October 19, 2013
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned that Matthew Keane is the new Assistant Director of Athletics Compliance. He Comes from Colgate where he served as a Compliance Assistant at Colgate University.
MID SOUTH CONFERENCE
The AD Scoop is reporting that Former Georgetown College athletic director, Eric Ward of Lexington, Ky., has been named the next commissioner of the Mid-South Conference.
October 18, 2013
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
LSU is looking to increase ticket prices. The proposal would hike ticket prices by 6 percent from the current season. In addition certain areas of the stadium would see a hike in the Tradition Fund and the school would like to implement ‘flexible pricing,’ which would allow higher charges for bigger games.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned that Georgia State is looking for an Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development to oversee the Academic, Life Skills and Career Development areas.
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Having a successful football team pays dividends. Licensing revenue for North Dakota State University Bison-branded apparel and merchandise has more than tripled in the last five years as the school’s football team has risen to national prominence.
BINGHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned that Binghampton in New York, is looking for an Assistant Athletic Director for Corporate Partnerships.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
The AD Scoop is reporting that The University of Michigan Football Team brings in an average of $6 Million every home game. The entire Michigan Athletic Department Budget resides around $147 Million.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
The AD Scoop is reporting that UVA Athletic Director Craig Littlepage said that head football coach Mike London will return next year, regardless of how the rest of this season plays out.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GREEN BAY
UWGB has hired Mary Ellen Gillespie as the New Director of Athletics. If you remember, we posted October 4th we had heard Gillespie had a good chance to get the job. Check it Out.
Gillespie will begin her duties Dec. 2. She currently serves as associated athletics director for external relations at Bowling Green State University.
Gillespie will begin her duties Dec. 2. She currently serves as associated athletics director for external relations at Bowling Green State University.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned that CMU is looking for an ASST DIR/ATHLETICS/ACADEMIC SERVICES
CATAWBA COLLEGE
The Catawba College Athletic Department announced the release of its own mobile application in early October. The app is available free of charge for Kindle and Android devices through the Google Play store. An Apple version is still under review and should be released by the end of October.
October 17, 2013
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
GSU Football players walked out of a meeting with university and athletic department officials Tuesday and blew off practice on Wednesday in an act of protest over the direction or lack thereof surrounding the football program. The players also didn’t practice on Thursday, according to reports.
MARIST COLLEGE
AD Scoop has learned that Marist College is looking for a Multimedia Coordinator Intern.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
UCF is seeking applications for the position of Director of Operations for women’s soccer.
RICHMOND UNIVERSITY
Richmond is looking for an Assistant Director of Athletic Public Relations
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Eastern Michigan seeks an Associate Athletic Director of Development to develop a portfolio of 100 prospects and donors securing major and planned gifts.