(Pictured: The NFF announced a record-breaking year for its Institutional Academic Membership program, led by Lifetime Members Duke and North Carolina State.)
IRVING, Texas (Dec. 29, 2016) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today a record-breaking year for its Institutional Academic Membership program. On the heels of a high-water mark in 2015, the NFF reached new heights again with record levels of support from its Institutional Academic Members in 2016.
“We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to our academic membership program this year,” said NFF President and CEO
Steve Hatchell. “These institutions are huge advocates for our game, and because of their support, the National Football Foundation remains the leading voice in the promotion of football and its unique ability to develop leaders. We want to thank each of our members for joining us in ensuring the future of our sport. And we would especially like to thank Duke University and
Kevin White for joining North Carolina State as our Lifetime Members.”
Each year, the NFF invites universities, colleges, conferences and bowl games from across the country to support the organization through its Institutional Academic Membership Program. The program allows the NFF to greatly enhance the power of football's collective voice while actively building a stronger national platform for the game with community leaders, educators, and the media.
Listed below is a special group of institutions, led by athletics directors, conference commissioners and bowl executive directors, who have continued their support as NFF Institutional Academic Members in 2016 and make it clear that Football Matters
®. The program is open to all football-playing institutions at every level of college football. Email Ron Dilatush at
rdilatush@footballfoundation.com to learn how your school can get involved.
2016 NFF Institutional Academic Members
Lifetime Members
Duke University – Kevin White, AD
North Carolina State University – Debbie Yow, AD
Presidential Members
American Athletic Conference – Michael Aresco, Commissioner
Arizona State University – Ray Anderson, AD
Atlantic Coast Conference – John Swofford, Commissioner
Auburn University – Jay Jacobs, AD
Austin Peay State University – Ryan Ivey, AD
Big 12 Conference – Bob Bowlsby, Commissioner
Boston College – Brad Bates, AD
Central Connecticut State University – Paul Schlickmann, AD
Clemson University – Dan Radakovich, AD
Columbia University – Peter Pilling, AD
Conference USA – Judy MacLeod, Commissioner
Fordham University – David Roach, AD
Hobart College (N.Y.) – Mike Hanna, AD
Iowa State University – Jamie Pollard, AD
Ithaca College (N.Y.) – Susan Bassett, AD
Kansas State University – John Currie, AD
Liberty University – Ian McCaw, AD
Long Island University - C.W. Post (N.Y.) – Bryan Collins, AD
Michigan State University – Mark Hollis, AD
Mid-American Conference – John Steinbrecher, Commissioner
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference – Dennis Thomas, Commissioner
Mississippi State University – John Cohen, AD
Ohio State University – Gene Smith, AD
Robert Morris University – Craig Coleman, AD
Southeastern Conference – Greg Sankey, Commissioner
Southern Methodist University – Rick Hart, AD
Southland Conference – Thomas Burnett, Commissioner
Stanford University – Bernard Muir, AD
Sun Belt Conference – Karl Benson, Commissioner
Temple University – Patrick Kraft, AD
Texas Christian University – Chris Del Conte, AD
Texas Tech University – Kirby Hocutt, AD
United States Military Academy – Boo Corrigan, AD
United States Naval Academy – Chet Gladchuk, AD
University of Alabama – Bill Battle, AD
University of Arkansas – Jeff Long, AD
University of California, Los Angeles – Dan Guerrero, AD
University of Colorado – Rick George, AD
University of Florida – Scott Stricklin, AD
University of Georgia – Greg McGarity, AD
University of Maryland – Kevin Anderson, AD
University of Memphis – Tom Bowen, AD
University of Michigan – Warde Manuel, AD
University of Mississippi – Ross Bjork, AD
University of Notre Dame – Jack Swarbrick, AD
University of Oklahoma – Joe Castiglione, AD
University of Oregon – Rob Mullens, AD
University of Southern California – Lynn Swann, AD
University of Tennessee – Dave Hart, AD
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – David Blackburn, AD
University of Texas – Mike Perrin, AD
University of Wisconsin – Barry Alvarez, AD
Valero Alamo Bowl – Derrick Fox, President & CEO
Western Michigan University – Kathy Beauregard, AD
Founder Members
Baylor University – Mack Rhoades, AD
Big Sky Conference – Andrea Williams, Commissioner
Big Ten Conference – Jim Delany, Commissioner
Central Michigan University – Dave Heeke, AD
Eastern Michigan University – Heather Lyke, AD
Fairleigh Dickinson University (N.J.) – Bill Klika, AD
Georgia Southern University – Tom Kleinlein, AD
Hampton University – Eugene Marshall Jr., AD
Kennesaw State University – Vaughn Williams, AD
Marshall University – Mike Hamrick, AD
Monmouth University – Marilyn McNeil, AD
North Dakota State University – Matt Larsen, AD
Northwest Missouri State University – Mel Tjeerdsma, AD
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (N.Y.) – Lee McElroy, AD
Sam Houston State University – Bobby Williams, AD
The Ivy League – Robin Harris, Executive Director
Towson University – Tim Leonard, AD
Troy University – Jeremy McClain, AD
Tulane University – Troy Dannen, AD
University at Buffalo – Allen Greene, AD
University of Arizona – Greg Byrne, AD
University of California – Mike Williams, AD
University of Houston – Hunter Yurachek, AD
University of Kansas – Sheahon Zenger, AD
University of New Mexico – Paul Krebs, AD
University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Judy Rose, AD
University of Northern Iowa – David Harris, AD
University of Southern Mississippi – Bill McGillis, AD
Virginia Union University – Joseph Taylor, AD
Executive Members
Appalachian State University – Doug Gillin, AD
Arkansas State University – Terry Mohajir, AD
Ball State University – Mark Sandy, AD
Big South Conference – Kyle Kallander, Commissioner
Bluffton University (Ohio) – Phillip Talavinia, AD
Bowling Green State University – Bob Moosbrugger, AD
Brigham Young University – Tom Holmoe, AD
Bryant University – Bill Smith, AD
Bucknell University – John Hardt, AD
Buffalo State College (N.Y.) – Jerry Boyes, AD
Butler University – Barry Collier, AD
Camping World Independence Bowl – Missy Setters, Executive Director
Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) – Amy Backus, AD
Coe College (Iowa) – John Chandler, AD
Colgate University – Vicky Chun, AD
College of the Holy Cross – Nathan Pine, AD
College of William & Mary – Terry Driscoll, AD
Colorado Mesa University – Tom Spicer, AD
Colorado State University – Joe Parker, AD
Dartmouth College – Harry Sheehy, AD
Delaware State University – Louis Perkins, AD
Dixie State University (Utah) – Jason Boothe, AD
East Carolina University – Jeff Compher, AD
Eastern Illinois University – Tom Michael, AD
Eastern Washington University – Bill Chaves, AD
Florida Atlantic University – Patrick Chun, AD
Florida Citrus Sports – Steve Hogan, CEO
Florida State University – Stan Wilcox, AD
Georgia Tech – Todd Stansbury, AD
Harvard University – Robert Scalise, AD
Houston Baptist University – Steve Moniaci, AD
Illinois State University – Larry Lyons, AD
Indiana University – Fred Glass, AD
James Madison University – Jeff Bourne, AD
Lafayette College – Bruce McCutcheon, AD
Lehigh University – Joe Sterrett, AD
Linfield College (Ore.) – Scott Carnahan, AD
Lycoming College (Pa.) – Mike Clark, AD
Marist College – Tim Murray, AD
Massachusetts Maritime Academy – Garin Veris, AD
Mid-States Football Association – Gary Newsome, Commissioner
Middle Tennessee State University – Chris Massaro, AD
Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman – Steve Beck, President & Executive Director
Missouri Valley Football Conference – Patty Viverito, Commissioner
Montana State University – Leon Costello, AD
Mount St. Joseph University (Ohio) – Steve Radcliffe, AD
Mountain West Conference – Craig Thompson, Commissioner
Northern Arizona University – Lisa Campos, AD
Northern Illinois University – Sean Frazier, AD
Northwestern State University – Greg Burke, AD
Northwestern University – Jim Phillips, AD
Ohio University – Jim Schaus, AD
Oregon State University – Marianne Vydra, Interim AD
Princeton University – Mollie Marcoux Samaan, AD
Purdue University – Mike Bobinski, AD
Rice University – Joe Karlgaard, AD
Rowan University (N.J.) – Dan Gilmore, AD
Rutgers University – Patrick Hobbs, AD
Salve Regina University (R.I.) – Jody Mooradian, AD
Sewanee: The University of the South (Tenn.) – Mark Webb, AD
Southern Conference – John Iamarino, Commissioner
Southern Utah University – Jason Butikofer, AD
Springfield College (Mass.) – Craig Poisson, AD
Stony Brook University – Shawn Heilbron, AD
Syracuse University – John Wildhack, AD
University of Cincinnati – Mike Bohn, AD
University of Dayton – Neil Sullivan, AD
University of Illinois – Josh Whitman, AD
University of Iowa – Gary Barta, AD
University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Jessica Leger, Interim AD
University of Maine – Karlton Creech, AD
University of Miami (Fla.) – Blake James, AD
University of Missouri – Jim Sterk, AD
University of Montana – Kent Haslam, AD
University of Mount Union (Ohio) – Larry Kehres, AD
University of Nebraska – Shawn Eichorst, AD
University of Nebraska Kearney – Paul Plinske, AD
University of New Hampshire – Marty Scarano, AD
University of North Carolina – Bubba Cunningham, AD
University of North Texas – Wren Baker, AD
University of Pennsylvania – M. Grace Calhoun, AD
University of Pittsburgh – Scott Barnes, AD
University of Rhode Island – Thorr Bjorn, AD
University of South Carolina – Ray Tanner, AD
University of South Dakota – David Herbster, AD
University of Utah – Chris Hill, AD
University of West Florida – Dave Scott, AD
University of Wyoming – Tom Burman, AD
Utah State University – John Hartwell, AD
Valparaiso University – Mark LaBarbera, AD
Virginia Tech – Whit Babcock, AD
Washington State University – Bill Moos, AD
Wayne State University (Mich.) – Rob Fournier, AD
West Chester University (Pa.) – Edward Matejkovic, AD
Western Carolina University – Randy Eaton, AD
Western Illinois University – Matt Tanney, AD
Western Kentucky University – Todd Stewart, AD
Westminster College (Pa.) – Jim Dafler, AD
Wittenberg University (Ohio) – Gary Williams, AD
About The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 120 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include FootballMatters.org, the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, The William V. Campbell Trophy presented by Fidelity Investments, annual scholarships of more than $1.3 million and a series of initiatives to honor the legends of the past and inspire the leaders of the future. NFF corporate partners include Delta Air Lines, Fidelity Investments, Herff Jones, Hofmann Brands, New York Athletic Club, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, PrimeSport, the Sports Business Journal, Under Armour and VICIS. Learn more at www.footballfoundation.org.
