#10: Texas Permian Basin WSOC Tejas will return from paid administrative leave after a four-month investigation into allegations made by student-athletes of NCAA infractions and inappropriate behavior. UTPB indicates it found only one claim credible, per KMID, which reports “numerous” individuals privately corroborated the claims to the station. Claims included coaching through a suspension and allowing an ineligible student-athlete to participate. Tejas was arrested for DUI in September. (link)
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#9: Lenoir-Rhyne names App State (DI) Asst. AD for Internal Operations Berry as its new Assoc. AD for Revenue Generation. (link) |
#8: The NCAA has announced the student-athletes who will compete at next month’s DII Swimming and Diving Championships in Indianapolis. (link) |
#7: Also pursuing DII membership is Middle Georgia State (NAIA), which intends to apply for membership in the PBC. With an enrollment approaching 7,700, MGSU President Blake says: “The NAIA has been a good home… but it is primarily designed for small institutions.” (link)
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#6: Glenville State, Nebraska-Kearney, Assumption, Ashland, Colorado School of Mines, Tampa, Catawba and Cal State Dominguez Hills are atop the latest WBB regional rankings. (link) |
#5: The latest MBB regional rankings are led by Indiana (PA), Northwest Missouri State, Bentley, UIndy, Nova Southeastern, Fort Lewis, UNC Pembroke and Point Loma. (link) |
#4: Saint Leo will discontinue Men’s and Women’s XC/T&F and Men’s and Women’s S&D at the end of the spring semester. AD Reidy: “As evidenced by our Mayor's Cup trophies, LEARFIELD Cup finishes, and NCAA appearances, Saint Leo has provided a broad-based athletic program. However, we cannot provide the necessary support to all our current programs. The university is committed to providing a great student-athlete experience for our student-athletes, but will need to do so with a smaller number of teams.” 72 student-athletes and four staff members will be impacted. (link)
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#3: Mary names Cal Poly Humboldt AD Jones to the same position with the Marauders. Mary President Monsignor Shea: "Ten months can seem like an eternity, especially in the world of athletics. When we started this process, we knew we couldn't settle on just any candidate. We needed to be diligent, methodical, prayerful, and deliberate in our search. Above all, we needed to exercise one of the most important of virtues — patience — not as a sign of weakness but as a signal of strength. Well, the wait is over, and an exemplary servant leader is on his way. We believe Cooper is the right person at the right time to lead us through our Greatness through Virtue Strategic Plan and capital campaign, which is truly a new era for Marauders athletics. His devotion to our Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission, his attention to detail, and his leadership experience at the collegiate level is impressive and visionary." (link)
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#2: Wisconsin-Parkside AD Gavin is headed to SIU Edwardsville (DI) as its new AD. (link) |
#1: Albany State AD Duckworth has resigned, effective February 12. A statement from Duckworth reads, in part: “When I arrived in Albany on January 2, 2020, I knew this would be the most challenging undertaking of my twenty-seven vear career in college athletics. I have worked tirelessly in this role, and I am proud of what we accomplished during my three plus years. While I have had detractors during my tenure, I have also met a number of amazing people. I have enjoyed supporting the student-athletes in their training and competition. I would like to acknowledge the coaches and staff for our collective effort in enhancing the student-athlete experience.” (link)
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