The Real Issues Facing College Sports

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III >> Good Wednesday morning. For those of us in Pennsylvania, it's the day after the primary election. Thank goodness. >> Today's Word Count: 935 >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Please refer a friend.   A free subscription to D3Playbook. Yes, please. TOP STORY 1. The Real Issues Facing College Sports   by Pete Thamel, ESPN "There's a consistent myopia that's led college athletics down a wayward path for generations. It's a familiar pattern that spiraled the industry to its current state. Leaders wait until problems manifest and then scramble for eleventh-hour solutions. They muster enough administrative muscle to spit out some type of temporary bubble-gum resolution to stick in the dam. Then they exhale when a flood is avoided, look away and don't notice the water gushing elsewhere. The cycle repeats itself over and over. This pattern is as predictable as it is dispiriting. Especially because the real issues that the sport's leaders should be worried about -- the kind that have billions at stake, not millions -- loom much larger." >> Situational Awareness: "College athletics needs revolution, not the same incremental and ineffective evolution. Leaders should stop legislating to satisfy the complaints of the now and start envisioning what college athletics should actually look like in the next generation. Then start moving and leading toward that vision. And it's one that should involve much less of the NCAA." >> The Big Picture: "College presidents are mostly to blame for this leadership rut. They are part-time leaders of a billion-dollar organization that requires full-time engagement. They propped up outgoing NCAA president Mark Emmert for about a decade too long, with a tab that reached $4 million annually. That's outrageous even by college sports' standards." >> The Key Stat: "The presidents have to bury all the amateurism propaganda they've sprouted for decades and realize their days of talent-for-scholarship deals in college football and basketball have ended." >> Be Smart: Can't say this enough. DIII has to keep a watchful eye on this. Although the P5 does not want to kill the golden goose that is basketball, it's football that is paying the bills now. >> Read More NCAA 2. Regional Rules Seminars   Registration is open for the virtual 2022 Regional Rules Seminar, which will occur June 7-9. Educational sessions will allow members, affiliate members and others across all three divisions to hear and participate in conversations on NCAA rules, policies and procedures; share best practices; and connect with peers. Click here to register for the virtual Regional Rules Seminar. Information on live and prerecorded sessions, supplemental educational resources and materials are available on the Regional Rules Seminar webpage. The schedule for the live webinars is listed below. Please note that all times are Eastern. Tuesday, June 7 Resources for New Compliance Officers — Noon-1 p.m. Bylaw Basics for New Compliance Officers — 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 Show & Tell: Post-Convention Concepts — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Show & Tell: Post-Convention Concepts — 3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 Governance Hot Topics — Noon-1 p.m. Amateurism Certification — 2:30-3:30 p.m. At least once every three years, an active member school must be represented by at least one institutional staff member at the NCAA Regional Rules Seminar. This year, for member schools to meet the requirement, an institutional representative must attend one of the sessions Wednesday, June 8, and both sessions Thursday, June 9. 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BASEBALL 3.   ECSU Holds Top Spot   Dominic Perachi, Salve Regina | photo by George Corrigan The top four teams in the country remained in place entering the NCAA tournament in the latest D3baseball.com/NCBWA top 25 poll Eastern Connecticut (17), 39-3 Marietta (7), 38-5 Birmingham-Southern (1), 38-8 LaGrange (1), 37-6 Webster, 37-6 Arcadia, 38-7 Salisbury, 30-8 Cortland, 33-10 UW-Whitewater, 33-6 Rowan, 30-8 >> Team Batting Average: Marietta 386, St. Joseph's (L.I.) 371, Penn State Abington 359, Wilson 352, LaGrange 352. >> Team ERA: Salisbury 2.68, Mitchell 2.85, Eastern Connecticut 2.87, Endicott 3.07, Salve Regina 3.12. >> D3baseball.com Playoff Preview >> Complete Poll A MESSAGE FROM D3PLAYBOOK   Are you a marketer looking to reach decision makers who care about sports? Consider advertising with D3Playbook: Reach decision-makers in college and university athletics. Achieve your KPIs around business development, awareness, and product sales. A large segment of our audience earns six figures per year and makes business purchasing decisions. Let’s Chat ROWING (W) 4. Bombers Take Over   Ithaca assumed the No. 1 position in this week's Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Division III poll. Ithaca (7) Wellesley (3) Bates WPI Trinity, Conn. Clark Williams Hamilton Coast Guard Wesleyan >> Complete Poll NEWS 5.   Lightning Round     Basketball (M) J.D. Collins, NCAA national coordinator of men's basketball officiating for the past seven years, announced his retirement, effective Oct. 31.   Track and Field Benedictine's Koren Leonard and Dubuque's Alison Beeman were named National Athletes of the Week by the USTFCCCA.   Happy Birthday Do you know of someone celebrating a birthday soon? Drop us a line at D3Playbook@gmail.com. TRANSACTIONS 6.  Comings and Goings   CoSIDA - Erik Christianson named executive director FERRUM - Ruthann Duffy stepped down as head volleyball coach GORDON - Bryce Bowie named head swimming coach HOOD - Thomas Chatfield named head men's golf coach JOHN CARROLL - Shaun Keenan stepped down as head tennis coach METHODIST - Tom Inczauskis stepped down as head women's golf coach. Kelsie Carralero named head coach MONMOUTH - Roger Haynes named athletic director and steps down as head track and field coach NOTRE DAME (Md.) - Cheri Morin stepped down as head softball coach. Samantha Kastner named interim assistant athletic director and head softball coach. Kelly Bryant named head track and field coach ST. NORBERT - Kaitlyn Danz named head dance coach YORK (Pa.) - Brian Gross named assistant wrestling coach 1 THING 7. Mexican Pizza Returns Taco Bell is bringing back one of its most beloved items this week, Axios' Kelly Tyko reports (on her second day with Axios). The chain nixed its Mexican Pizza back in 2020 amid menu streamlining in the early months of COVID. 170,000+ fans signed a petition begging for the pizza’s return. What's happening: Thursday is the first day the pizza is officially available at participating restaurants nationwide. Taco Bell Rewards members have early access today and tomorrow when ordering on the mobile app.   Thanks for starting your day with us. What did you think of today's newsletter?  Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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