
Chris Curry’s Unlikely Rise: From Minor‑League Catcher to Arkansas Baseball Legend
From dusty minor‑league fields to leading the Trojans to the NCAA super regionals, Chris Curry’s journey blends athletic grit with steadfast family support.
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From dusty minor‑league fields to leading the Trojans to the NCAA super regionals, Chris Curry’s journey blends athletic grit with steadfast family support.

Recent front-office moves at the University of Michigan introduce a new general manager, a director of recruiting, and a shift for a longtime coach, while several staff members head to NFL teams.

Michigan’s football program has reorganized its front office, appointing Dave Peloquin as general manager, Skylar Phan as director of recruiting and Ron Bellamy as director of player personnel. The changes follow the departure of analyst John Collins to the Detroit Lions and the arrival of recruiting analyst Alec Bailey, a former SMU specialist with a business degree. Meanwhile, four recent staff members have transitioned to NFL roles.

Michigan announced the hiring of recruiting analyst Alec Bailey, a Texas native whose background at Southern Methodist University and deep ties to high‑school football could reshape the Wolverines’ talent pipeline.

Chris Curry has signed a five‑year contract extension that keeps him with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock through 2031, a move that follows recent milestones including an NCAA Regional final in 2025 and the program's first Super Regional appearance in 2026.

Colorado College leads the conference with a 96% success rate on the SCAC Winter Honor Roll, showcasing unprecedented academic excellence among its athletes.