#10: Eastern New Mexico brings back former FB HC/current high school HC Lee to lead the Greyhounds. ENMU AD Weir: "Both Greyhound Athletics and Coach Lee are gracious for the timing to enable this to happen. His resume speaks for itself. He has tremendous passion to come back here and we are incredibly grateful to have him. This is a great day for all of us." (link)
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#9: UVA-Wise has upgraded the field at Carl Smith Stadium. (link) |
#8: The DII membership will vote on a dozen proposals at next week's NCAA Convention including changes to the composition of the DII Presidents Council, Management Council, Strategic Planning and Finance Committee and more; amending the DII legislative process; eliminating the test score requirements; redefining agents and the use of agents; adding Stunt as an emerging women's sport and more. In membership-sponsored proposals, the membership will consider allowing FB student-athletes to compete in three contests during their initial year of enrollment without using a year, allowing FB intersquad scrimmages in the spring, altering the start of the hoops season and expanding summer access that S-As can have with coaches. (link)
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#7: Pittsburg State Assoc. AD for External Engagement Westerfield is headed to Northwestern State (DI) as Assoc. AD of External Affairs. (link) |
#6: Check out Millersville’s new facility. More to come. (link) |
#5: A discovery hearing was scheduled for today as part of the discrimination lawsuit filed by former Colorado Mesa WLAX HC Loecker against the school back in 2021. Per the suit: “One of the first red flags Coach Loecker noticed — beyond the general lack of diversity — when she arrived at CMU was that her predecessor — also a woman — was regularly and openly spoken of in a stereotypical and negative manner — e.g., she was ‘volatile,’ ‘emotional,’ ‘loud,’ etc. During one of these instances, in the fall of 2018, (Co-Athletic Director Kris) Mort — the only female in the athletics department — told Coach Loecker that if she could get away with hiring only men, she would because women are ‘too emotional’ and ‘difficult.’ This was a sentiment that Co-AD Mort would express more than once during Coach Loecker’s tenure at CMU.” (link)
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#4: GLIAC Assoc. Commissioner Trudell will become a new VP at NACDA. (link) |
#3: Colorado Mesa AD Miller, who assumed the role in August 2022, resigned, effective January 4, to pursue opportunities in closer proximity to family. President Marshall: “I thank Dr. Miller for an extraordinary expenditure of effort and enthusiasm during her tenure as athletic director at CMU. Her lifelong love for athletics and education was on full display during her time on campus. [...] I will work with the athletic department and leadership team to ensure we have the right direction in place as we establish next steps for the department. I thank Dr. Miller, CMU coaches and staff, and the community for ongoing support as we strive to create a future that will sustain the legacy of Maverick athletics.” (link)
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#2: Mammoth announces the addition of Athletics Staffing & Consulting SVP/former NSIC and RMAC Commissioner Patberg and ASC Senior Consultant/former Grand Valley State AD Selgo to "provide success strategies and growth plans for educational institutions nationwide." Mammoth Chief Business Officer Morris: “Simply put, Kurt and Tim are pros and are well respected throughout the collegiate athletics landscape. They know the challenges of small college athletics and have a decades-long track record of providing effective solutions. Together as part of the Mammoth team, we’re going to continue to fill the need for effective, high-quality services for schools at all levels, supported by our creative and construction services.” (link)
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#1: Central State selects The Citadel (DI) Assoc. AD for Internal Operations/SWA Brown as its next AD, starting February 6. CSU President Thomas: "After a nationwide search, Central State University is delighted to welcome Kevicia Brown to Central State University. Ms. Brown has an impressive record of service in intercollegiate athletics and is a tremendous addition to the CSU community. We look forward to our student-athletes continuing to flourish academically and athletically under her leadership." (link)
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