Oregon Seeks Massive New Indoor Football Practice Facility Daniel Libit, Sportico
Oregon has filed a permit application to construct a new, 130,000-square foot indoor football practice facility within the Ducks' Autzen Stadium Complex site, replacing an existing one it now deems as "undersized." According to documents posted online, the University of Oregon Foundation submitted its permit request—as well as a detailed proposal—with the City of Eugene's planning and development department last month.
Jeremy Pruitt's lawyer seeks Oct. 29 deadline for settlement by Tennessee, says Volunteers facing lawsuit if not met Mark Schlabach and Chris Low, ESPN
An attorney representing Jeremy Pruitt has given University of Tennessee officials until Oct. 29 to reach a financial settlement with the former Vols football coach, or face a lawsuit that he says will include details of myriad NCAA rules violations in the football program and other sports and result in debilitating NCAA sanctions.
WSU Fires Unvaccinated Coaches as School Claims 'Just Cause' Michael McCann, Sportico
Washington State's decision to fire head football coach Nick Rolovich and four staff members, reportedly with cause, for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is less likely to deliver a clear solution than prompt a legal fight. Based on procedures outlined in his employment contract, Rolovich can contest the dismissal with school administrators.
Outback, Logan's Roadhouse headline busy week in NIL Michael Smith, Sports Business Journal
Giving back will be the theme of Outback Steakhouse's new name, image and likeness campaign it is calling TeamMATES. The program launched today with seven college football players from Florida, Michigan and Ohio State.
MarketPryce Program Connects Alumni, Donors With University Of Florida Athletes, Local Businesses Tim Casey, Forbes
MarketPryce, an online platform connecting athletes and companies for marketing deals, is launching today a program where University of Florida alumni and donors can donate money for Gators' athletes and promote local businesses. Through the program, alumni and donors can directly support UF athletes by donating through a website that MarketPryce operates.