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Lycoming promotes Director of Athletics Development Glenn Smith II to become the Warriors’ next AD, succeeding AD/Football HC Mike Clark who has been in the dual role for 14 years. President Chip Edmonds on the college’s first standalone AD: “Glenn's extensive experience in athletics fundraising, program management, student and alumni engagement, and external relations, all anchored in a first-rate career as a student-athlete at Lycoming College, position him exceedingly well to lead our athletics program. I look forward to the ways Glenn will build on his strong institutional relationships and partner with our dedicated coaches, athletics staff, and student affairs colleagues to further contribute to a culture of academic excellence and programs that compete at the highest levels of NCAA Division III athletics.” (link)

Ursinus AD Erin Stroble will depart after more than two decades with her alma mater and three years leading the Bears. Interim President Gundolf Graml: “I am grateful for Erin's leadership and her unwavering devotion to Ursinus College. Across more than two decades, she has shaped the lives of countless student-athletes with her integrity, her compassion, and her deep belief in the power of education through sport. We wish her the very best and thank her for elevating Ursinus athletics.” Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services Marqus Hunter will step in as Interim AD. (link)

Saint Joseph’s (ME) promotes Senior Assoc. AD Will Sanborn and Assoc. AD for Compliance Mike McDevitt to Co-ADs. (link)

The House of Representatives will not vote on the SCORE Act this week, according to Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman, who reported Wednesday: “GOP leadership shelved the bill today but thought they could vote on it tomorrow. But House Dem leadership was whipping against it and it ran into opposition from Republicans like Chip Roy (R-TX). It also got caught up in general dissatisfaction with the House Republican leadership. Lawmakers wondered why the House was voting on the bill and not prioritizing bills on cost of living/affordability.” (link)

SCORE Act Challenges…
➤ In the wake of the postponement, U.S. Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) tells Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger that it's hard for people to "stomach" a bill that restricts or caps athletes' NIL compensation when coaching buyouts are "not addressed." So far this year, Dellenger notes $228M has been spent on buyouts. (link); Dellenger also notes that “Congressional staff members believe that the SCORE Act is on the shelf, at the very least for the next several days/weeks. No action expected anytime soon barring vote flips.” (link)
➤ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) lobbied publicly against the legislation, with Jeffries ripping Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, both of Louisiana, for their motives in supporting an act that would benefit their alma mater, LSU. Jeffries went as far as to dub the SCORE Act, the “Lane Kiffin Protection Act.” (link)
➤ House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show: “There is no ability for schools to enforce their own rules anymore. Whether they come together and get behind the NCAA or some other organization, that’s not what Congress is dictating. What Congress is gonna try to do is say ‘hey, the schools can actually go and enforce their own rules again in college athletics. And, oh by the way, we also, in the SCORE Act, put in protections for student-athletes that don’t exist today.’” (link) 

In the modern history of college athletics, the NCAA Market has been the industry jobs board leader. Until now. Thus far in 2025, with the number of DIII administrative & coaching jobs declining over 45%, the NCAA Market’s market share is down almost 14%, while D3.ticker’s CollegeSports.jobs is up over 30% year-over-year. Posting to CollegeSpots.jobs is not only cheaper than the NCAA Market, it also provides far greater exposure for your openings. Why wait for someone to stumble upon your job on the NCAA Market as opposed to D3.ticker getting your openings directly into the inboxes of potential candidates? Plus, schools have purchased more than 365 unlimited bundles with CollegeSports.jobs, leading to average annual savings of more than $1,700. (link)

Of note from the DI universe, college sports executives are working up a concept to increase the student-athlete revenue share cap by as much as $2.5M, according to Ross Dellenger, who in a column for On3 notes officials are exploring an idea to eliminate the provision of reducing the pool by the additional scholarship money, in turn granting schools up to $2.5M in additional rev share. Dellenger: “However, there is a catch. The proposal under consideration features a sort of ‘luxury tax’ — 20% is the latest figure being discussed — as a penalty for using some of the additional $2.5M. For instance, if a school spends the entire additional $2.5M, it owes a $500K (20%) penalty tax to the College Sports Commission (it will go toward operational expenses). More information is expected on this concept over the next few weeks. The lead plaintiff attorneys in the House case — Jeff Kessler and Steve Burman — told us several months ago that they’d be in favor of completely eliminating the $2.5M reduction. However, an active appeal of the settlement makes it more complicated to change settlement terms. This is an alternative proposal. Either way, the rev-share cap will increase next year. The pool in Year 2 will automatically increase by 4%, according to settlement terms (that’s about an extra $800K for next year). So, all in all, if the new proposal is finalized, that’s $3.3M in additional money for athletes for next year.” More. (link)

The Henrico Sports & Events Center, a 3,500-seat arena outside of Richmond, will host the inaugural four-team DIII Champions Classic next December with Babson, Christopher Newport, Randolph-Macon and Scranton. Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority member/former CAA (DI) Commissioner Tom Yeager plans for this to be an annual event, adding: “With the tremendous national prestige of Division III men’s basketball here in Virginia, this seemed kind of like a natural. Nobody in Division III is doing anything like this. When we started talking to the folks, principally up at Randolph-Macon, it seemed like an exciting concept. Credit to the county for wanting to embark on this and create a special event.” (link)

Fundraising Developments…
➤ Gettysburg’s Bullets Teams Challenge raised a record $738K+ from 2,471 donors. (link)
➤ Case Western Reserve rolls out its re-envisioned Spartan Club “with the goal of fostering and strengthening relationships among former and current student-athletes, and building a greater sense of community and delivers benefit to the Club Members, the broader athletic alumni community, and the University.” Cohen & Co Advisory Partner/CWRU alum Angel Rice will continue to serve as the club’s president. (link)

We offer our deepest condolences to the York (PA) community following the passing of Director of Athletic Communications Scott Guise. (link)

Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Michelle F. Davis report Netflix has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Warner Bros.’ film and TV studios as well as HBO Max, offering a $5B breakup fee if regulators block the deal. “The two companies could announce a deal as soon as in the coming days, assuming talks don’t fall apart. …  The move suggests Netflix has pulled ahead of Paramount Skydance Corp. and Comcast Corp., who were also competing for the asset.” (link)

Sport Sponsorship…
➤ The Atlantic East and United East are teaming up to form an eight-team field hockey league starting fall 2026. United East Commissioner Stephanie Dutton: “We are excited to partner with our colleagues in the Atlantic East to enhance the stability of our Field Hockey sponsorship and ensure continued access for all eight programs to the NCAA Tournament. Our overlap in geography makes this a great fit for all and illustrates a collaborative way to provide a positive experience for our field hockey student-athletes.” (link)
➤ Bridgewater will add women’s flag football as its 26th sport starting in 2026-27. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Babson Men’s and Women’s Golf HC Jeff Page will retire at the end of this season. (link)
➤ Baruch Men's Soccer HC/Asst. AD for Equipment and Intramurals Dima Kamenshchik will retire from coaching. (link)
➤ Carroll promotes Men’s and Womens’ Soccer AC Tom Torres to Women’s Soccer HC. (link)
➤ Centenary (LA) names Women’s Soccer HC Morgan Dorsey as its new Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)
➤ Hiram removes the interim tag from Women’s Volleyball HC Macy Roell. (link)
➤ Keystone selects FDU-Florham AC DeJon Bennett-Monroe as the Giants’ new Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field HC. (link)
➤ Rochester Director of Rowing/Women’s Rowing HC DJ Civiletti will step down. (link)
➤ Thiel taps Football AC Jon Bevier as its first Women’s Flag Football HC. (link)
➤ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is loaded with football coaching staff changes, plus movement in 26 other sports. (link)

More Higher Ed…
➤ Claremont McKenna names Washington & Lee President William Dudley as the college’s sixth president. (link)
➤ Stockton President Joe Bertolino signs a new three-year contract with a one-year extension option. (link)
➤ Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $50M to Lehman. (link)