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Syracuse University Athletics Director John Wildhack ’80 to Retire July 1 - Syracuse University Athletics

Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack '80 today announced he will retire on July 1, 2026, concluding a distinguished 46-year career, includ...

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Syracuse AD John Wildhack will retire, remain at school until July

Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack will retire and remain with the school through July 1.

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Axe: John Wildhack’s successor will get the same title but a whole new role as Syracuse AD

Syracuse University is searching for the 12th athletic director in school history.

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Timeline: Highs and lows of John Wildhack’s decade-long tenure atop Syracuse sports

Wildhack will retire on July 1, the university said in a news release Wednesday.

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With Syracuse AD John Wildhack retiring, who makes decision on basketball coach Adrian Autry?

Wildhack said that Autry's efforts to meet his preseason standards are 'a high mountain to climb.'

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Jim Boeheim on John Wildhack: ‘We got all the things we needed to win’

Boeheim worked for Wildhack for about seven seasons.

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Syracuse AD John Wildhack explains timing of retirement, defends one of most questionable choices

Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said that he is retiring in order to spend more time with his family.

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Potential candidates to succeed Syracuse AD John Wildhack: 8 early names to know

John Wildhack is set to retire in July as Syracuse's athletic director.

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Syracuse AD John Wildhack set to retire after 10 years

Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack will retire, SU Athletics confirmed Wednesday. Wildhack will remain in his role through July 1.

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John Wildhack talks retirement: ‘It was my decision’

Following his retirement announcement, Syracuse Athletic Director John Wildhack joined Cuse Sports Talk to discuss his decision.

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Girshon: SU men's basketball plummeted under Wildhack. What’s next is key.

Column: Syracuse’s men’s basketball program plummeted during John Wildhack’s 10-year tenure as director of athletics.

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Syracuse University Athletic Director John Wildhack to retire

Syracuse University Athletic Director John Wildhack is retiring.

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Syracuse AD John Wildhack to retire after 10 years

Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after 10 years at the school.

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Who is on the 7-person committee that will help replace Syracuse AD John Wildhack?

The group includes two former Syracuse athletes and an acclaimed sports broadcaster.

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Chancellor Syverud Appoints Search Committee for University’s Next Director of Athletics

Steve Ballentine '83 chairs search following announcement of John Wildhack's July 2026 retirement, with committee seeking input from student-athletes, coaches, alumni and faculty.

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Steve Ballentine ’83, University trustee and chair of the Board of Trustees Athletics Committee, will chair the search committee, which includes University trustees, senior administrators, coaching staff, former Syracuse athletes and alumni representatives. They include:

• John Lally ’82, University Trustee
• Ian McIntyre, Men’s Soccer Coach
• Raquel-Ann “Roxi” Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99, University Trustee
• Gabe Nugent, Senior Vice President and General Counsel
• Sarah Scalese, Vice President for Communications
• Mike Tirico ’88, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees

As part of its work, the search committee will seek input from across the University community through engagement with student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, faculty, alumni and other key stakeholders to gather a wide array of perspectives.

“This search process will be both comprehensive and expeditious,” says Ballentine. “Syracuse Athletics has tremendous assets: a storied athletic history, passionate fan base, exceptional talent, world-class facilities and affiliation in the ACC, one of the nation’s premier conferences. This is a pivotal moment in the rapidly evolving world of college athletics. We’re committed to finding a visionary leader who will help write the next great chapter of Syracuse Athletics.”

CSA Search & Consulting will support the University with this national search. Members of the University community are encouraged to share their input by completing a confidential survey that will inform the search committee’s work.

 

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Syracuse AD John Wildhack’s successes fly under the radar. His failures are impossible to miss

“I sure hope I left the place better than I found it,” he said as he announced his retirement. Let the debate begin.

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Frazier Retires After Nearly 50 Years in College Athletics - Syracuse University Athletics

Longtime Athletics Administrator Herman Frazier retired on Sunday, after spending the last 15 years at Syracuse.

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Herman Frazier retires, leaving Syracuse without its top 2 athletics leaders

Herman Frazier, SU's senior deputy athletic director, is retiring after 15 years at the school.

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