athletic administration

Mississippi State Mourns the Loss of Mike Leach
Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Michael Charles “Mike” Leach passed away last night (Monday, Dec. 12) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, following complications from a heart condition. He was...

Baylor Study Finds Student-Athletes Show Higher Levels of Religious Belief
According to a recent study, Baylor University student-athletes show higher levels of religious belief, participation, and identity than their non-athlete contemporaries. The study, published in the Journal of College and Character, surveyed nearl...

Navy Football Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo Steps Down
Following the overtime loss to Army over the weekend, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo will not return to the team next season. Niumatalolo leaves the Midshipmen program as the winningest head coach in school history, posting a 109-83 record in 15 ...

Thomas More Univ. Announces Plans for Softball Renovations
Thomas More University’s softball field is getting a makeover. The University has announced plans for extensive renovations to the current field and new construction, creating a state-of-the-art complex for its softball athletes. “This upgr...

Clemson Breaks Ground on New Athletic Facilities
Clemson held a formal groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 7 to officially commence the $37.5 million expansion plan for new and upgraded lakefront facilities for lacrosse, gymnastics and rowing. The plan was initially approved in Feb. 2022. In June 20...

Meet Loch, Augusta University’s Therapy Dog
Augusta University student-athletes are benefiting from some cuddles and friendly energy as they bond with the department’s therapy dog, Loch. A recent article from Jagwire.Augusta.edu detailed how Loch the therapy dog has become a key fixture ...

Losing Weight Quickly Increases Injury Risks to Wrestlers
When wrestlers use tactics like "crash dieting" to lose weight quickly before a match to make weight, they are more like to increase the risk of injury according to a new study. The study, entitled "Association of in-competition injury risk and th...

IHSAA Proposes Football Realignment Based on Socioeconomic Status
Socioeconomic factors may decide how Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) football teams schedule their seasons next year. The IHSAA proposed a realignment of roughly 40 schools using a metric that involves school enrollment size and the ...