The U is making moves off the court and outside the lines. Miami hired Shawn Eichorst as its new Athletic Director.
The move came a lot quicker than most expected. The Hurricanes originally wanted to have a new AD hired by fall semester.
“Shawn Eichorst has the skills, experience, and philosophy to elevate UM athletics and exceed our highest expectations,” University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala said.
Miami was able to coax Eichorst from Wisconsin – where he’s worked since 2009. The last time he was at the helm of an Athletics Department was at Division III’s Wisconsin-Whitewater.
“I am truly humbled and honored to have the tremendous opportunity,” Eichorst said. “The success of our student-athletes – academically, athletically and socially – will always be our foremost objective.”
Eichorst replaces Kirby Hocutt, who left for Texas Tech.
Eichorst’s first job – and most important – is finding a new men’s basketball coach after Frank Haith left for Missouri.
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