Key Highlights
- In addition to managing the Cavaliers’ communications team, Daves was the main contact for the Cavaliers’ football and men’s and women’s golf programs. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Virginia media relations operation was named a recipient of the “Super 11” Award by the Football Writers Association of America for the 2012 season.
- The award is presented to 11 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision media relations departments that were deemed consistently exemplary and above and beyond the call of duty.
- Daves also received a special commendation from the FWAA in 2022. Daves served in the same capacity at the University of Washington from 1992-2005.
- He was an assistant/associate sports information director at the University of Notre Dame from 1986-92.
- He served as the director of communications for the Midwestern Collegiate Conference in 1985-86. While at Washington, Daves as a member of the NCAA Men’s Final Four Communications Committee (1997-2004).