After a successful decade as SMU’s athletic director, Rick Hart announced his resignation last week. This news came shortly after University of Texas President Jay Hartzell left to assume the same role at SMU. SMU President R. Gerald Turner announced the creation of a search committee to find Hart’s replacement.
Speculation arose that Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte might take over at SMU, but Del Conte responded on Twitter indicating he was not interested in the position. Despite this, SMU remains confident in finding a strong replacement for Hart.
Turner expressed his confidence in the search committee to identify exceptional candidates for the role. As SMU begins a new chapter in its athletic department, the school is optimistic about the future of Mustang Athletics.
The departure of Hart and the subsequent search for a new athletic director is an important transition for SMU. With the support of Turner and the search committee, the school is looking forward to finding someone who can lead the program to continued success.
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