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Dannen at the Crossroads: Will Nebraska's Sellout Streak End in 2026?
sports1 day ago

Dannen at the Crossroads: Will Nebraska's Sellout Streak End in 2026?

Nebraska’s historic sellout streak could be at risk in 2026 as ticket demand wanes and Memorial Stadium undergoes renovations that will reduce capacity; the fate rests with athletic director Troy Dannen, who could keep boosters propping up sellouts or end the streak to prioritize revenue for NIL and roster improvements—with the author weighing both sides and noting that the eventual outcome will hinge on Dannen’s judgment and the ongoing rebuild.

via Sports Illustrated|
#athletic-director#college-football#nebraska-cornhuskers
MSU taps Bartholomae to steady its athletic department
sports8 days ago

MSU taps Bartholomae to steady its athletic department

Michigan State has tapped Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae as its next AD, hoping his fundraising prowess and program-building record can stabilize a debt-ridden department and support major facility upgrades, including a $500 million Spartan Stadium renovation; Bartholomae succeeds Batt after a volatile summer that saw Batt leave for Kentucky, with MSU's ongoing Spartan Ventures fundraising and governance shaping the hire.

via The Detroit News|
#athletic-director#dan-bartholomae#michigan-state
Purdue’s New AD McClelland Fires Championship jab at Indiana
sports19 days ago

Purdue’s New AD McClelland Fires Championship jab at Indiana

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland used his introductory press conference to jab at Indiana, declaring, ‘If you don’t want to win championships, go to Indiana,’ while pledging to put student-athletes at the center and pursue championships. McClelland, formerly Rice’s athletic director and a former Vanderbilt deputy AD, is framed against Purdue–Indiana history, noting Indiana’s recent football prominence and Purdue’s long-standing series lead and Big Ten legacy. The two programs are set to meet on November 28 in what will be the season finale for both teams.

via On3|
#athletic-director#college-football#indiana
Purdue's New AD Kicks Off With a Championship Jab at Indiana
sports19 days ago

Purdue's New AD Kicks Off With a Championship Jab at Indiana

Purdue’s new athletic director Tommy McClelland opened his tenure with a tongue-in-cheek jab at Indiana—“If you don’t want to win championships, go to Indiana”—in his introductory news conference, a remark Purdue called jest. The quip comes as Indiana currently leads the football rivalry, with the Hoosiers outscoring Purdue 122-3 over the last two seasons, and amid Purdue’s broader push to boost revenue to fund a competitive football program under coach Barry Odom. The piece also contrasts IU’s Curt Cignetti era, Purdue basketball success, and McClelland’s plans to grow resources across the athletics department.

via The New York Times|
#athletic-director#college-football#indiana
Purdue's New AD Takes a Rivalry Shot During Introductory Press Conference
sports19 days ago

Purdue's New AD Takes a Rivalry Shot During Introductory Press Conference

Purdue introduced its new athletic director, Tommy McClelland, who used his introductory press conference to jab at rival Indiana with a 'win championships' remark, drawing mixed reactions as he pledges to raise Purdue athletics; Indiana has recent bragging rights in football and basketball and has won the last two Old Oaken Bucket games 122-3.

via Bleacher Report|
#athletic-director#indiana#press-conference
Michigan AD Warde Manuel to Step Down by Year’s End Amid Culture Review
sports1 month ago

Michigan AD Warde Manuel to Step Down by Year’s End Amid Culture Review

Warde Manuel will step down as University of Michigan athletic director at year’s end as the university conducts a national search for a successor, following a Jenner & Block culture review tied to recent scandals including the firing of coach Sherrone Moore and related lawsuits. The review praised some leadership strengths but highlighted accountability gaps and the need for reforms, as NCAA investigations into football sign-stealing and other issues continue. Manuel will stay on through year-end to help implement reforms as a special advisor.

via Detroit Free Press|
#athletic-director#culture-review#jenner-and-block
Wisconsin bets on a familiar face for AD, but relief may be limited
sports1 month ago

Wisconsin bets on a familiar face for AD, but relief may be limited

Jim Polzin argues that Wisconsin’s hiring of former Nebraska deputy athletic director Shawn Eichorst as athletic director is a safe, familiar choice that could provide short-term stability, but it likely offers little relief from deeper issues facing UW athletics and may not address broader concerns about the hiring process or long-term performance.

via BadgerExtra|
#athletic-director#big-ten#college-sports
UK Taps J Batt as AD, Promises Dual-Sport Excellence and Revenue Growth
sports2 months ago

UK Taps J Batt as AD, Promises Dual-Sport Excellence and Revenue Growth

Kentucky announced J Batt as its new athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue, signaling a revenue-forward, fan-inclusive plan to lead UK Athletics with dual-sport excellence in basketball and football. Batt stressed accelerating changes in college athletics, improving gameday experiences, and sustaining UK’s “destination” status, while summer basketball practice began with a few standouts noted and Kam Williams sidelined by a foot injury. Kentucky also announced seven non-conference home games for 2026-27 and began pursuing 2028 recruits, including Erick Dampier Jr. In other sports updates, a World Cup draw saw Cape Verde upset Spain 0-0, and Pardon My Take is set to host KSR today.

via On3|
#athletic-director#j-batt#kentucky
UK's New AD J Batt Promises Championship-Driven Growth and Fan Engagement
sports2 months ago

UK's New AD J Batt Promises Championship-Driven Growth and Fan Engagement

Kentucky’s new athletic director J Batt sits down with Matt Jones for a Zoom interview to outline why UK is a destination job, his focus on boosting revenue through Champions Blue and other streams, and the plan to navigate the evolving landscape of college athletics. Batt emphasizes Kentucky’s structure, scale, and passionate fan base as assets that can be leveraged to fund basketball and football simultaneously, while stressing the need for every fan to contribute in some way and pledging a long-term commitment to the program and its championship standard.

via On3|
#athletic-director#champions-blue#fundraising
Kentucky hires MSU’s J Batt as athletic director, deepening Spartans’ leadership churn
college-sports2 months ago

Kentucky hires MSU’s J Batt as athletic director, deepening Spartans’ leadership churn

Kentucky announced the hiring of Michigan State athletic director J Batt as its new AD and CEO of Champions Blue, prompting MSU to search for an interim leader amid ongoing leadership turnover. Batt’s year at MSU saw the creation of Spartan Ventures, a major fundraising push for athletics, a stadium renovation plan, and a high-profile coaching change, all set against a backdrop of tensions between MSU leadership and the board.

via The Detroit News|
#athletic-director#college-athletics#college-sports
Kentucky Names J Batt as AD Amid MSU Leadership Shake-Up
sports2 months ago

Kentucky Names J Batt as AD Amid MSU Leadership Shake-Up

Kentucky hired J Batt as its athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue, moving from Michigan State after just over a year; MSU is searching for a new leader as President Kevin Guskiewicz heads to Clemson, and Batt's MSU contract included a buyout trigger tied to that departure. Separately, MSU announced a 10-year jersey-patch deal with MSUFCU to boost revenue and fund student-athlete programming.

via Detroit Free Press|
#athletic-director#j-batt#kentucky-athletics
Kentucky hires MSU's J Batt to lead its athletic department
sports2 months ago

Kentucky hires MSU's J Batt to lead its athletic department

Kentucky is set to hire Michigan State athletic director J Batt to replace retiring Mitch Barnhart; Batt is a premier fundraiser who previously led Alabama's revenue operations and a $600 million capital campaign, helped MSU grow its athletic revenue, and is credited with initiatives like Spartan Ventures and hiring Pat Fitzgerald as Spartans' head football coach, with Kentucky hoping his track record will bolster revenue and facilities to support its rosters and programs.

via On3|
#athletic-director#fundraising#j-batt
Kentucky narrows AD hunt to Michigan State's J Batt
sports2 months ago

Kentucky narrows AD hunt to Michigan State's J Batt

Kentucky appears close to naming its next athletic director, with Michigan State’s J Batt emerging as the top candidate per Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger. Batt, a veteran administrator with SEC and power-conference experience (including roles at Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Michigan State), would bring a track record of leading searches and program operations as UK seeks to replace Mitch Barnhart.

via On3|
#athletic-director#j-batt#kentucky