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Wisconsin (DI) Football student-athlete/former Grand Valley State student-athlete Nyzier Fourqurean has had his preliminary injunction granted, thus giving him an extra year of eligibility. U.S. District Court Judge William Conley took issue with the NCAA waiver process, specifically the waiver Fourqurean sought for his 2021 season at GVSU following his father’s passing, writing that the NCAA is enjoined from enforcing the Five-Year Rule “as to plaintiff absent a more meaningful demonstration that exceptions to that rule should not apply to plaintiff’s requested, additional season of eligibility given the unique circumstances surrounding his 2021-2022 season at Division II GVSU.” Also of note, Conley did not agree with the premise non-DI eligibility should be exempt and an individual’s eligibility should begin when one enrolls at a DI institution, writing such a move would result in: “largely destroying defendant’s differentiated product to the point that college football programs would likely become nothing more than a minor league feeder system for the NFL where players develop for years (or even a decade) until they have optimized their chances of being drafted and sticking on an NFL roster. As concerning is the prospect that Division II and Division III football programs would become nothing more than minor league teams for the most powerful Division I football programs.” (link, link - full decision)

The NCAA responded to the Fourqurean decision: “The NCAA supports all student-athletes maximizing their name, image and likeness, but today’s ruling creates even more uncertainty and may lead to countless high school students losing opportunities to compete in college athletics. Altering the enforcement of foundational eligibility rules - approved and supported by membership leaders - that are designed to help ensure competition is safe and fair for current and future student-athletes makes a shifting environment even more unsettled. The NCAA and its member schools are making changes to deliver more benefits to student-athletes, but the recent patchwork of state laws and court opinions continue to make clear partnering with Congress is essential to provide stability for the future of all college athletes.” (link); Looks like the NCAA plans to appeal yesterday’s U.S. District Court decision to grant Wisconsin Football student-athlete Nyzier Fourqurean additional eligibility. (link)

Realignment Rumblings:

+ PSAC Commissioner Steve Murray tells the Indiana Gazette two schools will soon apply for one open spot in the league, with Murray noting: “That could still be a couple more years away. […] Right now, things are most problematic in football and basketball, but we’ve figured out ways to make it work so far.” (link)

+ Extra Points author Matt Brown dives into the proposed “Oklahoma College Athletic Conference Act.” Brown reports the desire for the 11 schools mentioned in the bill to be in the same league are mixed, with Oklahoma Christian being the most motivated and the bill’s sponsor being an OCU alum. On Central Oklahoma’s exclusion from the bill: “Two sources familiar with Oklahoma D-II athletics told me they did not think UCO’s omission had anything to do with D-I. Instead, I was told it was more a reflection of UCO’s status and clout,making them a little more difficult to nudge in any particular direction.” Brown’s conclusion: “The bill’s current language would allow university presidents to vote to invite anybody else they wanted, in-state or not. It’s unclear exactly if the state can make a bunch of D-II schools create an entirely new conference. Many of the schools on the list are private Christian colleges, after all, and NCAA bylaws might not even allow schools to create a new league from whole cloth. Still, when a powerful state lawmaker starts digging around, it’s worth keeping an eye on future developments.” (link)

The NCAA Board of Governors have updated the transgender student-athlete participation policy following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order. Effective immediately, the new policy will limit women’s sport competition to individuals assigned female at birth and leave men’s sport participation open to all eligible student-athletes. Also, the latest policy overrides any previous eligibility reviews and does allow “student-athletes assigned male at birth to practice with women's teams and receive benefits such as medical care while practicing.” President Charlie Baker: “We strongly believe that clear, consistent, and uniform eligibility standards would best serve today's student-athletes instead of a patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions. To that end, President Trump's order provides a clear, national standard. […] The updated policy combined with these resources follows through on the NCAA's constitutional commitment to deliver intercollegiate athletics competition and to protect, support and enhance the mental and physical health of student-athletes. This national standard brings much needed clarity as we modernize college sports for today's student-athletes.” (link)

The DII Committee of Infractions has found a former Cal Poly Humboldt Softball HC violated amateurism and recruiting violations by conducting an impermissible tryout with a prospective student-athlete and allowing that individual to compete while academically ineligible. The former HC also provided $445 in inducements and encouraged staff and student-athletes to conceal her involvement with the team and an injury suffered during practice. Humboldt has been placed on probation for a year, prohibited from recruiting contacts and tryouts for one week and fined $1,500. Show-cause orders have been issued for the former HC for five years and a volunteer AC who failed to cooperate for three years. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ CLC announces it has secured multi-year extensions with 30 partner institutions during the opening six months of FY25, including Clark Atlanta, Indianapolis, North Georgia, Pace, Texas Woman’s and Winston-Salem State. SVP of Partnerships John Greeley: “We are committed to serving our partners, and we are honored that these institutions have elected to extend their relationship with CLC to remain aligned with the unmatched programs and resources that our staff strives to deliver every day. These partnership renewals reinforce the trust these institutions have in the customized brand building strategies we help deliver to best position them for long-term growth while connecting with their fans and consumers.” (link)

+ Roberts Wesleyan teams up with FanWord to assist with content creation and storytelling. (link)

+ The RMAC partners with Collegiate Travel Network to provide a new platform with discounts for RMAC alumni and fans. (link)

Colorado School of Mines hires former HC Bob Stitt as the Orediggers’ new HC. AD David Hansburg: “Coach Stitt has proven he can win at Mines, and he has a tremendous ability to coach and develop players. His success with limited resources during his first tenure with the Orediggers gives me confidence he can help us win a national championship with our program where it is today.” (link)

Lane names former Miles AC Stanley Conner as its next Football HC. AD Derrick Burroughs: “Stanley Conner is a proven winner, and his depth of experience will be an invaluable asset to our football program. We are excited to welcome Coach Conner to the Lane College family. His leadership and passion for developing student-athletes on and off the field align perfectly with our mission to build a competitive, disciplined, and successful football program.” (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Bemidji State promotes Women’s Volleyball AC Erika Bute to HC. (link)

+ Georgia Southwestern taps Gardner-Webb (DI) Assoc. HC Joe Barber as its new Men’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Lander elevates Women’s Volleyball AC Kathryn Settle to HC. (link)

+ Maryville Men’s and Women’s Swimming HC Savannah Erickson is no longer with the Saints after one season. (link)

+ North Georgia Baseball HC Tom Cantrell will retire after this season, his 26th leading the Nighthawks. (link)

+ Post names UIC (DI) AC Meagan Ryan as the Eagles’ new Women’s Soccer HC. (link)

+ Spring Hill Men’s Soccer HC Carl Reynolds is no longer leading the Badgers. (link)

+ St. Edward’s selects Duke (DI) AC Jeremy Garcia as Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ St. Thomas Aquinas hires Fairleigh Dickinson (DI) Men’s Volleyball GA Nicholas Basco as its Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Wheeling hires West Liberty Men’s Golf AC Caleb Lee as its next HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire features coaching changes across 26 different sports. Check it out. (link)

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have sent a letter to the California State University Board of Trustees and Chancellor Mildred García expressing concerns on the impact to the community of the cuts at Sonoma State. The letter penned by Chair Lynda Hopkins reads, in part: “These cuts seem destined to exacerbate enrollment’s downward spiral, with no indication of how that will be arrested and reversed. What is SSU’s path forward? […] We value our local university and urge CSU and SSU leadership to explore alternatives to these cuts that do not compromise the university’s ability to serve students or negatively impact the broader community. We stand ready to collaborate with you to advocate for additional resources and explore innovative funding solutions to ensure that SSU remains a robust engine of opportunity for our region.” More. (link)

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