1.question Podcast

With the College World Series in full swing, today begins a stretch of conversations around college baseball. West Virginia Head Coach, Randy Mazey, has been a leading voice to push the playing season back into the summer based on a number of reasons, including what he calls "untapped revenue potential for the sport." Mazey also touches on what would happen with the CWS, MLB Draft, recruiting dynamics, summer school, costs to departments with the change & a number of other items for the sport within his proposal. One specifically interesting comment was Mazey's unofficial poll that eight of nine Big 12 HCs would support the move. Lots here. Listen by clicking the link. - link (length - 24:11)

Pete Thamel finishes his D.1 ticker interview with thoughts on the SEC and Big Ten and provides some do's and don'ts for college administrators who engage with national media.     

In today's 1.Q, Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel discusses top stories to watch for the 2016 Football season, the College FB Playoff semifinals, and potential college conference changes.    

In today's 1.Q, Sports Writer Jon Wilner covers the Pac-12 Network's most optimal outcomes in both the short-term & long-term and details a potential deal with DirectTV.   

Denton-Record Chronicle's Brett Vito finishes his D.1 ticker interview by discussing the key tasks expected of the future North Texas AD and how the oil industry might be effecting donations to the school.  

Sports Writer Brett Vito discusses the AD Search at the University of North Texas and specifically touches on the qualities the university and Mean Green fan base are looking for in their future AD.

In part two of his D.1 ticker interview, Senior Writer Brad Wolverton talks communication stategy for athletic administrators and discusses the importance of being open to yield a better story.

In part one of his 1.Q interview, The Chronicle of Higher Education 's Brad Wolverton discusses the unique facets of relationships between sources & journalists.

In today's 1.Q, Daily Press columnist David Teel covers the possibility of the ACC increasing football game inventory, their potential deal with ESPN, and discusses plans for Old Dominion's new football stadium.

In part two of his D.1 ticker interview, Mike Ryan continues the conversation of hosting NCAA events and discusses some of the challenges that can arise when putting on large-scale tournaments.

Texas Tech Associate AD for Facilities & Operations, Mike Ryan, shares insights on the Red Raiders' event preparation and communication strategy for post-season events and details the Baseball Regional Tournament they are currently hosting.  

Georgia Tech's Men's Basketball Head Coach Josh Pastner reflects on his journey to his current position, discusses best practices for coaching, and highlights the importance of self-awareness.

In today's 1.Q, University of Memphis Associate Head Coach Danielle O'Banion expands on what she has learned in her career thus far and provides leadership advice to current and and future college athletic administrators.

Chris Carlson continues to share his thoughts on the Syracuse AD search process and forecasts the relationship between the current chancellor and future Syracuse AD. 

Sports Reporter Chris Carlson talks through his views on the current Syracuse University AD search and discusses the vibe amongst the community since former AD Mark Coyle's departure. 

In part two of his 1.Question interview, McGillis expands on the Razorback's "Voices" series and details the branding opportunities it provides Arkansas student-athletes.

In part 1 of his D.1 Ticker interview, University of Arkansas Digital Strategist Taylor McGillis, discusses the Razorbacks' version of The Players Tribune titled "Voices", and how the relatively new platform has been successful for student athletes connecting with the Arkansas fan base.

Matthew Kish continues the conversation on college sportswear by discussing multiple recent deals and forecasts global trends and future challenges for the shoe and apparel industry in college sports.  

Today's D.1 ticker interview features Reporter Matthew Kish of the Portland Business Journal. Kish shares his thoughts on the recent deal between Under Armour and UCLA and talks about how sportswear companies are becoming very strategic about who they partner with.  

In today's 1.Q, St. Louis Sports Commission President Frank Viverito discusses opportunities for building up St. Louis' sports narrative since the Rams' move to Los Angeles.