#10: Allen Football, revived in 2018 with a 64-yard, one-goalpost practice field and windowless coach’s office, gets the profile treatment from the Post & Courier’s Sapakoff following a 5-1 start to the season and announcement of plans for a new stadium. President Dr. Ernest C. McNealey: “The extraordinary experience the university affords its students and the continued success of the football program are linked and will allow all that can be imagined to be achieved.” HC Teddy Keaton: “We don’t worry about the labor pains, we’re just trying to have the baby. The university and the president set out a vision and a timeline. We knew this wasn’t going to be easy, but the whole university is playing a role in this. We’re well on our way.” (link)
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#9: Missouri Southern State Asst. AD for Compliance & Academic Services Amanda Schmelzer is headed to Missouri State (DI) as Asst. AD for Compliance. (link) |
#8: West Liberty AD Lynn Ullom will retire after three-plus decades with the Hilltoppers. President Tim Borchers: "Lynn Ullom has created a strong athletic program at West Liberty, as evidenced by our recent finishes near the top of the Commissioner's Cup. I have valued Lynn's insight, perspective, and knowledge about our athletic programs during my time at West Liberty and I appreciate that he agreed to stay on in the role for a few months after I started as President." Asst. AD for Compliance Brad Forshey will serve as Interim AD. (link)
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#7: Lake Erie Asst. AD for Sports Operations Cassandra Wendall is no longer with the Storm. (link) |
#6: Ashland is challenging a $6M US Dept of Education fine for “improper Pell packaging and return of Title IV funds.” (link) |
#5: Lake Superior State selects Youngstown State (DI) Deputy AD for Performance Excellence Tory Lindley as its new AD, starting November 1. LSSU Interim President Lynn Gillette: “He was overwhelmingly the top candidate in a very strong candidate pool. He is committed to providing our athletes and coaches the tools they need to win. He also has vast experience at supporting each student-athlete holistically to foster overall well-being, academic achievement, and leadership development.” (link)
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#4: Anderson unveiled its Football locker room revamp. (link) |
#3: Sioux Falls will name Dakota Wesleyan (NAIA) AD Jon Hart to the same role with the Cougars, per Sioux Falls Live's Matt Zimmer, who reports USF will introduce Hart at a press conference on Friday morning. (link)
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#2: Maryville promotes Assoc. AD for NCAA Compliance and Student Services/SWA Brittany Clarke Fennell to succeed retiring AD Lonnie Folks. President Mark Lombardi: “Brittany’s promotion to Athletic Director is a testament to her exceptional dedication and leadership within our university community. Her commitment to our student-athletes’ success and the growth of our athletics program is beyond commendable. We look forward to her continued success in this new capacity.” (link)
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#1: As Jamestown (NAIA) explores a move to DII and the NSIC, the Jimmies have been voted out of their league, effective at the end of the academic year. UJ President Polly Peterson: “... we have anticipated the potential of this outcome. Consequently, we have been discussing alternative opportunities as we prepare for a potential move to the NCAA.” (link)
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