"Expect Arizona AD Greg Byrne to be named Alabama's athletic director as soon as Monday." (Original Tweet)
Well, if it's Cecil, it's good 99.9% of the time...Bill Battle will step aside as Alabama athletic director this week, The News has learned. Details coming at Tidesports.com
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I didn't know we were looking for a new AD...Home run hire
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Just a hunch, I think Mr. Battle was instrumental in this transition and the University may have been canvassing a replacement for just as long.UT hasn't filled their AD spot for 6 months and Bama fills it before it's open with a home run.
UT hasn't filled their AD spot for 6 months and Bama fills it before it's open with a home run.
Agree, think Byrne is an excellent hire.Byrne hired Mullen to Mississippi State, RichRod to Arizona. He's well respected in his ability to increase revenue. More of a businessman than the former-coach archetype. Good hire, has shown a good eye for hiring head football coaches (might be a necessary skill given Saban is likely closer to going to the house today than he was when Battle got here around 4 years ago).