Collegiate Sports – Page 44

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Craig Barnett Named Executive Director of the American Collegiate Hockey Association

Craig Barnett has been hired to serve as executive director of the American Collegiate Hockey Association, the national governing body…

Posted On : September 19, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee

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Rent Like a Champion Fills a Void

Like many great businesses, Rent Like a Champion started out as an entirely different sort of enterprise. Mike Doyle had helped create a company in South Bend, Indiana, focused on student housing near Notre Dame University. With a fairly large inventory to rent to students, Doyle was regularly left with a few vacant properties each […]

Posted On : September 12, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

NCAA Football: CFP National Championship Game-Alabama vs Georgia

Confetti falls as Alabama wins in overtime against Georgia in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo by Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

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Spreading the Wealth

If the Pac-12 Conference is looking for a good year to make a statement in the College Football Playoff, this is it. The 2019 championship game will be played January 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in the heart of Pac-12 country, giving the conference an opportunity to change its luck on home […]

Posted On : September 11, 2018 By : Greg Echlin

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Former Cactus Bowl Renamed to Cheez-It Bowl

The Fiesta Bowl and Kellogg’s cracker brand Cheez-It have announced a title sponsorship, renaming the 30th edition of the college football game…

Posted On : August 21, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee

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NCAA Names Amy Reis Director of Women’s Basketball

The NCAA has named Amy Reis director of women’s basketball, effective September 4. Reis currently serves as associate commissioner for championships and sports administration at the West Coast Conference, where she has worked since 2015. “Amy brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experiences to our women’s basketball team,” said Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice-president of […]

Posted On : August 10, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee

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Teresa Gould Named Senior Associate Commissioner of Pac-12

Teresa Gould has been named senior associate commissioner, sports management and institutional services for the Pac-12 Conference…

Posted On : July 30, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Sioux Falls to Host NAIA DII Championship Through 2020

The NAIA has announced that Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will host the Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship at the Sanford Pentagon…

Posted On : July 28, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

NCAA Football: Peach Bowl-Auburn vs Central Florida

The 2018 Peach Bowl with Central Florida and Auburn generated an estimated impact of $49 million. Photo courtesy of Brett Davis/USA Today Sports

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Bowl Games Drive Results

Playing host to signature sports events can be lucrative for cities both in the short and long terms. Consider the case of Atlanta and its relationship with the Peach Bowl, a staple of the college football postseason each year. Last season marked the 50th anniversary of the bowl game, which was staged on New Year’s […]

Posted On : July 20, 2018 By : Greg Mellen

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Data Dive

As NCAA sports have burgeoned into a billion-dollar business, the collegiate association has lagged behind other organizations when it comes to managing and distributing data and statistics. In a world where fans display a seemingly unending appetite for information, this can hamper growth. In May, the NCAA announced a bold foray into digital stats by […]

Posted On : July 19, 2018 By : Greg Mellen