Wisconsin Lands Eichorst as New AD
Story: The Badgers locked in Shawn Eichorst as their next athletic director, plucking him from Texas where he’s been Chris Del Conte’s right-hand man. Eichorst’s got a resume—ran Nebraska and Miami before that. Word is he’s a steady hand, but Wisconsin’s betting he can keep the Big Ten money train rolling. No official presser yet, but the deal’s done.
Data Drop: Eichorst’s last Power 5 gig (Nebraska, 2012-17) saw the Huskers pull in $120M+ in revenue his final year. Wisconsin’s athletic department cleared $160M in 2025—expect that number to climb if he can land another media rights bump.
NCAA’s Legal Mess Gets Messier
Story: The NCAA’s fighting a two-front war. First, 15 players are suing for an extra year of eligibility after the new age-based rules cut them loose. The power conferences (SEC, Big Ten, etc.) just filed affidavits backing the NCAA ahead of a Wednesday injunction hearing. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Kessler’s appealing a ruling that kept MMRs and sponsors as "associated entities"—a win for the NCAA, but Kessler’s taking it to Judge Wilken, who greenlit the House settlement in the first place.
Sharp Take: The NCAA’s playing whack-a-mole. Every time they think they’ve got a win, another lawsuit pops up. The age-based eligibility fight is the real wildcard—if players get that extra year, it blows up roster management for every program in the country.
Sorsby Drops Lawsuit, Eyes 2027 NFL Draft
Story: Brendan Sorsby’s done fighting. The former Indiana QB (and projected NFL draft pick) was set to sue over draft eligibility, but his camp just sent a memo to teams: he’s focusing on recovery and will enter the 2027 draft without restrictions. The NFLPA’s on board, so this one’s officially dead.
Why It Matters: Sorsby’s case was a test for players trying to jump early. The NFL’s message? Play ball (literally) or get left behind. No more legal Hail Marys.
Fairfield Joins CAA in 2027
Story: Realignment’s not just for the big boys. Fairfield’s ditching the Metro Conference for the CAA, effective July 2027. The CAA’s been on a tear—adding Monmouth and Stony Brook in recent years—and Fairfield’s betting on better competition and exposure.
Bottom Line: The CAA’s positioning itself as the premier mid-major hoops league. Fairfield’s making a smart play, but the Metro’s now scrambling to fill the gap.