Longhorns Daily News: Texas AD Chris Del Conte named SBJ’s Athletic Director of the Year

23/05/2024 Simeon AMERICAN FOOTBALL 0

Also: The SEC sideline logos have arrived.

Texas Longhorns athletic director Chris Del Conte has been honored as the Athletic Director of the Year by the Sports Business Journal. This recognition comes after Texas athletics achieved 15 conference championships in their final season in the Big 12 Conference. Texas will be joining the Southeastern Conference later this summer.

 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Associated Press: The NCAA has approved a $2.8 billion settlement, which could bring significant changes to college sports.

Austin American-Statesman:
– Video released of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest from the PGA Championship.
– Predictions for NCAA softball super regional and Women’s College World Series from experts.

247Sports:
– Insight into Texas’ NIL initiative.
– Early SEC basketball power rankings featuring Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Inside Texas:
– Addressing three pressing offseason issues for Texas.
– Celebrating the centennial of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
– Deep dive into early indicators for Texas football and their rivals.

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
– No. 24 Texas exits the Big 12 Tournament with an 8-7 loss to Cincinnati.
– Three-star RB Reid Watkins commits to Texas as a walk-on.

 RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports:
– Strong connection between No. 3 ranked TE Kiotti Armstrong and coach Jeff Banks.
– High intrigue surrounding the class of 2025’s five-star recruits.
– Elite linebacker Madden Faraimo begins official visits.
– Four-star TE Kaleb Edwards plans a summer decision.

Inside Texas:
– Evaluating Texas’ tight end recruiting for the 2025 class.
– ESPN praises Texas Longhorns for recruiting and portal efforts.
– DFW O-line/D-line clinic highlights future Texas targets.
– Texas to host 2025 four-star DL Dylan Berymon this weekend.
– Updated recruiting notes and predictions favoring Texas.

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN
Frogs O’ War:
– Old Dominion transfer guard Vasean Allette commits to TCU men’s basketball.
– Oklahoma shuts out TCU in Big 12 Conference baseball tournament.

Vanquish The Foe:
– Four-star point guard Elijah Crawford commits to BYU.

WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation:
– Aaron Rodgers understands the high stakes for his and the New York Jets’ NFL season.
– Saudi involvement in the NFL seems inevitable and is approaching reality.
– Scottie Scheffler’s arrest press conference deemed a waste of time.

 NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND