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sports28 days ago

Michigan Athletic Department Faces Scrutiny Amid Coaching and Conduct Controversies

The University of Michigan is investigating its athletic department's culture following the firing of football coach Sherrone Moore due to misconduct, while also conducting a search for a new head coach who embodies integrity and leadership. Interim President Domenico Grasso emphasized the university's commitment to respect, integrity, and excellence, and assured that the investigation will be thorough and based on credible evidence.

via On3|
#athletic-department#coaching-search#investigation
sports7 months ago

Virginia's Baseball Coaching Shakeup as O'Connor Joins Mississippi State

Virginia's athletic department is experiencing a rare wave of high-profile coaching departures, including baseball coach Brian O’Connor heading to Mississippi State, reflecting broader shifts in college sports funding, resources, and the changing landscape of athletics, which has left UVa needing to rebuild its coaching staff amid financial and strategic challenges.

via CavsCorner: Virginia Cavaliers Football & Basketball Recruiting|
#athletic-department#baseball#coaching-departures
sports1 year ago

Graham Rossini Named ASU AD Amid $300M Debt Elimination and Arena Renovations

Arizona State University's athletic department has reportedly eliminated its $300 million debt through a financial restructuring, as announced by ASU President Michael Crow. This restructuring integrates the athletic department into the core of the university's financial model, allowing it to focus on athletic and academic success. The specifics of how the debt was eliminated remain unclear, sparking reactions on social media.

via The Arizona Republic|
#arizona-state-university#athletic-department#debt-restructuring
sports1 year ago

"UW Athletic Director's Sudden Departure Sparks Leadership Concerns"

Dave Mahler, a prominent figure in University of Washington athletics, criticizes the sudden departure of athletic director Troy Dannen and questions the leadership at the university. Mahler believes that Dannen's abrasive approach and rapid changes have caused friction within the athletic program, leading to financial and leadership uncertainty. He suggests that the university needs stability and a new approach from the top to compete with other major athletic programs.

via KOMO News|
#athletic-department#college-sports#leadership
sports1 year ago

"Nebraska's Future in Limbo: Matt Rhule's Power Play After Trev Alberts' Departure"

Nebraska's athletic director, Trev Alberts, has left for Texas A&M, leaving the hopes of the Husker Nation resting on the shoulders of Matt Rhule, who is now the leader of Nebraska's athletic department. With Alberts' departure, there are new challenges to address, including the funding for a $450 million overhaul of Memorial Stadium. Rhule, who is more suited to be the frontman for the enterprise, now holds the crown and will be crucial in shaping the future of Nebraska athletics.

via Omaha World-Herald|
#athletic-department#big-ten#matt-rhule
sports1 year ago

"Michigan Basketball Strength Coach Jon Sanderson Resigns Amid Settlement"

Jon Sanderson, the longtime strength and conditioning coach for Michigan men's basketball, has resigned from the school following an incident in December that led to his reassignment within the athletic department. His departure comes after a reported non-physical confrontation with head coach Juwan Howard, which resulted in Sanderson working with other university athletes. The athletic director cleared Howard of any wrongdoing, and Sanderson has reached a settlement with the school, signing a non-disclosure agreement.

via MLive.com|
#athletic-department#jon-sanderson#juwan-howard
sports2 years ago

"Ohio State's New Athletic Director Ross Bjork: Intentions, Missteps, and Beliefs"

New Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork and president Ted Carter are committed to maintaining all 36 varsity sports despite the impending changes in college sports revenue sharing. While acknowledging the need to prioritize revenue-generating sports like football and men's basketball, they aim to find additional revenue streams to support the other sports. With a potential future model requiring schools to pay athletes, the sustainability of funding all 36 sports may become challenging, but Bjork and Carter view cutting sports as a last resort and are determined to keep Ohio State's broad-based program intact.

via Eleven Warriors|
#athletic-department#college-sports#ohio-state
sports2 years ago

"Former Northwestern Volleyball Player Files Lawsuit Over Hazing Response"

A former Northwestern volleyball player has filed a lawsuit against the school and its athletic department, alleging negligence in response to an alleged hazing incident in 2021. The player claims to have been injured during a punishment sanctioned by the head coach and accuses him of fostering a culture of racism, bullying, harassment, hazing, and retaliation within the volleyball program. The lawsuit includes the school's presidents, athletic directors, and the coach as defendants. The player's lawyers, who recently filed lawsuits on behalf of Northwestern football players, argue that hazing is a pervasive problem across the athletic department. The university has not publicly addressed the alleged incident or confirmed an investigation.

via ESPN|
#athletic-department#hazing#lawsuit
sports2 years ago

Controversial Social Media Activity Plagues Michigan Athletic Department.

The University of Michigan's athletic department is facing another public relations blunder after Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler, the son of legendary former Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, resigned as assistant director of recruiting amid social media controversy. Fans on the internet noticed dozens of questionable retweets and "likes" on his Twitter account, including messages endorsing slavery and mocking Black people. The athletic department issued a two-paragraph statement announcing Schembechler's resignation, but questions remain about how they missed these red flags during the hiring process. This is the latest in a pattern of bizarre events under athletic director Warde Manuel's tenure, including the hiring of Rhonda Faehn and an embarrassing incident involving a vehicle registered to his wife and former men's basketball player Zavier Simpson.

via MLive.com|
#athletic-department#glenn-schembechler#public-relations-blunder
sports2 years ago

Shemy Schembechler Apologizes and Resigns Amid Controversy.

University of Michigan Regent Ron Weiser said the responsibility of vetting the hire of Shemy Schembechler, who resigned days after being hired as assistant director of recruiting on Jim Harbaugh’s staff, rests with the university's athletic director and president. Schembechler resigned after controversy surrounding the use of his Twitter account, which reportedly showed he "liked" tweets claiming that slavery and racist Jim Crow laws were positive for Black people. Weiser said he was "disappointed" by the news but did not think it was the responsibility of the regents to deal with internal operations of the university.

via MLive.com|
#athletic-department#resignation#shemy-schembechler