Tag

Dave Heeke

All articles tagged with #dave heeke

sports2 years ago

"Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke Out, Mike Candrea Named Interim Replacement"

Arizona is parting ways with athletic director Dave Heeke after nearly seven years, following a period of significant change and budget challenges at the university. The change in leadership comes less than a week after the Wildcats hired Brent Brennan as head football coach, and amidst frustration over revenue generation and losing their previous football coach to Washington. Former Arizona softball coach Mike Candrea will serve as interim AD, approved by the Arizona Board of Regents.

sports2 years ago

"Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke Out, Mike Candrea Named Interim Replacement"

Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke is leaving after seven years amid financial difficulties ahead of the school's move to the Big 12 Conference. Former Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea will serve as interim AD. The departure comes as the school grapples with a financial crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $240 million miscalculation of projected cash on hand. Heeke's tenure saw successes in men's and women's basketball and football, but the department still faces repaying a $55 million loan.

sports2 years ago

"Arizona AD Dave Heeke Out, Mike Candrea Named Interim Replacement"

University of Arizona's athletic director Dave Heeke is parting ways with the university, with former UA softball coach Mike Candrea set to take over on an interim basis pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents. Heeke, who led the athletics program for nearly seven years, oversaw successes in various sports but also accrued debts. The university plans to immediately begin a national search for a new director of athletics.

sports2 years ago

"Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke Ousted After Seven Years"

Arizona's athletic director Dave Heeke has been ousted from his position, with former softball coach Mike Candrea stepping in as interim AD. Heeke's departure comes amid allegations of financial and operational mismanagement, including a reported athletic department financial "disaster" and mishandling of former coach Jedd Fisch's contract. Candrea, a highly respected figure in Arizona's sports history, will lead the department during the transition as the university begins a national search for a new Director of Athletics.