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The Top Athletics Directors in America list by @SilverWaveMedia recognizes the outstanding leaders who have demonstrated excellence in guiding and advancing collegiate athletic programs across the nation. These Athletic Directors have distinguished themselves through visionary leadership, strategic growth, competitive success, student-athlete support, facility development, fundraising achievements, and their commitment to the overall mission of higher education through athletics.

As college athletics continues to navigate an ever-changing landscape, these individuals have proven their ability to lead with integrity, innovation, and purpose. Their impact extends beyond wins and championships, helping shape the culture, direction, and long-term success of their institutions and the industry as a whole.

@SilverWaveMedia is proud to honor the Athletic Directors whose leadership continues to set the standard for excellence across intercollegiate athletics.

See the list below:

[Matt Brown @MattBrownEP]

Is your AD on the @SilverWaveMedia list of best ADs in America?

I sure see a lot of Extra Points readers on this list.... Coincidence? Well, who can say, really.

https://t.co/XOQ6xT3qYa

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The Top 100 Rising ADs / Future ADs list by @SilverWaveMedia recognizes the next generation of leaders shaping the future of collegiate athletics. This feature highlights emerging administrators who are making a significant impact across areas such as student-athlete development, external relations, communications, compliance, marketing, operations, fundraising, and overall leadership within their departments.

@SilverWaveMedia is proud to spotlight the talent, work ethic, and leadership of these rising administrators while providing recognition to those helping shape the future of sports at every level.

See the list below:

[Matt Brown @MattBrownEP]

The @SilverWaveMedia Top 100 Rising/Future AD list just dropped. Will your next AD come from this list?

https://t.co/faWfhLNtdm

[Matt Brown @MattBrownEP]

have I got a game for YOU

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SIMULATOR 4000

https://t.co/ayHNFal2WZ

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We’ve partnered with @short_courts on this year’s Extra Points Bracket Challenge. See details below:

[Short Courts @short_courts]

Time's running out to fill out your @ExtraPointsMB bracket!!
Make sure you're signed up for their newsletter (which is a fantastic insight into college sports and business) and start pickin!
Winner gets their very own custom Short Court!
Head on over to their ESPN Bracket Group and get pickin!
https://t.co/4Tsath9iGl

[Extra Points @ExtraPointsMB]

Welcome aboard Kyle!

[Kyle Rowland @KyleRowland]

Last week was my final week at The Blade, marking the end of an unforgettable decade that included covering the 2016 presidential election before transitioning to Michigan, Ohio State and University of Toledo athletics. I had the privilege of working alongside talented, passionate and inspiring colleagues. I’m thankful for The Blade’s unwavering commitment to journalism, literally sending me around the world to keep readers informed.

Writers and reporters often talk about “the good ol’ days.” That’s what I lived the past five years covering UT, as Bryan Blair, Tod Kowalczyk, Jason Candle, Tricia Cullop and Ginny Boggess gave me all-access to their programs 99 percent of the time. In an era of paranoia and secrecy among coaches, it is unheard of for an athletic department to swing open the doors and let a reporter in to the extent that I was welcomed. I’m eternally grateful that UT gets it.

Today, I begin a new chapter, joining Matt Brown and the talented team at Extra Points to cover the business of college sports for NIL Wire. I’m thrilled to be covering one of the most consequential topics in all of sports and to be surrounded by such accomplished teammates. Matt has done a tremendous job building this business from scratch and turning it into a go-to source for college sports news. I hope to be part of its continued success.

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@VolleyballPod @MattBrownEP @twentysix_k 🫡

https://t.co/4QKz4h6Ynm

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Welcome aboard @deyschasmith!

[NIL Wire | Top NIL Newsletter @NIL_wire]

A new era.

Introducing @deyschasmith, the new head of NIL Wire. A former editor at SLAM, she'll bring an entirely new voice and vision to how we cover college athletics through the lens of money, NIL and storytelling.

[Extra Points @ExtraPointsMB]

Welcome aboard KC! Article coming to EP tomorrow.

[KC Smurthwaite @KcSmurthwaite]

“Need to be bought for $70,000 or more on any Dec. weekend. Flexible. Serious inquiries only.”
➡️An actual college basketball “games wanted” ad, not a sexual encounter solicitation.

I can see how that can be confusing. Story out soon…

This and more as I am assisting Extra Points build content for newsletters (NIL Wire), academic programs and Extra Points Library. Pumped!

[Jacob Townsend @JacobGTownsend]

Founder of @ExtraPointsMB, @MattBrownEP, joined Sportsline on Wednesday afternoon to talk about the likelihood of Tennessee going back to Adidas as their apparel partner.

https://t.co/1rkrtmJPOJ

[Extra Points @ExtraPointsMB]

EXCLUSIVE: A fight is brewing between EA and 2K over the future of college basketball video games.

The College Licensing Company recommended EA Sports' proposal for an exclusive game. But 2K Sports is still lobbying for its own version. Read more about 2K's proposal.

https://t.co/fP3Y6FXwtp

[Extra Points @ExtraPointsMB]

Should be a good one…I mean two part series.

[Sam C. Ehrlich @samcehrlich]

(I should mention -- anyone interested in more info and analysis on these eligibility rule cases should watch out for tomorrow's @ExtraPointsMB 👀)

(...and also Tuesday's @ExtraPointsMB 👀👀👀)

[Univ Nebraska Press @UnivNebPress]

"If you care about college sports and how they intersect with real life, this book is worth adding to your summer reading list," writes Jonathan Beecher Field of THE IMPERIAL GRIDIRON for @ExtraPointsMB.

https://t.co/ndCoQtCone

[Extra Points @ExtraPointsMB]

Welcome aboard @nil_wire!

[Matt Brown @MattBrownEP]

NEWS:

I'm excited to announce that Extra Points has acquired @NIL_wire.

We will now run two different newsletters, now with a combined reach of over 75,000 college sports fans and industry professionals.

More info here:
https://t.co/ZUKrQ1xA8x

[Extra Points @ExtraPointsMB]

@_Bulldogs4ever @MattBrownEP Weird. Beehiiv might be having some issues this morning. Try again https://t.co/QWDruhTZ8t

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@ETGEACOLLEGE https://t.co/g5GevBjUGz

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🤔

[Alex Simon @AlexSimonSports]

@MattBrownEP Which conference is Extra Points realigning with

[UF Sports Analytics Lab @UFSportsAnalytx]

We are indeed using @ExtraPointsMB with @MattBrownEP (and the EP Library) here in the UF Sports Analytics Lab, as a source for information and data about the business of college sports.

[Extra Points @ExtraPointsMB]

It's time to talk about how schools might "get creative" to structure deals with athletes. @MattBrownEP has a few different ideas.

The latest in our content series with @Teamworks on How GM's are Building Championship Rosters.

https://t.co/WD6vrsaaiZ

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Help us welcome @JoanNiesen to the Extra Points team👏👏

Joan is a longtime sports reporter and editor, with experience at some of the top names in the game – FOX Sports, The Athletic, WaPo and more. We're thrilled to have her join us for the next chapter of Extra Points!