1.question Podcast

SMU AD Rick Hart dishes on his daily routine. Learn more about his 'no meetings on Friday' rule, the value he places on quality reading and sleep, and more in today's interview. 

Holy Cross AD Nathan Pine speaks to 1.Question about the importance of early fundraising wins for a new AD, and the internal and external momentum that can be created from giving.

UNC-Wilmington Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass talks about the value of surrounding yourself with the right people, leveraging his teams' on-court success, and whether or not he'd have issues with hiring a Head Coach who doesn't fully embrace engaging with the community.

In Part 2 of his interview, Auburn COO David Benedict shares insights on how the new quarter-acre video board at Jordan-Hare Stadium has taken the Tigers to the top of SEC in terms of fan satisfaction. 

Auburn COO David Benedict breaks down the survey and feedback mechanisms used by the Tigers to determine how best to move forward with a renovation to Jordan-Hare Stadium in today's episode. 

In Part 2 of his interview with 1.Question, attorney Jason Belzer talks about representing head coaches, and touches on whether (or when) advancing administrators should think about representation.

Attorney Jason Belzer discusses the expanding scope of Athletic Director representation (hint: it's not JUST about the money) in today's 1.Question

In Part 2 of her two-part interview, Reign of Troy Editor Alicia de Artola discusses how fan expectations for USC's football program can overshadow other elements of school's AD job, and shares her thoughts on a timeline for the next AD's hire. 

In Part 1 of her two-part interview, Reign of Troy Editor Alicia de Artola provides on-the-ground perspective on USC's ongoing AD search.

On his sixth day as Tulane's newest AD, Troy Dannen hired a new football coach. Listen to him describe that process in today's 1.Question. 

In Part 2 of her 1.Question interview, Virginia Tech Executive Associate AD Desiree Reed-Francois breaks down the anatomy of effectively announcing a high-level coaching hire, including who should be involved in the process.

In today's interview, Virginia Tech Executive Associate AD Desiree Reed-Francois talks through the many press and communication details needing attention when a new Head Football Coach hire is ready to go public.  

Following Clemson football's impressive playoff run, Deputy ADGraham Neff talks about the residual brand impact, and how the institution hopes to make the most of it. 

Northern Colorado's Ayo Taylor-Dixon talks career development and relationships in today's 1.Question. 

Washington's Carter Henderson reveals how his team approached this year's National Signing Day, and how they measure their efforts' success.

In Part 2 of his two-part interview, Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review breaks down potential candidates for the vacant University of Illinois AD position, adding "I think they'll have someone named by next week." 

As the University of Illinois AD search nears its conclusion, Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review gives us his take of the situation in Champaign and the position iteself.

Abilene Christian University AD Lee De Leon breaks down the "ACU story", talks about where his department is headed, and reveals what he's learned from some some key AD mentors in today's 1.Question. 

University of Memphis AD Tom Bowen talks about his unusual career path, which took him from college athletics to the NFL and back again, in today's 1.Question. 

In today's 1.Q, Gene DeFilippo (former AD at Boston College and Villanova and current Senior Executive Director at Turnkey Search) talks about the importance of "fit" when matching an institution with a potential new AD.