#10: Auburn Deputy AD for External Affairs Rhett Hobart explains the north end zone video board at Jordan-Hare Stadium looks incomplete underneath because the planned multi-use facility and premium seating will fill up that space. “We’ve been very intentional in this project. We have much larger aspirations for that north end zone. And for us it was important that we did not design this video board in a shortsighted manner to get a video board there, get it built, have it running. … We designed that north board with the entire north end zone expansion in mind. So, yes, it looks maybe a little big high right now and a little bit unique, but I want you to picture in the future that all being filled in.” (link)
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#9: UNC Wilmington Senior Assoc. AD for Internal Operations Mark Wagner has left the department. (link) |
#8: Rutgers names Learfield Ohio State Sports Properties VP/GM Todd Knisley as Executive Deputy AD/COO/CRO. (link) |
#7: The Mountain West taps Delaware Deputy AD/COO/SWA Chelsey Burk as Senior Assoc. Commissioner, Governance and Compliance/SWA. (link)
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#6: Experience the Maryland Men’s Basketball team’s first look at the Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center, which officially opened this month. Inside the 45K foot facility are dedicated practice courts for both the men’s and women’s programs, weight room, hydrotherapy tubs, lounge, film and locker room space as well as dedicated offices and conference rooms for both teams and a “connection tunnel to XFINITY Center for student-athletes to be able to travel to and from on gamedays.” There’s a full slate of photos, as well. (link)
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#5: Join Tennessee AD Danny White and Chancellor Donde Plowman for a tour of some of the renovations to Neyland Stadium, including the widened concourses, modernized bathrooms (no more troughs), more varied amenities, new student section and more. Have a look. (link)
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#4: KVUE News’ Hannah Rucker posts a video showcasing Texas State President Dr. Kelly Damphousse and wife Beth’s unique motorcycle-riding entrance to Bobcat home football games. File this under: Another level. (link)
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#3: Newly reinstated Vanderbilt Volleyball picked up its first program win of the season and its first home victory since 1980. The game drew 3,467 fans and was played outdoors on Wyatt Lawn. Check out all the pictures. (link)
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#2: The Idaho football team is partnering with The Field Rush to wear "Fightin' Taters" helmets in this weekend 's home opener against St. Thomas. Have a look. (link)
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#1: The WCC makes it official by announcing the addition of UC San Diego as a competing league member starting July 1, 2027. WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson: “We continually identify valuable opportunities to expand our membership, and the addition of UC San Diego greatly aligns with the goals of the West Coast Conference. UC San Diego’s meteoric rise during its recent NCAA Division I transition is the result of strong leadership, strategic investment and deliberate planning for postseason success. The Tritons align with our West Coast identity and serve to strengthen the academic profile of the conference. I appreciate the Presidents’ Council’s thorough evaluation of expansion opportunities and unified direction with the addition of UC San Diego.” CBS' Jon Rothstein was one of the first to report the news. (link, link)
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