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#10: The ACC and Big Ten have been in discussions with the U.S. Soccer Federation about launching a pilot program for a year-round men’s college soccer model. According to Sportico’s Daniel Libit and Luke Cyphers, the conversations have been about “initially inviting 32 schools to participate in a two-semester trial run, seeking to bypass the traditional NCAA legislative process that has halted previous attempts to put the year-round model into play.” Big Ten SVP for Policy and Compliance Chad Hawley: “Historically, for whatever the reasons, there hasn’t been a great deal of integration between the NCAA and national governing bodies. So, this is a new thing for everybody. But I think we are at a point in time where it behooves everybody to be open-minded about opportunities that make sense on a sport-by-sport basis.” Hawley also tells Sportico that “notwithstanding the challenges of getting the legislation voted on, I don’t think there is an affirmative desire to move soccer outside the NCAA.” Hawley points out the choice doesn’t have to be a binary one, noting how NCAA tennis also falls under the purview of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Libit and Cyphers also report the “two-semester soccer model has not garnered the same kind of interest on the women’s side,” and Texas A&M Women’s Soccer HC G Guerrieri cites the significant differences in the talent pool demographics and the number of DI programs as key reasons why. Guerrieri adds: “One of the hard details to get over—but what the women are firmly aware of—is that (this is) an academic model. We have to fit what we do into an academic program. And as cool as it could be to do something else, we are still bound by the fact we work for universities.” Lots more. (link)
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#9: Northern Illinois’ non-football sports will join the Horizon League in 2026 pending board approval on Thursday, Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reports, adding: “Only exceptions are wrestling & gymnastics, not offered by Horizon. NIU also joins Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026.” (link); More from The Athletic’s Chris Vannini: “Wrestling and gymnastics will try to remain as MAC affiliate members.” (link)
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#8: Utah has parted ways with Men’s Basketball HC Craig Smith. (link)
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#7: Nebraska AD Troy Dannen talks to Husker Online about the new turf going into Memorial Stadium & other notable aesthetics for the facility: “The team boxes will be black, and there will be a little more flare on the sides. The color scheme, the aesthetic of the turf, and the fact that it's one solid color and not variances of green. [...] We underutilized red a lot and I don't understand it. We don't light the stadium up from the outside and we should light it red every night. Red is an intimidating color and we should use it a lot more than we use it. I've told the Governor that the road signs, exits off of I-80 should be in red. Not in green. Not in blue, but in red. Little things like that and how we brand ourselves. Having those red end zones and I think it's a strong color. When we put the black letters in the end zone, I think it's a strong look.” (link)
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#6: Denver AD Josh Berlo announces that Men’s Basketball HC Jeff Wulbrun will be on leave for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. Pioneers AC Shammond Williams will take over the helm as Interim HC. (link)
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#5: Texas Tech unveils the Dustin R. Womble Football Center and South End Zone Building, the “largest contiguous football facility in the country.” Take the tour, which includes a look at the trophy room, two-story players’ lounge, recovery suite, podcast studio, locker room, weight room, walk-through room, meeting room and lots more. (link)
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#4: The Big Ten has announced that Northwestern’s women’s basketball contests at UCLA (January 12) and at USC (January 15) will not be rescheduled. “Per Conference rules, forfeitures will be assessed to Northwestern. As a result, the Wildcats will receive two losses in the conference standings, while UCLA and USC each will be credited with a win.” (link)
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#3: Thankfully no one was injured when the bus carrying the IU Indy men’s basketball team caught fire on the way back from the Jaguars’ matchup with Northern Kentucky. Some players and staff members did report losing their wallets and phones, and the team gear was reportedly destroyed. Photos of the aftermath. (link, link)
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#2: “I ain't going to SMU. Who's going to ride a pony? That's ridiculous.” That was one of many things Texas AD Chris Del Conte said during his townhall this week. (link); Also from Austin, check out the scholarship adjustments, by sport, that the Longhorns have planned as part of adding 200 scholarships. Women’s Rowing marks the biggest increase as it will go from 20 to 68. Other notable increases include Women’s Track from 18 to 45 and Men’s Track from 12.6 to 35. Women’s Basketball and Football remain unchanged. (link)
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#1: Stanford officially announces AD Bernard Muir will step down, and Muir says it “has been my honor to serve as the Director of Athletics at Stanford. I am forever proud of the history we made and protected, the long list of championships and champions, and the focus we applied to connecting those committed to this university to the greatest good for the Cardinal. My experience at Stanford will forever hold its significant place on my treasured journey in collegiate sports. I now look forward to the next compelling challenge and to making the next important contribution.” ESPN's Pete Thamel broke the news on Monday night. (link, link)
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