#10: Inaugural Mount Union WLAX HC Fisher resigns after nearly 12 years. (link) |
#9: D3.ticker/Connect’s Fischer sits down with John Carroll AD/outgoing DIII Management Council Chair Morgan at the 2023 NCAA Convention in San Antonio to discuss how changes facing the industry are impacting DIII institutions and student-athletes specifically, including which recommendations from the Transformation Committee will trickle down to the DIII level and how incoming NCAA President Baker will work alongside DIII leaders. Regarding possible championship changes she would like to see at the DIII level, Morgan points out this year’s NCAA WBB Tournament will be a joint event between all three divisions and that conversations about resource allocation, event logistics and scheduling are a key focus: “The championships committee continues to talk about how do we elevate that experience, how are we creating similar environments across all of the different sport championships. We want to make sure that our student-athletes are having a world-class experience but also playing in front of and competing against not an empty stadium.” More, only on Connect. (link)
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#8: The relationship between Britons MBB S-As and Albion is “strained,” according to three players who spoke anonymously with student newspaper, The Albion Pleiad, about the aftermath of HC May’s suspension following his use of the n-word at practice on December 28. The players point to the college’s handling of the suspension, with administrators pressuring the team to speak with May just hours before an away game on January 4: “They had coach May in the building before we even arrived. Knowing that, we knew there was no way we were going to get what we wanted.” Members of the team and their families met with President Calvaruso’s cabinet over the weekend before the full roster took the floor against Hope with May back on the sidelines. May: “I also understand we are not going to be able to rebuild these relationships overnight. It is going to take a lot of time and effort on my part.” (link)
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#7: Bates announces it will cut programmatic, non-personnel spending by 5% this year. (link) |
#6: Southwestern expects to have its $15M on-campus FB stadium, which will also be available to soccer and lacrosse, ready to roll for the 2024 season. (link) |
#5: The DIII membership approved all resolutions and proposals, except one - the change to fall sports preseason acclimatization period. The changes to committee and council composition will be updated as of August 2023 and August 2024, respectively. DIII VP McCleary: "While no one can predict the future, I can assure that the governance structure is going to continue to be responsive and proactive as we meet the membership's needs." (link)
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#4: Rosemont AD Miller is headed to Franklin & Marshall as Assoc. AD for Operations and Facilities next month. Diplomats AD Packer Webster: “Dr. Miller's breadth and depth of experiences with operations and facilities will elevate the Diplomat gameday experience. His expertise will help us provide a best-in-class environment for our nationally-ranked programs and contribute to the tradition of excellence at F&M.” (link)
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#3: D3Hoopsville.com’s McHugh reports burst water pipes have damaged the hardwood surfaces at Roanoke and NYU. (link) |
#2: Defiance AD/Baseball HC Woodley has accepted a position as a minor league coach with the New York Yankees. DC President Mankey: "We are sad to see Derek Woodley go, yet we are so excited for him with this professional baseball opportunity. He has served Defiance College well, not only in his formal roles as coach and most recently as the AD but also as a mentor to students and colleagues through his efforts to continue his learning and leadership. Woodley has represented Defiance College well whether at national baseball coaches conferences, in podcasts or at the NCAA convention. Derek always 'wins the day!'" Yellow Jackets Asst. AD/SWA/Softball HC Warren will serve as Acting AD. (link)
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#1: Four athletic trainers at Concordia Chicago have resigned following the university's decision to bring back MBB HC Kollar. CUC found no intent to harm from Kollar and that the student-athletes were diagnosed with a potentially fatal condition. (link)
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