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Report: Indiana AD to step down at the end of academic year
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Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass will be stepping down from his position at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, according to multiple reports.
Tom Brew of Sports Illustrated tweeted out the news on Monday morning, along with a short quote from Glass. A press conference regarding Glass’ decision is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, as well.
“It’s time,” Glass said, according to Brew. “It’s an all-in, all-consuming role, and I’ve loved it, but I’m ready to step back and do something that keeps me closer to home.”
WOW!! Indiana athletic director Fred Glass will RETIRE at the end of the school year! "It's time. It's an all-in, all-consuming role, and I've loved it, but I'm ready to step back and do something that keeps me closer to home.'' Press conference at 2pm. #iufb #iubb
— Tom Brew (@tombrewsports) December 16, 2019
Glass, 60, has been the athletic director at Indiana since 2008. Glass has been responsible for hiring head basketball coach Archie Miller and head football coach Tom Allen, who recently received a contract extension for leading the Hoosiers to an 8-4 season, the best football season at IU in 25 years.
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will select the successor to Glass. IU Vice President Bill Stephan will also chair the committee responsible in finding a new athletic director, according to Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB