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"John is an entrepreneurial, outside-the-box leader who brings an unparalleled set of skills and experiences to the director of athletics position," Chancellor Kent Syverud said. "As a leader at ESPN, he has demonstrated a keen ability to identify and implement strategies aimed at elevating the entire organization. That record of success, combined with his extensive history of building and inspiring teams, will allow him to immediately and positively impact the lives of our student-athletes. This is a new day in the life of the Department of Athletics. I look forward to watching John, in collaboration with our talented coaches and staff, bring his bold vision for the department to life."

While hiring a businessman instead of an experienced college sports administrator is still rare in college sports, the trend has become more common as the finances involved in college sports have exploded. Notre Dame's Jack Swarbrick and Alabama's Bill Battle have made the transition successfully, while others like Michigan's Dave Brandon have struggled.
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