D2.ticker Top Ten - the most clicked stories of the past week |
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#10: Columbus State has relaunched and restructured its Cougar Club with new basketball game day experiences, including premium courtside seating, hospitality access, all-sport passes and more. AD Justin Hay: “Through the generosity of our Cougar Club members CSU Athletics is able to provide an enhanced student-athlete experience that allows us to recruit and retain the best student-athletes around. We are not just developing student-athletes to be champions in competition but in life as well.” (link)
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#9: Lewis names Florida Tech Assoc. Director of Compliance Brian Darden as Asst. AD of Compliance. (link) |
#8: The NCAA Woman of the Year Selection Committee has announced the Top 30 honorees – 10 from each division. In DII, honorees include Point Loma Soccer student-athlete Bethany Arabe, San Francisco State Volleyball student-athlete Kimberly DeBoer, Slippery Rock Cross Country/Track & Field student-athlete Anna Igims, Alaska Fairbanks Cross Country/Skiing student-athlete Kendall Kramer, Illinois Springfield Tennis student-athlete Carmen Llopis Fabra, Azusa Pacific Soccer student-athlete Jacqueline Maze, Findlay Golf student-athlete Mary Kelly Mulcahy, UT Tyler Softball student-athlete Sam Schott, Concordia-St. Paul Volleyball student-athlete Teagan Starkey and Columbus State Soccer student-athlete Avery Williams. (link)
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#7: Tampa removes the interim tag from Women’s Volleyball HC Brian Imperiale. (link)
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#6: West Virginia Wesleyan VP for Athletics Rae Emrick will transition to a new role as Senior Advisor for Athletics. Asst. VP for Athletics/Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Kyle Hoffman will serve as the Bobcats’ next VP of Athletics. President James Moore: “Dr. Emrick's impact on this College is immeasurable. She has led with integrity, care, and an unwavering belief in our students. We are grateful for her continued support as we move through this transition. Kyle is exceptionally well-prepared to build on her legacy and lead Wesleyan Athletics into its next chapter.” (link)
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#5: SAC Commissioner Patrick Britz will retire at the end of May, concluding 18 years leading the league. Mars Hill President/SAC Presidents Council Chair Tony Floyd: “Patrick Britz's leadership has been instrumental in shaping the success and stability of the South Atlantic Conference. His vision and steady hand have helped our conference navigate an evolving collegiate athletics landscape. We are grateful for his years of service and dedication.” Britz: “Serving as Commissioner of this prestigious conference for the past 17 years has been the honor of a lifetime. Together, with so many dedicated presidents, administrators, coaches and student-athletes, we have achieved extraordinary progress and growth, and I am deeply proud of what we have built. The conference is stronger today because of the collective efforts of so many passionate individuals who care deeply about its mission and values. […] While I will always remain one of the conference's biggest supporters, the time has come for me to focus more on my family and explore new opportunities that align with my experience and personal goals.” (link)
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#4: Everyone, meet Indianapolis' new greyhound, Grady II, from New South Wales, Australia. (link) |
#3: The DII Championships Committee has issued a public reprimand for the Tampa Women’s Lacrosse program for misconduct during this spring’s NCAA championship, finding that coaches, student-athletes and fans “damaged hotel property, brought outside alcohol onto the property, disregarded hotel staff trying to clear the pool area after pool hours on multiple occasions, and made noise that led to numerous complaints.” Tampa has been hit with a $1K fine and a requirement of proof of payment for the invoice sent by the hotel. Committee Chair/Concordia-St. Paul AD Regan McAthie: “The committee cited the fact that the activities in question were posted on social media in real time. The committee also believes the minimal response from the school when questioned reflected a lack of respect for the process.” (link)
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#2: Colorado Mesa hires Colorado (DI) Asst. AD for the CU Events Center & Game Day Operations/CMU alum Rob Courtney as its new AD. President John Marshall: “Rob Courtney exemplifies our university's values of humility and courage and exemplifies our culture — qualities that win championships. We are excited about Rob's return and know he is the right person to advance CMU's mission through the Division II student-athlete model that we believe in.” (link)
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#1: Shaw AD George Knox is no longer leading the Bears after five years in the chair. (link) |
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