News & Brews with James Moore & Company

The collegiate athletics landscape is evolving fast—and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, hosts Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel break down five major issues tied to revenue sharing and the House settlement. From federal policy developments to financial reporting challenges, this conversation highlights the complexity—and urgency—facing colleges a...

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel welcome Daniel Shorstein, president of James Moore Digital, for a conversation on AI in college athletics finance. They dive into how athletic department business offices can leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and ultimately make their athletic directors (and their institutions)...

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz , Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel cover two of the biggest conversations dominating college athletics one month after the House settlement rollout. First, they unpack the ripple effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on charitable giving and how development officers are rethinking their playbook. Then the team tackles a growing compliance concern: rev...

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...

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 Mas...

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 navigatin...

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 o...

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 stakeh...

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...

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...

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 potenti...

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...

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 sh...

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Austin Dillard, Clemson University’s Associate AD of Business Operations and Acting CFO. Recorded during the 2024 NACDA/CABMA Convention in Las Vegas, the conversation dives into the financial reporting model of the future—the primary focus of the joint initiative that CABMA and James Moore plan to propose to the NCAA. The...

In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie, Ken and Shane explore the latest in college athletics. They discuss the latest updates to the NCAA AUP guide, changes in NIL laws, and the implications of private equity investments in sports. Join them for a deep dive into these evolving topics, rounded out with their favorite brew picks and a preview of the upcoming convention in Las Vegas....

Important update: Shortly after recording on April 4, 2024, the NCAA NIL Working Group announced that it is refining a proposal to allow schools to offer "assistance and services" for name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities to student-athletes who disclose their contracts, aiming to encourage transparency and provide support in navigating NIL deals. This initiative is part of broader legislat...

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by James Moore’s newest team member, Jim Booz, to discuss the latest in NIL. The group discusses their take on the latest in NIL and athlete employment and share strategic advice regarding these concerns. They also share their recent favorite brew choices. Welcome (0:11) Tennessee/Virginia v. NCAA (1:50) NLRB cases (4:06) Preparing for...

On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Shane are joined by Clint Hangebrauck, Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management at the NCAA. Clint chats about the NCAA’s focus on sports wagering as it becomes more mainstream across the country. The group covers several aspects of this issue, from education to revenue generation opportunities. And of course, they’ll share their brews...

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Domenica Jones, Associate Athletic Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida, and Julie Kniseley, President of James Moore HR Solutions. The group covers a hot HR topic as the Department of Labor has proposed an increase for the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees – drastically changing overtime pay ru...

On this month's News & Brews Sports Biz podcast, Katie and Ken highlight the recently tabled California bill on athlete revenue sharing. The duo discusses flaws in the legislation and brings attention to lessons learned that college athletics business officers can contribute to future legislation. The purpose of this episode is not to argue for or against athlete compensation. Instead, it’s to...

In the latest News and Brews Sports Bix podcast, hosts Shane Metzler, Brendan McKitrick and Ken Kurdziel explore the financial intricacies of name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives and their tax implications with special guest Erin Spiwak, a tax partner at James Moore. They delve into topics such as income and expenses, tax-exempt status changes, and state and local tax discovery. They also s...

Join us on another episode of News & Brews Sports Biz as we explore the historic achievements of the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team’s 2023 Final Four run. Hosts Ken Kurdziel, Shane Metzler and Brendan McKitrick are joined by Caroline Kane, senior associate AD for business and finance and CFO for FAU Athletics. Caroline shares insights into the Owls’ remarkable season and its...

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken go unconventional as they welcome popular AI language model, ChatGPT, to share some of its (technology-driven) insights into the world of college athletics! Throughout the conversation, our hosts and ChatGPT—voiced by James Moore’s Shane Metzler—exchange witty banter and humorous observations, providing a unique perspective on this exciting and e...

Today on News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by two key leaders of Ole Miss Athletics—Jennifer Saxon and Angela Robinson-Pittman. We’re excited to share their perspective on synergies between the SWA and CFO in college athletics. The group discusses a variety of topics around leadership roles, barriers to success in those roles, and how to proactively engage campus leaders to pro...

On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken chat with Simon Dover, Executive Senior Associate AD and CFO at West Virginia University. The trio discusses West Virginia’s partnership with Sodexo for development of a new dining club. Areas covered include the CFO’s role in strategic partnerships like this, opportunities this project will bring to student-athletes and donors, and how at...