wire-
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Jim Hackett’s appointment as Michigan interim athletic director was approved during Thursday’s University of Michigan Regents meeting. The athletic department request for a $5.8 million upgrade of the Yost ice rink floor and refrigeration system also was approved. Funding for the project will come from athletic department resources, and construction is expected to be completed by next summer. -Angelique Chengelis, The Detroit News-
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
Manhattanville College is seeking an Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions. This position will focus on recruitment, counselor relations, strengthening brand image, cohort management, and decision-making. For more information on applying, contact Human Resources.
ARCADIA UNIVERSITY
Arcadia University seeks a head women’s volleyball coach/Assistant Sports Information Director to be involved in all aspects of managing the program and to aid the Sports Information Director in the publicity and promotion of the department’s 16 varsity sports. Apply here by November 28th.
November 20, 2014
FRESNO STATE
College AD is the first to confirm that the Fresno State Athletics Director search is finally over. The press conference will take place tomorrow at 10AM PT. Want to know the name of the new AD? We have it here!
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
BYU strength and conditioning coach Jay Omer today announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2014 season after a 43-year career that includes more than 30 years in college athletics at six different universities. Omer has served as BYU’s head strength & conditioning coach the past 14 seasons after previously working at Georgia Tech, Washington State, East Carolina, Tulane and Auburn. Omer will finish his outstanding career with BYU football’s trip to the inaugural Miami Beach Bowl in Miami on Dec. 22.
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
St. Norbert College has a new head football coach today. Steve Opgenorth has resigned his position after just one season. The school promoted Defensive Coordinator Dan McCarthy to the post effective immediately. McCarthy just finished his first season as the Green Knights’ defensive coordinator. McCarthy’s collegiate experience includes coaching at UW-Stout from 2007-10, where he coached offensive line and defensive line. – Bill Scott, Wisconsin Radio Network-
NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
North Park University’s Athletic Department introduced Natalie Dietz as its new head women’s volleyball coach on Thursday afternoon. Dietz had previously spent a year as a graduate assistant at North Park. Prior to arriving at North Park, Dietz had an outstanding four-year career as a volleyball player at Michigan State. Dietz also played for Nova KBM Branik in Slovenia, leading them to a league championship.
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Much hype and excitement surrounded the first on-campus Homecoming football game in 40 years Saturday at Yulman Stadium. Critics of Tulane Director of Athletics Rick Dickson, however, made a bigger noise, as they raised more than $1,200 to fly a “Fire Dickson” air banner campaign over the stadium during the game. The “Fire Dickson” campaign has also emerged on social media, including Twitter. An account is tweeting what it says are Dickson’s shortcomings over the past 15 years and calling for his removal. -Jordan Figured, Tulane Hullaballoo-
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
At ULM, various projects have been taking place over the last few months with other projects set to begin in the near future. Thanks to a recent gift for the weight room enhancement project as well as the new Field Turf revolution that was installed prior to this season ($450,000 donation from JPS Aviation / JPS Equipment Rental), nearly $5 million has been raised for the football program over the last eight months.
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
The football team’s scheduled game against Kent State at UB Stadium yesterday evening was canceled due to “travel issues” with Kent State’s equipment truck. The truck has been stranded since last night due to road closings caused by Western New York’s massive lake effect snowstorm. MAC, Buffalo and Kent State officials held a conference call this morning to determine whether to reschedule the game or cancel it indefinitely. The game has been tentatively scheduled for tomorrow at 1PM ET. -Tom Dinki-
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
The Texas Tech administrative assistant of the athletics department may not always be in the spotlight, but her impact on the program is known by everyone around the program. After close to 30 years of service with Tech, Sheila Tucker has decided to retire next month. In 1986, Tucker was working as a secretary for the city of Idalou when her brother-in-law, who was working for Tech, got her an interview with Joe Hornaday, the athletic director at the time. -Daniel Gotera-
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Prairie View A&M University announced on Monday that head football coach Heishma Northern has been relieved of his duties. Defensive backs coach Bubba McDowell has been named the interim head coach. McDowell played for the Houston Oilers from 1989-1994. While at Prairie View, Northern compiled a record of 19-25, including a 5-5 record in 2014. Northern spent 6 seasons as the team’s defensive coordinator before being named head coach in 2011. A national search for his replacement will begin immediately. -Daniel Gotera-
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Northeastern University is seeking a fitness program coordinator. The chosen candidate will be in charge of scheduling and supervising a comprehensive fitness program that will include assisting in the training and evaluation of the fitness instructors. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY
Heidelberg University is seeking a qualified applicant for head men’s soccer coach. Beyond teaching student-athletes directly, responsibilities include travel, budget management, scheduling, fundraising, overseeing assistant coaches, as well as public relations. For more information on applying, contact Athletics Director Matt Palm.
NCAA
Chris Dawson, associate commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference, will serve as the next chair of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee during the 2015-16 academic year. Currently serving her fourth year as a member of the committee, Dawson will succeed current chair Dru Hancock, senior associate commissioner for the Big 12 Conference. She will officially become the 17th chair of the committee on September 1, 2015.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Oregon softball’s new stadium will open in time for the 2016 season at the same location as Howe Field, athletic director Rob Mullens announced yesterday. Folllowing the 2015 season, the athletic department plans to tear down Howe Field and build the new Jane Sanders Stadium by the following spring. Mullens also announced that the athletic department has hired Howard S. Wright as the general contractor and Chris Harston as senior project manager. -Jack Heffernan-
CLARION UNIVERSITY
A number of recommendations to take the program to the next level were accepted by President Karen M. Whitney, Ph.D. “This plan ushers in a new era of excellence for our intercollegiate sports program,” Whitney said. The aim is to strategically invest to increase the ability to compete, through enhanced scholarship funding, in four current athletics programs-women’s volleyball, women’s swimming and diving, men’s football and men’s wrestling.
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Matt Blymier was named Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director on Monday. Blymier spent the past two years at Maine Maritime Academy as the Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director where he was responsible for the Mariners’ 11 Division III programs. During his time at Maine Maritime, Blymier upgraded the department’s live web streaming, developed the department’s first identity guide, had a new secondary created and launched an athletics online store.
UGA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is seeking a head women’s soccer coach. Responsibilities include teaching student-athletes directly, recruiting, organizing and conducting practices as well as game plans, and generally promoting the program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (# 20141918).
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Bowdoin College is currently accepting applications for the position of head football coach. The chosen candidate will direct all aspects of the team; including teaching student-athletes directly, recruiting, scheduling, program administration, budgeting, and more as assigned by the Athletic Director. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
November 19, 2014
FRESNO STATE
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
The NCAA has imposed sanctions on Weber State after it found that a math instructor had improperly helped Wildcats football players with their course work, quizzes and tests. The NCAA put Weber State on probation for three years, reduced scholarships for the football program and imposed at least $5,000 in fines for violating ethical conduct rules. The penalties do not include a postseason ban. The team wraps up the season against Idaho State in Pocatello on Saturday.
FRESNO STATE
Sources tell College AD that Fresno State is extremely close to naming its next Athletics Director. We are also told when the decision could come about at the earliest. Five candidates are in the running, and the final name could be one of these five or could be someone outside of the list. Here are the candidates so far.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
EMU Department of Athletics has named Becky Heckart as its Eagles Pride Fund Director. In this role, Heckart will help develop an annual giving program to support all EMU student-athletes and to directly assist head coaches in fundraising efforts. Heckart will also play a lead role in athletics events and donor stewardship. Heckart comes to Ypsilanti following an eight-month tenure as the finance assistant on a US Senatorial Campaign which raised more than 10 million dollars.
AIR FORCE ACADEMY
A top Air Force Academy athletic official was arrested in a Colorado Springs prostitution sting, police confirmed yesterday. Dermot J. Coll had abruptly resigned his position as head of the academy athletic department’s fundraising arm on Friday. Coll was praised for his direction of the nonprofit and its staff of 120. His work included soliciting donor money to spare sports programs that could fall victim to federal budget cuts.
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
The University of Redlands seeks a Head Volleyball coach to direct all aspects of a NCAA Division III Volleyball program. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The WAC seeks a Director of Championships & Marketing to be responsible for enhancing the student-athlete experience through the planning, administration and successful execution of 19 Conference championships. For more information on applying, contact [email protected]. The position will be open until it is filled.
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Stony Brook seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics for Development to provide a leadership role in the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan that will include major gifts and capital fundraising plans, staff giving, individual sport team fundraising, alumni and friends support. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Ray Anderson announced the elevation of the 2014 ACHA National Championship ASU Men’s Ice Hockey program to NCAA Division I status. The announcement makes men’s ice hockey Sun Devil Athletics’ 23rd NCAA-sponsored sport. It was made possible by hockey supporters, including Don Mullett, the father of former Sun Devil hockey student-athlete Chris Mullett, who came together to donate $32 million to elevate the program.
VASSAR COLLEGE
Vassar seeks an Interim Athletic Trainer to be responsible for working with the Director of Sports Medicine in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses to student-athletes. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
BRYANT UNIVERSITY
Bryant seeks a Head Women’s Soccer Coach to be responsible to recruit athletes, and direct, coach, and promote sportsmanship in all phases of a successful intercollegiate soccer program in compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules and regulations. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bucks County Community College returned to tradition by naming Lou Pacchioli as its new head baseball coach. Pacchioli, who lives in Ivyland, is quite familiar with the Centurions baseball program. He served as head baseball coach for 29 years, and also was the athletic director, a Health and Phys-Ed faculty member, and department chair for part of that tenure. He retired from Bucks in 2004, but remained active as a high school athletic director and coach. -Bucks Local News-
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Athletics Director Erin McDermott announced on Tuesday that Robert Turpin has been hired as Assistant Athletic Director for Alumni Relations & Development. He will officially begin his new position on December 2nd. He has worked in UChicago’s Alumni Relations & Development office as an Assistant Director of Donor Relations since 2011. Outside the University, Turpin has served as Development Officer for the Chicago City Soccer Club since 2013.
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
Athletic director Kent Haslam says he’s not going to set a deadline by which he plans to name a new football coach for the Grizzlies. He notes the season is not over and coach Mick Delaney is retiring, not moving on to a new job, so Delaney can continue with recruiting and other efforts until a new coach is named. Haslam says he’s already heard from some interested coaches and he plans to meet with people he knows and trusts in the business to develop a list of possible candidates. -AP-
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN
UTPB seeks a Head Football Coach to be responsible for coaching, monitoring academic progress, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, budget management, community fundraising in accordance with the statutes of the NCAA, State of Texas and The University of Texas, and other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact [email protected].
November 18, 2014
WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College announced its plans Monday to build a new arena for the Terrier basketball teams. A large crowd gathered at Leonard Auditorium on the Wofford campus for the announcement of the 3,400 seat facility to be built just to the west of the football stadium Wofford College will begin construction of the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in the summer of 2015.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The search for Florida’s next head football coach has begun. While he refused to get into many specifics, Foley said the new coach must possess “high integrity and character” and must be “a coach who has a track record of success on the offensive side of the ball.” He said the Gators hope to have a coach in place sometime in December, hopefully before Christmas, but he would not put a definitive timetable on it. -Antonya English, Times Staff-
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
Cumberland seeks a Head Women’s Volleyball Coach to be responsible for managing all aspects of his/her team. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
Toledo seeks an Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Student Athletic Academic Services to provide leadership for athletic academic services; develop and maintain tutorial services and study tables; oversee academic progress of student-athletes and monitor NCAA eligibility requirements and progress toward graduation. Apply here by December 1st. (# 23613)
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
After 17 months, the federal government still hasn’t determined whether the state is properly certified to lease its aircraft to state universities. But nearly a year and a half later, the FAA’s case on MDOT is still open and the state continues to lease flights to MSU and other universities. MSU remains a frequent flier, paying $142,733 for 42 trips between October of 2013 and September. MSU pays the state for the trips and university officials said no taxpayer or tuition dollars are used for the athletic charters. -Justin Hinkley-
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
In an effort to combat the widespread stigma associated with mental illness, the University of Michigan has launched Athletes Connected, a project that aims to support student athletes as they deal with mental health issues. After receiving the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant for funding in March, the U of M assembled a team of faculty from its School of Public Health, Depression Center and Athletic Department, to lead the project. -Columbia Chronicle-
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
Villanova Basketball fans can now enjoy enhanced benefits when looking for tickets to their favorite Wildcat games on the secondary market as the athletic department announced today a new partnership with Vivid Seats. In addition to Vivid Seats’ unrivaled online security and high-quality service, Wildcat fans can now benefit from an alternative to the ticket transfer system offered through Villanova’s Online Ticket Office and can help ensure that the Pavilion is packed with Wildcat fans for every game this season.
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Embattled Florida A&M University athletic director Kellen Winslow, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, issued a public apology last week for the way he has behaved since being hired six months ago. That apology didn’t carry much weight with the FAMU Board of Trustees, who approved a vote of no confidence in Winslow on Monday night by a 6-3 margin. The vote has no impact on Winslow’s tenure at FAMU, but it sends a message to President Elmira Mangum that FAMU’s governing body expects significant changes from the head of its athletic department. -Doug Blackburn, Tallahassee Democrat-
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
Anderson University head football coach Bobby Ladner has resigned his position to pursue other coaching opportunities. Ladner came to AU in 2012 and served as the 12th football coach in school history. Prior to AU, Ladner served as assistant football coach and recruiting coordinator at Concordia University (AL). Prior to Concordia University, Ladner served as assistant coach, defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at Olivet Nazarene University. -Herald Bulletin-
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Southwestern College seeks a Track & Field Assistant Coach to assist the head coach with various aspects of program administration and work specifically with the Field Events. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Ms. Lonnie Boyd, Director of Human Resources.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA KEARNEY
UNK seeks a Head Football Coach to serve as the leader of a program that competes in the highly competitive Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) as part of NCAA Division II. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
November 17, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Athletics announced the program’s first-ever head women’s lacrosse coach today, revealing that Gail Wallach will be the first to lead the Chargers in the department’s newest sport. Wallach most recently served as the head coach at Emmanuel College in Franklin Spring, Georgia, and she will lead a program in the Rocket City that starts play in the spring of 2016. In her two years at Emmanuel, Wallach coached one All-American and four all-conference honorees.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Maryland has submitted a plan to the Board of Regents to re-purpose Cole Field House into a new, $155 million indoor football facility and complex. The school will present its proposal to the Board’s Finance Committee later this week for the new facility, which would also house an academic and research facility. The 10-person committee will hear the proposal Thursday, and if the body approves, the project would then be subject to approval by the full Board of Regents on December 12. -Roman Stubbs-
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen will not be candidates to replace Florida coach Will Muschamp, ESPN’s Brett McMurphy reports. Florida dismiss Muschamp on Sunday following a 23-20 overtime loss to South Carolina on Saturday that dropped the Gators to 5-4 on the season. Muschamp will coach the team for rest of the season before leaving. He has gone 27-20 in nearly four years at Florida. -SI Wire-
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
UI officials interviewed candidates to replace President Bob Easter, who is set to retire June 30. The board’s original goal was to make a selection before Thanksgiving, and finalists were interviewed on Tuesday. Officials declined to say how many finalists were interviewed or provide details on the candidates themselves. The committee started with about 200 names to consider. UI spokesman Tom Hardy said the search committee is on track to name a president before the semester ends and “ideally before the Thanksgiving holiday,” less than two weeks away.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
The university has released a progress report on the effort to finance the Memorial Stadium and high-performance training center projects, and the situation is – to boil an incredibly complicated issue down to one word — encouraging. Vice chancellor/finance and administration John Wilton, the architect of the current plan, will present the report to the Regents on Tuesday. -Jon Wilner-
TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
TNU seeks a Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach to provide spiritual leadership for the institution’s Golf program, integrating the school’s mission into the program. For more information on applying, contact [email protected]. The position will be open until it is filled.
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
Holy Cross seeks an Associate Athletics Director/Finance & Business to serve as the lead for all financial and business operations for the department of athletics along with oversight of various support units within the department. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Friday marked the last day for TCU’s Director of Strategic Communications Lisa Albert. Albert, who has been employed with TCU for the past nine years, will move on to work with Justin Brands, Inc. On her Facebook wall, Albert wrote that even though she is parting ways with the people and place she loves, she is looking forward to her future with the boot company. -Hayes Clement, tcu360-
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
Head football coach Mick Delaney will retire at the conclusion of the 2014 football season, the long-time mentor announced yesterday. Coach Delaney told his assistant coaches and players of his decision this afternoon. Delaney is currently in his third season as the Grizzlies’ head coach, and has an overall record of 22-13. His 22 career wins are the seventh most in school history.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
UNK head football coach Darrell Morris will not return next year, UNK Athletics Director Paul Plinske announced yesterday. Morris, who was 3-8 in this 15th season as head coach for the Lopers, had a career-high season record of 11-2 in 2009, and 10-2 in 2011. Plinske said a national search for a new head football coach will begin immediately. -NBC Nebraska-
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Athletics Director Jeremy Foley announced yesterday that Will Muschamp is stepping down at the end of the regular season. Foley will discuss the move on Monday at Muschamp’s regular game-week press conference. The decision was finalized after the Gators lost 23-20 in overtime to South Carolina on Saturday. It was Florida’s third consecutive home loss and sixth in eight games at Florida Field dating to last season.
MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY
McKendree University seeks a Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant to serve as a graduate assistant for the University Athletics Strength & Conditioning Department on its Lebanon, Illinois campus. Interviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information on applying, contact Shirley Baugh, Director of Human Resources.