#10: Barry selects Greensboro (DIII) WBB HC Macy to the same role with the Bucs. AD Smith: "The more I got to know her through our search process, the more I knew she was a perfect fit for our program and the University. Her leadership experience and approach to the game of basketball are just what we need for the program." (link)
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#9: As a member of the DII FB Alliance, Ferris State AD Brockelbank continues the push to move away from regionalization. “I think there’s a sense from a lot of us in Division II that the [FB] national championship game is getting played somewhere in a region weeks before the actual national championship game. […] I certainly think if we can avoid this regionalization, not be scared to spend a little bit more money, and I know budgets are always a concern because it does cost to put a team on a plane and get them into another region. But I think there's an opportunity to put a team on a bus and get them into another region and avoid some of those matchups and make sure we have a quality national championship game that people are going to want to tune into because that’s the only time we’re on national TV.” Brockelbank pushes back against the possibility of leagues involved in the alliance breaking away to create their own subdivision, adding: “I think our goal is to grow Division II. We recognize the need to add members within Division II and so we want to make sure it's welcoming for all institutions.” (link)
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#8: Check out the dozens of coaching moves (stretching over May 27-28) from around college athletics through the Coaches.wire. (link) |
#7: North Georgia Softball wins the second national title in program history. (link) |
#6: HoopDirt’s Nelson reports Coker MBB HC Rector, who was hired last month, is no longer with the Cobras and will be replaced by Western Colorado MBB HC Lamberti, who was also hired last month. No official word from either institution, but neither HC is listed on the athletics staff directory. (link)
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#5: Saint Leo appoints Assoc. AD Lazenby as Interim AD, effective July 1. President Dadez: “We are fortunate to have someone on our staff with Marcal's background and level of experience. Marcal has been an NCAA Division II student-athlete, previously served as a Division II athletic director, and has been with Saint Leo for the last six years. He has strong commitment toward achieving athletic and academic excellence, as well as a deep appreciation for our core values, which shape all we do at Saint Leo.” (link)
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#4: William Jewell AD Eisenhauer will step down on August 1 to pursue other opportunities, concluding a five-year tenure leading the Cardinals. Eisenhauer: "I have been a member of this campus community for the past twenty years and it's been home to me. It's where I received my education, established lifelong friendships, met my wife, got my first job, and have raised my children. But now, it's time for me to step away to refocus my time and energy on my family. This place will always be near and dear to my heart, and I'll continue to be a supporter as my family, and I enter this next chapter of our lives." (link)
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#3: Morehouse AD Campbell will exit after three years to become the AD at Roanoke (DIII). (link) |
#2: Tiffin AD Allen has resigned after 15 years leading the Dragons. Allen: "I want to thank Tiffin University and its Athletic Department, coaches, and staff for an amazing 32 years. I come from a generation that was asked to leave things better than when we got there, and I think I did that. ... It is truly humbling that 17 years ago we weren't even thinking about national championships and now, if that isn't the end result, there is a feeling of disappointment. I look forward to following Dragons athletics and wish our coaches, staff and student-athletes the best of luck." (link)
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#1: The Baseball Championship field is down to eight with play set to begin on June 3. (link) |
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