D2.ticker Top Ten - the most clicked stories of the past week |
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#10: Check out Bridgeport’s Hubbell Gymnasium renovation with AD Anthony Vitti. (link) |
#9: Cal Poly Humboldt selects Valdosta State President Richard Carvajal as its ninth president. (link) |
#8: Mansfield will reduce the remaining number of Women’s Soccer contests this season to “prioritize the health and well-being of student-athletes,” citing a limited roster size after a coaching change this past spring. (link)
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#7: The RMAC Presidents Council publishes a position statement on the future of college athletics through the lens of: “Division II must prioritize specific and unique reforms in key areas such as transfer rules, employment frameworks, and eligibility, among others. The critical question now is, how do we insulate Division II college athletics from the craziness in Division I and preserve the student-athlete experience?” The statement calls out the distinctions between DII and DI, the legal fallout facing DII as a result of litigation within the Power 4 and more. In closing: “We need the flexibility to take a different approach. That might include a separate governance model, a new association grounded in educational priorities, or policy reforms that better support equitable access to college athletics. It might also include new models for youth development and clearer pathways for participation. Whatever the solution may be, it must be built on the lived experiences of our campuses, our students, and our communities. It must move beyond the reality that only 4.37 percent of March Madness revenue supports the entire Division II budget, and beyond the small fraction of student-athletes competing at the commercial level, to embrace a broader vision of sustainability and purpose. We need a future model that works for all institutions and all student-athletes. We support national efforts to modernize and preserve college athletics. But those efforts must include all divisions and all voices. DII is not broken. It continues to provide affordable, meaningful, and transformative opportunities for student-athletes. It upholds the educational values that drew many of us to higher education. And it works. We did not create the current challenges in college sports. But we are ready to be part of the solution. Division II has a story to tell. Now is the time to tell it clearly, confidently, and without apology. On behalf of our institutions and our student-athletes, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is prepared to lead in shaping the future of college athletics.” (link, link - Full Position Statement)
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#6: The Lone Star has invited Texas A&M-Texarkana (NAIA) to join the league and NCAA DII. Eagles AD Ryan Wall: "Our transition to NCAA Division II is a transformational moment for Texas A&M University–Texarkana. It elevates our athletic department into one of the most competitive conferences in the country while strengthening the visibility and reputation of the entire University. For our student-athletes, this move means more resources, more opportunities to compete at the highest level, and an experience that fully aligns with the NCAA Division II philosophy of balancing athletics, academics, and community engagement. This is not just about raising the level of competition—it's about raising the standard for what it means to be a student-athlete at TAMUT.” The Eagles also announced a naming rights agreement with Red River Credit Union for the new ~6K-seat stadium that would potentially be ready for the 2028 season and TAMUT to tentatively begin on the gridiron in 2027. (link)
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#5: Shippensburg rolls out a new look, with the Raiders’ ship mark to remain the university’s primary mark. The new logo includes an anchor and the addition of light blue as a secondary color. AD Jeff Michaels: “A logo that is unique and identifiable is very important to an athletic program. The new anchor symbolizes the strength and resilience of our student-athletes and represents the forward momentum that is required in competition.” CLC assisted with the process. (link)
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#4: Mansfield selects Central Washington Deputy AD Andrew Petko as its next AD. Interim Vice Provost/Dean of Undergraduate Education Gretchen Sechrist: “His experience, knowledge, and vision are what we need to grow our athletics program. I know the entire Mansfield community will feel that momentum from day one as we continue to build on our tradition of excellence both on and off the field.” (link)
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#3: Francis Marion names USC Beaufort AD Quin Monahan as the Patriots’ new AD, as AD Murray Hartzler will retire after more than two decades at the helm. FMU President Fred Carter: “It was hard for me to imagine that we could ever find a suitable successor to Murray Hartzler. He has served us so well for so long. But Quin has his own set of very distinctive strengths, to include dynamic leadership, a fiercely competitive instinct, and decades of experience developing successful student-athletes. He will fit in here perfectly and continue our winning tradition.” (link)
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#2: After appeal, Menlo will repeat its second year of the provisional membership process. Last month, the Membership Committee reaffirmed its decision that Menlo did not meet a legislated requirement during year two and noted that the college did not prove the committee erred in its decision. (link)
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#1: Tampa hires Samford (DI) Assoc. AD for Development E.J. Brophy as its new VP of Athletics, starting October 1. President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg: “E.J. Brophy brings nearly 30 years of successful experience in collegiate athletics and has a passion for helping students develop both on the field and the classroom, and in the community. E.J.’s experience will continue the upward trajectory of UTampa’s athletics success, while enhancing game-day experiences, revenue-generation and positioning athletics as engagement for the UTampa community.” CSA Search & Consulting assisted with the process. (link)
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