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Rockhurst promotes AD Kristy Bayer to Assoc. VP. (link)

With the men’s and women’s soccer selection shows taking place tonight, here are the latest NPI rankings for each. (link - MSOC, link - WSOC); The penultimate NPI rankings for field hockey (link), football (link) and women’s volleyball (link) are live ahead of Sunday’s selection shows.

UNC Pembroke AD Scott Byrd and former AD/current UNCP Deputy Chief of Staff Dick Christy chatted with The Robesonian’s Jacob Husson about the administrative transition for the Braves. After 16 years at Charlotte (DI), Byrd plans to spend his first year evaluating the departments operations and structure before implementing a new strategy, while acknowledging he has plenty of ideas for the department. Christy: “Scott’s the right leader because of his humility, strategy and experience. I think a good leader comes in and tries to do a lot of listening. The reality is he got hit with more change and more issues right out of the gate than I did when I started. He lost 60% of his administration, had to make critical hires, had to replace a head coach. He’s really hired a great team of people to move us forward.” As for the state of the department, Christy adds: “We’re on the cusp. We have a lot of the things in place. We just have not been able to get over the hump as far as regional and national success. The nice thing at the Division-II level is that being in the southeast, it’s hyper-competitive so if we’re regionally significant, we’re nationally significant.” (link)

With Congressional members returning to Capitol Hill today, a jammed “lame-duck” calendar could crowd out House consideration of the Protect College Sports Act, per CNBC’s Justin Papp and Garrett Downs. After successfully passing the Senate back in September, the bipartisan measure faces widespread opposition among House Democrats who now have little incentive to compromise following the party’s success in the midterm elections. College athletics stakeholders monitoring the lower chamber’s progress on the bill must view its potential against immediate, must-pass legislative logjams, including a December 11 government shutdown deadline, the debt ceiling bumping up against its $41.1T cap, an energy construction permitting fight and a $1T National Defense Authorization Act that’s now potentially entangled with impeachment proceedings against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Congressional leadership, particularly on the Republican side, is also likely to have difficulty with lawmaker attendance after dozens of members lost their seats and will struggle to whip members into line, especially those who do not have another election to run. (link)

Notable, Division I Men’s Soccer will remain a single semester sport after a vote to move to two semesters has officially been rescinded by two-thirds of the membership. (link)

The push of the football calendar into week zero is continuing to compound heat risks for athletic departments, according to The Midwest Newsroom's Nicole Grundmeier. As eight states saw their warmest September ever, the heat impacted a number of games, including Washburn-Colorado School of Mines where officials halted play when temperatures exceeded the MIAA limit of 92.1 degrees. North Carolina (DI) Asst. Professor Jessica Murfree: “I stand on top of this hill or this soapbox all the time: The heat policies that exist in college athletics are largely suggestions, and it takes responsible adults to monitor and enforce them.” Missouri Climate Center Director Zachary Leasor believes the push for change will come: “Is there a need to push the season back? I don’t think those conversations are being seriously had right now. But yeah, I could see that in 10 to 20 years.” Washburn Head Athletic Trainer Kristan Todd on what changes may be needed: “We are seeing warmer temperatures throughout fall, and we need to think about, ‘Why do we need to have a noon start time? Why do we need to have a 1 p.m. start time?’ … Division I’s, they have contracts, they have TV times, and it makes it harder. So if you can’t change the time, what are we going to do to help our athletes get through those games?” (link)

Columbus State officially opened its new $3.2M Cougar Golf Clubhouse. AD Justin Hay: “This facility represents an investment in our students, our golf programs and opportunities we want to create for the next generation of Cougars. … The stakes have never been higher when it comes to recruiting and retaining the world's top college golfers. We must offer the best student-athlete experience—and that means giving our golfers access to top-notch facilities and the means to win conference and national titles.” (link)

Pittsburg State is set to begin construction on its End Zone Experience later this week. The privately funded north end zone facility will include the Gorilla’s game day locker room, 20 premium suites, a club level and event space, offices and much more. PSU hopes to have the facility ready for the 2027 season. Renderings included. (link)

Renovations at Delta State’s Walter Sillers Coliseum are ongoing as the Statesmen host their home opener in two weeks. Initial construction is upgrading restrooms, locker rooms, concourses and more, with the indoor public restrooms to be reopened by the end of this season. After this season, the work will focus on expanding the Margaret Wade Room and adding a new east-side entrance equipped with elevator access to the second floor. (link)

Lake Superior State has seen a 47% increase in revenue generated this season, with a 61% jump in the number of corporate partners. AD Tory Lindley: “I couldn't be more excited about the momentum we're building and the growth we're experiencing through our partnership with Taymar Sales U. What makes this relationship so special is the collaborative approach, shared vision, and genuine commitment to creating value for our corporate partners, LSSU Athletics, and the communities we serve. These results are about much more than revenue. They're about building meaningful relationships, expanding opportunities, and creating a stronger foundation for the future of Laker Athletics.” (link)

Upper Iowa raised over $193K during its fifth Peacock Power 24-Hour Challenge. (link)

Rockhurst partners with Opendorse to provide a new NIL marketplace and student-athlete education. (link)

The winner of tonight’s Nebraska-Kearney v. Wayne State (NE) men’s basketball game will be the first to take home the new Flat Water Hardwood Classic traveling trophy. (link)

People & Places…
➤ Colorado Mesa hires Southern Virginia (DIII) AD Josh Monsen as its new Deputy AD/COO. (link)
➤ Mary Women’s Volleyball HC Rob Frost steps down after two seasons. (link)
➤ Palm Beach Atlantic Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Marc Murray resigns after four-plus years leading the Sailfish. (link)
➤ Southern Arkansas selects Lincoln Memorial Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Abraham Lascari for the same role with the Muleriders. (link)

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Head Women's Soccer Coach (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Adams State Head Women's Soccer Coach More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Alamosa? Click HERE.

Assistant Athletics Coach, Baseball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Assistant Athletics Coach, Baseball at Babson College in Wellesley, MA. Full-time role assisting with coaching and administrative duties. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Coach Men's Soccer (Daemen University / Amherst, NY): The Head Coach- Men's Soccer recruits student athletes, schedules games and practices. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Amherst? Click HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Waynesburg University / Waynesburg, PA): The head coach is responsible for, but not limited to, recruiting quality student athletes, retaining a full roster, practice organization, staff hiring/development, game scheduling, budget oversight. (DIII) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Waynesburg? Click HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Development (Lewis University / Romeoville, IL): The Associate Director serves on the department’s senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership for athletic fundraising, the Flyer Club, major gifts, and high-level corporate partnerships. More details HERE.

Men's Volleyball Graduate Assistant (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): Southwest Baptist University Men’s Volleyball is seeking a Graduate Assistant. This position offers hands-on experience in collegiate coaching while contributing to a growing program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Annual Giving (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking an Assistant Director-Annual Giving to serve as the primary athletics contact for approximately 500 mid-level donors and major gifts prospects. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Alabama at Birmingham / Birmingham, AL): UAB seeks an experienced athletics leader to drive competitive success, financial growth, compliance, and student-athlete development through strategic leadership. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Birmingham? Click HERE.

Associate Director, Athletic Operations and Facilities (University of California, Merced (UC Merced) / Merced, CA): Senior leader overseeing game operations, facilities and sport supervision at the highest ranked academic institution in NCAA D2. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Susquehanna University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of director of athletics. (DIII) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Selinsgrove? Click HERE.

Associate Commissioner, Sports Administration and Championships/Men’s Basketball (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Associate Commissioner will serve the Conference and its member institutions to oversee and lead all aspects of the Conference’s men’s basketball enterprise. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Las Vegas? Click HERE.

Director of the Adams/Wyche Center for Academic Success (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Director of Athletic Academic Center. Responsible for Student-Athlete success, development, and well-being. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services (Mid-American Conference / Cleveland, OH): The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Cleveland? Click HERE.

Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Assistant Athletic Trainer at Adams State University. More details HERE.

Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development (Fairfield University / Fairfield, CT): Seeking a dynamic, accomplished, and highly motivated Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development to lead its athletic fundraising program. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Fairfield? Click HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Help shape the future of Golden Rams Athletics by leading financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the continued growth of our 12 NCAA Division II programs. More details HERE.

Director for Athletic Communications (West Texas A&M University / Canyon, TX): Media/public relations. Record books, releases, previews & feature articles. Maintain Athletics website, historical records & stats. Supervise press box/scorer's table staff. Submit nominations. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): Full Time Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Men's Assistant Coach (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Swarthmore College Men's Lacrosse is hiring an assistant coach. Duties include recruiting, logistics and on field coaching. Send resume to [email protected] (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Quincy University / Quincy, IL): Quincy University, an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. More details HERE