1.question Podcast

The conversation continues with Learfield COO Marc Jenkins in Part 2 of his 1.Q interview. Listen in as he dives deep into the recent Mogo Interactive acquisition and discusses how Mogo Interactive, SIDEARM, & KLEARintel can play off each other, his expected property adoption rate, plus more.  

Learfield Sports COO, Marc Jenkins, joins 1.Q to discuss Learfield's latest addition, Mogo Interactive, and provides context on how Learfield views acquisitions as a whole and details the Mogo deal. 

In Part II of his 1.Q interview, Ole Miss Athletic Director, Ross Bjork recounts making his first AD decision on a key matter and continues the conversation of fundraising and student-athlete welfare.   

Ole Miss Athletic Director Ross Bjork starts today's 1.Q with the story of the first time he asked for $1,000,000, which included the involvement of current New Mexico State AD Mario Moccia and current Kansas State Deputy AD Laird Vetch, back when the trio was together at Missouri. Listen in for the full story and discussion on high-level fundraising.   

In today's 1.Q, the Daily Press' David Teel updates us on the William & Mary Athletic AD search and shares his perspective on the search timeline, the impact of James Madison's recent FCS National Championship could have, department staffing, plus more.

In part II of his 1.Q interview, Colorado Athletic Director, Rick George, touches on several interesting topics including escalating pay for college football coaches, the Illinois AD search, business initiatives for college vs. pro sports, plus more.  

University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George chats in today's 1.Q on the timing and impact of Football's success in relation to his "Drive for $105M" fundraising campaign. George notes the longterm effect Colorado's 10-4 football season had in "building the base," along with planning and strategy topics for the Buffaloes.

Furman Athletic Director Mike Buddie continues his conversation with the closing of Furman's recent Football Head Coach search and includes some general analysis on other FCS hires, plus more. 

In today's 1.Q, Furman Athletic Director Mike Buddie dives into the background details of his recently completed Football Head Coach search that saw Air Force Assistant Clay Hendrix take the reigns of the Paladins. 

Northern Illinois AD Sean Frazier goes in on the need for a serious look at a 'Group of 5' National Championship. Frazier's position stems from financial challenges for G5 institutions & the potential for TV & corporate sponsorship revenue to buoy bottom lines. Additional points of discussion center around brand exposure, fan base engagement, the reality of a 'Power 6' push, if 'Power 5' institutions would be in favor of such a move, timing from a TV programming standpoint, scheduling considerations & more.  

Part II of Virginia Commonwealth AD Ed McLaughlin's 1.Q covers revenue growth opportunities, self-reviews, and how to effectively connect with student-athletes prior to them leaving an institution.  

Virginia Commonwealth AD, Ed McLaughlin, details the dynamics around his Men's Basketball scheduling philosophies including the selection process of annual exempt events, building in return games for head coaches who have been "hired away", plus the possibility of a saturation point for too many exempt events. 

The News & Observer's Luke DeCock joins 1.Q again and provides a deeper insight into the HB2 Bill scenario in North Carolina. DeCock discusses yesterday's repeal by the City of Charlotte and the potential effects on the NCAA & ACC.

Part II with Eastern Illinois AD, Tom Michael, covers a number of Men's Basketball angles including; the aspects of coaching strategy he monitors during the action, the usefulness of technical fouls assessed to head coaches, how he balances his own high-level playing career when interacting with Panthers' coach, Jay Spoonhour, plus more. 

In today's 1.Q, Eastern Illinois AD Tom Michael discusses navigating funding challenges and MBB scheduling dynamics including balancing the number of home vs. away games. 

In Part II of his 1.Q interview, Southern Illinois AD Tommy Bell analyzes the Missouri Valley's MBB & FB landscapes, the Salukis facility portfolio, and discusses his plan to restore glory to the Salukis athletic department.

In today's 1.Q, Southern Illinois AD Tommy Bell discusses the overall climate of collaboration between the Head Coaches in the Salukis Athletic Department.   

FootballScoop.com's Zack Barnett joins 1.Q to talk mainstream media reporting, trends in the marketplace, salary gaps between assistant coaches at Power 5 schools vs. head coaches at smaller schools, and more.   

In today's 1.Q, Western Illinois AD Matt Tanney covers the balance of decision-making, the structure of head coach reviews, and the importance of student-athlete feedback.    

In today's 1.Q, Northern Iowa AD David Harris shares his perspective on student-athlete welfare, student-athlete time demands at UNI compared to Power 5 schools, and what it's like coming into to a school with a departing President.