DU Athletics released its Annual Report on the successes achieved by the department over the past academic year. The report was light on financials but heavy on the successes achieved by the Denver Athletics division both on and off the court. Continue reading DU Athletics Releases 2023-24 Annual Report
Category Archives: Women’s Sports
Federal Circuit Court Rules Some Athletes Qualify as Employees
College athletes whose efforts ‘primarily benefit’ their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday. This is yet another setback for the NCAA and member universities. However, the interpretation of the court’s findings is not clear-cut.
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Congress to Consider Bill that would Stop Athletes from Being Classified as Employees
Congress has introduced even more legislation to stop the runaway freight train that is collegiate athletics. The latest legislative effort is aimed at a Dartmouth Student Athlete lawsuit, among others. The student-athletes have sued to unionize and become university employees. Congress is trying to thwart the Dartmouth effort and other similar efforts across the country. As many Division I student-athletes become, essentially, paid professionals, lawsuits will continue to surface until there is legally approved guidelines and rules. Until the NCAA and collegiate athletics have a strong commissioner, bargaining arm and an antitrust exemption, these lawsuits will continue unabated. Continue reading Congress to Consider Bill that would Stop Athletes from Being Classified as Employees
Conference Chaos: WAC on the Precipice
We told you about Seattle University and Grand Canyon University’s exit from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) to join the West Coast Conference (WCC). Their departures dropped the WAC to nine members. Recent moves may lead to the ultimate collapse of DU’s former conference (2012–13). Continue reading Conference Chaos: WAC on the Precipice
Part 2: The $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement – The Impact on DU
As we discussed yesterday, two major changes are facing NCAA Division I members. First, back pay of $2.8 billion to former student-athletes to be paid over 10 years. Second, the remaining Power Four conferences have agreed to pay all their athletes going forward and begin ‘revenue sharing’. Mid-majors, including DU, can opt-in by paying some or all of their athletes. Continue reading Part 2: The $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement – The Impact on DU
Part I: The $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement – High Level Agreement Details
After reading numerous articles around the world wide web about the $2.8 billion settlement between the NCAA and its five co-defendants (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, and the now-defunct Pac-12), this is what we know at this point: Continue reading Part I: The $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement – High Level Agreement Details
Denver Misses Out as WCC Adds Grand Canyon and Seattle University
Last week, the West Coast Conference (WCC) announced the addition of Grand Canyon and Seattle University. The universities are leaving their current home, the West Athletic Conference (WAC), to assume full membership in 2025. The two moves bypass the University of Denver. However, this is likely not the last expansion move for the WCC. Conference insiders have said that the conference will eventually stand at 12-14 full-time members. Continue reading Denver Misses Out as WCC Adds Grand Canyon and Seattle University
Northwestern Routs Denver, 17-4
Denver women’s lacrosse (16-4, 5-0) faced #1 seed Northwestern, an eight-time national champion, in Evanston, Illinois Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t pretty. The Wildcats were +10 on draw control in the first half while burying eight goals on eight shots in the first quarter to take an 8-1 lead and coasted to a 17-4 win over Denver. The Wildcats have won 32 straight games on their home field. Continue reading Northwestern Routs Denver, 17-4
Denver Fells Stanford 13-12, #1 Northwestern Next
Denver women’s lacrosse (16-3, 5-0) traveled to Evanston, Illinois for the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Pioneers faced the Stanford Cardinal (13-5, PAC-12 7-0) on a blustery afternoon. DU fielded their full contingent with Defender of the Year/All-American Sam Thacker and Lauren Black back in the lineup for Denver. Denver scored timely goals down the stretch to hold off the Cardinal, 13-12. Continue reading Denver Fells Stanford 13-12, #1 Northwestern Next
DU’s Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse NCAA Tournament Matchups Set
It was likely that DU men’s (11-3, 5-1) lacrosse would play at home but a mystery if Denver women’s (15-3, 5-0) lacrosse team would be home or have to go on the road for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Sunday night during the selection show, both teams learned their fate. Continue reading DU’s Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse NCAA Tournament Matchups Set