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News & Brews with James Moore & Company is a monthly series discussing the latest in the business of collegiate athletics. We will discuss topics like name image likeness, updates to NCAA financial reporting, your financial story and more. Join us the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm Eastern time (1:30 pm Pacific) as we have a beer (brew) and discuss the latest developments (news) that affect your athletics program! It’s part of our firm’s continued commitment to share knowledge, build trust and bring value to the collegiate athletic professionals.
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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis, Ken Kurdziel and Shane Metzler discuss the tidal wave of change hitting college athletics as the new fiscal year kicks off. The team dives into the NCAA’s delayed 2025 Agreed-Upon Procedures guide, the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts and other hot topics and on-the-ground chatter you need to know as the House settlement goes live. And of course, it wouldn’t be News & Brews without a round of what everyone’s sipping on—because some conversations just go better with a brew in hand. Cheers!
- Welcome (0:11)
- 2025 NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures Guide (0:45)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (9:50)
- Other Hot Topics (20:08)
- Brews (27:51)
- Wrap up (29:41)
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
If you missed Part 3 of our Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape webinar series, this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz has you covered! Katie and Ken are joined once again by colleague Jim Booz to break down key insights from a dynamic panel of FCS and mid-major athletic directors: Colin Hargis (Florida Gulf Coast), Laurel Hosmer (Valparaiso), and Marvin Lewis (George Mason). From current events shaking up the industry to the unique challenges and strategies at the mid-major level, Jim shares highlights from the discussion he moderated, including how smaller programs are adapting, what’s top of mind for these leaders, and how their approaches may hold broader value across college athletics. And of course, the crew reveals their brew picks of the month before wrapping things up. Cheers!
- Welcome (0:11)
- Setting the stage with latest industry update (1:08)
- Key takeaways from mid-major AD panel (5:55)
- Defining success in the mid-majors (9:24)
- Future of men’s basketball (19:22)
- Brews (23:32)
- Wrap up (26:13)
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Join Katie and Ken for a conversation with Yulander Wells, Deputy Athletics Director - Finance, Operations, Revenue & Business Strategy at Notre Dame, as he shares insights on the historic significance of hosting the first on-campus College Football Playoff game at Notre Dame Stadium. The trio also discusses CFP logistics, maintaining independence in today’s landscape, strategies for navigating the House settlement and more—all while sharing their latest brew of choice.
- Welcome (0:11)
- Career Journey: Path to Notre Dame (0:39)
- Maintaining Independence (4:47)
- Hosting the First CFP First-Round Game (16:14)
- Behind the Scenes of CFP Logistics (22:16)
- CABMA-NCAA Financial Reporting Initiative (32:11)
- House Settlement Strategies (40:40)
- Defining Success (47:50)
- Brews (52:00)
- Wrap up (55:06)
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
If you missed Part Two of our three-part webinar series, Strategies for Success in a Changing Landscape¸ this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with Group of 5 athletic directors Sean Frazier (Northern Illinois University), Michael Kelly (University of South Florida), and Stephanie Rempe (University of Nevada). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including how institutions of all sizes can benefit from strategies that Group of 5 programs are taking, actionable steps ADs can implement now, and some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like conference realignment, a revenue share environment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!
- Welcome (0:11)
- Open Discussion (1:03)
- Featured Brews (31:51)
- Wrap up (34:31)
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All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Join Katie and Ken as they reflect on 2024’s game-changing moments in college athletics. From the hottest topics shaping the industry to the biggest wins (and lessons learned) for our team, this episode is packed with insights, stories and a look back at the year that was. Plus, we’re breaking down the House Settlement in plain English—making this an episode you’ll want to share with campus stakeholders to help them navigate this pivotal topic with clarity and confidence. And, as always, Katie and Ken will share their brew choices of the month. Don’t miss it!
- Welcome (0:11)
- Plain English Guide to the House Settlement (1:02)
- Expanding Collegiate Athletics Advisory Services (18:37)
- CABMA NCAA Financial Reporting Initiative (21:26)
- ARENA Financial Reporting Platform (29:41)
- IRS-Related Considerations (35:00)
- Featured Brews (42:41)
- Wrap up (45:15)
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All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Andrew Roberts, Executive Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer at the University of Missouri-Columbia. They discuss the role of an SEC CFO in the post-House era and the unique value a CPA brings as athletic departments work through these changes. They also cover topics like the evolution of collegiate athletics finances, stakeholder alignment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!
- Welcome (0:11)
- Background and career path (0:50)
- Evolution of collegiate athletics finances (10:06)
- The role of an SEC CFO in the House era (13:20)
- Unique value of a CPA (18:42)
- Stakeholder engagement and alignment (22:38)
- Featured Brews (27:33)
- Wrap up (29:52)
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All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
If you missed our recent webinar, Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape, this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with athletic directors Desireé Reed-Francois (Arizona), Josh Brooks (Georgia) and Graham Neff (Clemson). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including actionable steps ADs can implement now, and dive into some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like alignment, budgeting, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!
- Welcome (0:11)
- Discussions that were most surprising (1:10)
- Tangible steps ADs can take now as they prepare for the future (4:45)
- How ADs are aligning with campus leadership (8:42)
- Optimist outlook on the future of college athletics (13:45)
- Featured Brews (19:00)
- Wrap up (20:44)
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All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Note: This episode was recorded before the Pac-12 conference realignment news released on Sept. 12, 2024.
In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Kacy Irwin, Associate Commissioner and CFO of the West Coast Conference. Kacy offers insights on conference realignment from her experience at Cal and her current role at the WCC. The discussion also covers the potential effects of the pending House settlement on basketball-focused schools and Olympic sports as we approach the LA 2028 Summer Olympics. And, of course, they share their brew choices for the month!
- Welcome (0:11)
- Kacy’s Background (0:33)
- Conference Realignment (2:42)
- WCC Geographic Footprint (5:25)
- Characteristics of Private Institution Membership (8:36)
- Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Basketball-Centric Institutions (11:06)
- Proposed House Settlement Impacts on Olympic Sports (14:25)
- Featured Brews (17:10)
- Wrap up (19:53)
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Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, hosts Katie and Jim are joined by Kristi Dosh, founder of Business of College Sports, to delve into the latest developments surrounding the House case settlement in college athletics. They explore the top questions since the settlement filing, including enforcement, revenue share and roster caps.
The trio also shares their predictions on the biggest challenges schools might face as they roll out their post-House strategies. And of course, the group touches on their favorite brew choices of the month.
- Welcome (0:11)
- House settlement top questions (0:49)
- Enforcement (7:20)
- Expectations of athletes (23:20)
- Social media considerations (39:10)
- Conference roster caps (43:06)
- Women’s basketball roster cap (48:40)
- What could go wrong in implementation (51:05)
- Featured Brews (56:45)
- Wrap up (1:02:43)
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Jim Booz, James Moore’s Director of Collegiate Athletics Services, to discuss the latest developments in NIL (name, image and likeness) regulations and the pending House settlement. The trio highlights key takeaways from Jim's recent panels at the NACDA Convention and new insights that have emerged since then. They also share preliminary results on the current state of NIL in the industry, emphasize the importance of working with knowledgeable advisors, and provide insights into IRS regulations that could affect institutions in the context of NIL. And as always, the group touches on their favorite brew choices of the month.
- Welcome (0:11)
- Key NACDA Takeaways and New Insights (0:50)
- Survey on the Current State of NIL (10:43)
- Three Things Institutions Should Do Now (13:10)
- Reliance on Third Parties (15:23)
- IRS Regulations for Tax-Exempt Organizations (17:37)
- Key Stakeholders for Strategic Decisions (27:33)
- What Should Keep You Up at Night (30:13)
- Featured Brews (34:19)
- Wrap up (36:22)
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All content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Matters discussed in this podcast are subject to change. For up-to-date information on this subject please contact a James Moore professional. James Moore will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information in this podcast or any information accessed through this site.