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August 24, 2012

Illini Coach Groce Returns To Recruiting Trail

The Daily Illinihttp://www.dailyillini.com/article/2012/08/illini-basketball-coach-groce-back-on-recruiting-trail-after-losing-out-on-parker From the start, John Groce has felt the pressure.Just weeks after accepting the job as Illinois' men's head b...

August 23, 2012

Calif. Becomes 1st State To Financially Protect (Some) College Athletes With Career-Ending Injuries

San Jose Mercury News, Don Thompson (Associated Press)http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_21377010/bill-would-help-injured-student-athletes-califSACRAMENTO, Calif.—State lawmakers on Wednesday approved first-in-the-nation legislation re...

August 23, 2012

Marshall University Pushing Toward 8 New Suites At Football Stadium

Charleston Daily Mail (W.Va.), Chuck McGillhttp://www.dailymail.com/Sports/201208220181HUNTINGTON - Mike Hamrick has a suite tooth.  The Marshall athletic director, who is entering his fourth year on the job, has been at the forefront - along wi...

August 23, 2012

Barnes Arico Discusses Leaving St. John’s For Michigan

The Detroit Newshttp://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120823/SPORTS0201/208230365/Family-helps-women-s-basketball-coach-Kim-Barnes-Arico-find-footing-Michigan?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports The decision for Kim Barnes Arico was a tough one. With a hu...

August 23, 2012

Pollard Signs Extension At Iowa State

The Associated Presshttp://wcfcourier.com/sports/college/isu/iowa-state-signs-pollard-to-extension/article_1e9c36ae-ecdb-11e1-af7e-001a4bcf887a.html Less than a year ago, Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard wasn't even sure the Cyclones would ...

August 22, 2012

Coach And Athletic Director Featured School On ESPN This Week

September’s Coach And Athletic Director features our first in-depth look at the inner workings of one of the nation’s top athletic departments. But readers don’t have to wait for the issue to catch a glimpse at Wisconsin&r...

August 22, 2012

Active Ankle Challenge Tournaments 2012 Schedule Announced

Gardner, KS (August 22, 2012)—Active Ankle Systems, Inc. will once again sponsor the Active Ankle Challenge Volleyball Tournaments that are being hosted by collegiate teams across the country this fall.  This is the 4th year for this serie...

August 22, 2012

USC Athletics Moves Forward With $300M Fundraising Initiative

USCTrojans.com, http://www.usctrojans.com/genrel/082112aab.htmlThe USC athletic department, one of the nation’s most successful and storied collegiate athletic programs, has launched a $300 million fundraising drive called the "Heritage Initiat...