#10: North Greenville unveiled its new mascot, Trailblazers, which will be depicted by a red fox, effective June 15. AD Jan McDonald: “From an athletics perspective, I believe our student-athletes and alumni will quickly embrace our new mascot. The Trailblazers reflect our area, and having a red fox as our mascot will represent NGU and our geographic area well. [...] We truly are blazing trails of success as we equip our student-athletes for lives of leadership and service.” Rickabaugh Graphics with the assist. (link)
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#9: Findlay was the lone non-DI NCAA school to have a player selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. (link)
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#8: The NCAA and power conferences are in "deep discussions" to settle the House v. NCAA class action lawsuit, per ESPN's Pete Thamel and Dan Murphy, who report: "While sources stressed that no deal is imminent, details about what a multibillion-dollar settlement could look like are expected to be shared with campuses in the near future. There are myriad variables to get to the finish line and still some obstacles and objections at the campus level, but sources indicate that progress has ramped up in recent weeks. A settlement would provide some legal relief for a college sports industry that's been peppered by lawsuits. It could also serve as a keystone piece to formulating a more stable future. With the settlement expected to cost billions in back pay for former athletes, it would likely also require the NCAA and conferences to agree to a system for sharing more revenue with some of the players moving forward." (link)
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#7: The Cal Poly Humboldt University Senate issued a vote of no confidence in President Tom Jackson and Chief of Staff Mark Johnson. (link) |
#6: The 48 teams and 24 student-athletes to compete in the DII Women’s Golf Championships have been selected, with regional action to tee off next week. (link)
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#5: Valdosta State selects Northwest Missouri State Deputy AD for External Operations Troy Katen as its next AD. VSU President Richard Carvajal: "We are incredibly fortunate to have someone of Troy's caliber as the next leader of Blazer Athletics. With more than 20 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, Troy is ready to build on the championship tradition at VSU and take us to new heights. I am beyond excited to welcome Troy and his family to Blazer Nation." (link)
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#4: Florida Tech unveils its new modernized Panther logo developed through coordination between the university’s marketing and creative services teams and Mongoose Sports. AD Jamie Joss: "Our new Florida Tech Panther logo is a symbol of modernization, strength and the tech innovation of our athletic program and reflects our university's STEM-focused education. With its fierce design and #TechBuilt essence, it embodies our commitment to our core values: Sweat Equity – Outwork, Outlearn, Outperform; Grit & Growth – We can, We will, We find a way; and Build Your Legacy – Ask, Absorb, Adapt, Achieve.” (link)
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#3: The final NCAA DII Softball regional rankings have been released before next Monday’s NCAA Selection Show with East Stroudsburg, Pittsburg State, Wilmington (DE), UIndy, UT Tyler, AUM, Wingate and Western Washington on top of their respective regions. (link)
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#2: The latest Baseball regional rankings are out with Millersville, Central Missouri, Southern New Hampshire, Saginaw Valley, Tampa, Lubbock Christian, Catawba and Point Loma leading the way. (link)
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#1: Shepherd selects former Alderson Broaddus AD and VP for Enrollment Management Carrie Bodkins as its next AD. President Mary Hendrix: "Carrie's vision for athletics in an academic setting will enhance the experience of student-athletes, supporting their success during competition and in the classroom. She has a rich history of working collaboratively with coaches, faculty, and staff towards a common goal of advancing a university's mission. We are excited for her to join us!" (link)
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