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#10: Notable development for the open Stanford AD job as the university has parted ways with Football HC Troy Taylor, according to Cardinal GM Andrew Luck, who notes an Acting HC may be appointed for the 2025 season. (link)
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#9: Charlotte Sports Live’s (CSL) Joey Ellis, who captured the video of Connecticut Men’s Basketball HC Dan Hurley leaving the court after the loss to Florida exclaiming “I hope they don’t f*** you like they f***ed us” to Baylor coaches, was reportedly confronted by Huskies Director of Men’s Basketball Communications Bobby Mullen. CSL’s Gabe McDonald: “Mullen asked for that video that had gone viral to be removed. He then threatened Joey saying he would ‘ruin his life’ if he didn't. This was heard by multiple other reporters and staff on hand.” Mullen in a statement to CSL: “The lasting image of Coach Hurley leaving the court should have been his walking off the court arm-in-arm with his seniors, overwhelmed with emotion. Instead, a reporter, who was in an area he should not have been, recorded on a cell phone a private comment made to members of another coaching staff.” (link)
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#8: Conference commissioners and ADs share their annual book recommendations with D1.ticker, and two books received four recommendations from 2024-25. Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill, Cal AD Jim Knowlton, Arkansas State AD Jeff Purinton and Drake AD Brian Hardin submit The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral/former Texas Chancellor William McRaven. Georgia AD Josh Brooks, Western Kentucky AD Todd Stewart, Samford AD Martin Newton and Belmont AD Scott Corley each recommend Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. Check out the full list. (link)
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#7: CBS’ Matt Norlander shared a list of the 40 officials who will work the men’s basketball Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. (link)
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#6: Arizona State turns to Grand Canyon Women’s Basketball HC Molly Miller. (link)
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#5: SMU officially announces the hire of Maryland AD Damon Evans. Board of Trustees Chair David Miller: “Our goal was to find a leader who shared our vision for the future of SMU Athletics - one of continued and even greater national prominence. We found that in a world-class athletic director with experience leading in both the Big 10 and SEC conferences, and who will bring bold, innovative ideas to our campus. Damon has led two top-tier athletics programs, and now he will lead a third. Damon’s knowledge, experience and extensive contacts in intercollegiate athletics will be invaluable in leading our Athletics program to even greater success in the ACC while strategically navigating the evolving NIL landscape.” (link); Meanwhile, Evans in a release at Maryland: “I am fiercely proud of what we have accomplished in my 10 years here, particularly the last seven as the Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics. With your generous support and the support of an amazing athletic department staff, we have won 49 B1G conference championships and seven national championships. We have built amazing facilities for our student-athletes, including Jones-Hill House, performance centers for baseball and softball and a new track at Ludwig Field. We installed state-of-the-art videoboards at SECU Stadium and Xfinity Center, opened the stunning Maryland Club and this summer we will open a gleaming new home for Maryland Basketball, the Barry Gossett Basketball Performance Center.” Senior Deputy AD/COO Colleen Sorem has been named Interim AD in College Park. (link); CollegeAD reports Evans owes Maryland a $500K buyout. (link); ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Evans' move first. (link)
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#4: InsideMDSports’ Jeff Ermann takes a first crack at who could be the next AD at Maryland, a list that includes football alum, former NFLPA President & current media personality Domonique Foxworth, former LEAD1 President & CEO Tom McMillen & Arkansas State AD Jeff Purinton, who Ermman notes “worked with (Football HC Mike) Locksley at Alabama and is widely respected in the business.” (link)
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#3: Nebraska AD Troy Dannen shares a rendering of the new-look basketball court coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena. Have a peek. (link)
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#2: CSUN AD Shawn Chin-Farrell is no longer leading the Matadors after two and a half years. Professor of Economics/former Provost and VP for Academic Affairs Mary Beth Walker will serve as Acting AD. (link)
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#1: Saint Francis will transition to DIII and join the Presidents' Athletic Conference, with the Red Flash to continue competing in DI through 2025-26. Board of Trustees Chairman Very Rev. Joseph Lehman: “This was not an easy nor a quick decision for the Board of Trustees. The governance associated with intercollegiate athletics has always been complicated and is only growing in complexity based on realities like the transfer portal, pay-for-play, and other shifts that move athletics away from love of the game. For that reason, as a Board, we aim to best provide resources and support to our student-athletes in this changing environment that aligns with our mission, Catholic institution, and our community's expectations.” (link)
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