D2.ticker Top Ten - the most clicked stories of the past week |
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#10: RMAC Interim Commissioner Lexie Vernon spoke at RMAC Football Media Day at MSU Denver about the league, moving the RMAC Network behind the paywall and more. Amidst the changes happening in and around college athletics: “I think we have to stand true to what it is that we do, knowing who we are, what we do and why we do it. In the RMAC specifically, elevating learners and leaders in life – that’s our mission. That’s what we do on a regular basis. That’s my vision forward for the RMAC. We do a lot of things really well, but it’s a time of change and it’s a time for transformation and it’s an opportunity for us to stake our claim in Division II for what we do and truly why we do it.” The conference was one of four left in DII that did not have a pay-per-view model when their change was announced earlier this week. Vernon adding: “The RMAC Network since its inception has been free to our viewers or anyone that wanted to tune in to watch it at any point in time, but it has not been free for our institutions to produce it. It’s been a long time coming that the investment our institutions have been putting into our broadcasts is returned in a way that is consistent with the marketplace and how streaming sites are set up and what the expectation is for our viewers.” (link)
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#9: Missouri S&T selects West Georgia (DI) Coordinator of Facilities & Events Troy Johnson as Asst. AD for Facilities and Game Operations. (link) |
#8: Wisconsin-Parkside AD Adam Schemm recaps his second year in the chair and highlights the Rangers’ record success in sponsorship revenue and the largest gift in athletics’ history. Heading into year three, Schemm: “As we enter year three, we're focused on strategic growth through the implementation of our first-ever Parkside Athletics Strategic Plan. Our vision is clear: to set a championship standard in the classroom, in competition, and in our community. This plan positions Parkside Athletics for sustained, long-term success. To our fans, alumni, and supporters—thank you. Your energy, encouragement, and belief doesn't just fund a program. It fuels dreams. It creates champions on the competition grounds, in the classroom, and in our community. The momentum is building. The time is now. Elevate Parkside Athletics. Let's keep building this together.” (link)
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#7: Minnesota State Moorhead has added a new $200K, 16’x26’ videoboard at Alex Nemzek Stadium. (link) |
#6: UT Dallas will reverse its decision and continue its Cross Country/Track & Field programs, with President Richard Benson stating: “Based on feedback from our community and UT System administration, I am reversing that decision and these teams will be able to compete in the 2025-26 athletic season.” (link)
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#5: Virginia State will become a member of USCAA in addition to the Trojans’ DII membership. (link) |
#4: Black Hills State selects Basketball Docs Owner/former multi-stop HC Kelly Kruger as its Women’s Basketball Interim HC for the upcoming season. (link)
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#3: Allen AD Phillip Wallace Jr. departs after one year to become the Women’s Basketball HC at his alma mater, Savannah State. SSU President Jermaine Whirl: “Coach Wallace represents the very best of what it means to be a Tiger. His passion for this university, combined with his proven record of success and commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court, makes him the perfect leader for our women's basketball program. We are thrilled to welcome him back home.” (link)
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#2: Emporia State selects Co-Interim AD Steve Rodecap as the Hornets’ next AD. President Ken Hush: “With the vast changes happening in collegiate athletics and Steve's experience at the highest Division I level as a student athlete and coach, I am confident he will do great things to build on our Hornet legacy and pursue the future vision for Emporia State University athletics.” (link)
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#1: Drury’s Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship has been vacated after a student-athlete violated anti-doping rules for an elevated level of caffeine. (link) |
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