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sports2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Mike Bohn: From Mentorship to Misconduct.

Chuck Neinas, a prominent college athletics consultant and mentor to Mike Bohn, defended Bohn's career after his resignation as USC's athletic director. Neinas assisted with searches at San Diego State, Colorado, and Cincinnati that placed Bohn as athletic director. The concerns raised about Bohn included inappropriate comments and being absent from key meetings and USC sporting events. Neinas dismissed the accusations and praised Bohn's accomplishments, including hiring Lincoln Riley and tripling USC's income by moving to the Big Ten Conference. Neinas' influence in college football circles has been significant, and he has advised athletic departments on football coaching and athletic director hires.

sports2 years ago

The Toxic Legacy of Former USC AD Mike Bohn.

Former USC athletic director Mike Bohn created a "toxic" work environment during his time at Cincinnati, according to a report from The Athletic. The report includes first-hand accounts and supporting documents that describe racially insensitive remarks and a lack of diversity in senior leadership positions. Bohn resigned from USC in May citing health issues, but concerns about his management were raised during a recent review of the athletic department. Bohn previously served as athletic director at Colorado, Idaho, and San Diego State.

sports2 years ago

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Resigns Amid Criticisms.

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn has resigned, leaving the university without a leader just over a year before its Big Ten membership becomes official. USC had hired an external law firm to investigate the athletic department's workplace culture, during which staffers raised concerns about Bohn. USC now faces immense pressure to hire a rock-solid new athletics director, as the school is embarking on the most consequential athletics moment in its modern history.

sports2 years ago

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Steps Down

Mike Bohn, the athletic director at the University of Southern California, has resigned, effective immediately, citing ongoing health challenges. However, the resignation comes a day after the Los Angeles Times inquired about internal criticism of his management of the athletics department. USC had earlier hired an external law firm to investigate the athletic department’s workplace culture, during which staffers raised concerns about Bohn. USC is set to move to the Big Ten in 2024, and Bohn had helped orchestrate the transition.

sports2 years ago

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Resigns Abruptly.

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn has resigned from his position, effective immediately, citing health reasons and a desire to spend time with his family. Bohn oversaw USC's decision to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten and hired Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma as football head coach during his four years at USC. His resignation comes amid a review of the school's athletic department, including "criticism of [Bohn's] management."

sports2 years ago

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Resigns Amid Compliance Investigation

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn has resigned citing family and health-related reasons. The resignation comes after an investigation by an outside law firm into the athletics department's operation, culture, and strategy to smooth USC's transition to the Big Ten conference. The investigation did not find any wrongdoing. Bohn became USC athletic director in November 2019 and was recognized as athletic director of the year in March 2022. An interim AD has not been announced.

sports2 years ago

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Abruptly Resigns After Four Years

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn has resigned from his position, effective immediately, citing health concerns. Bohn played a significant role in USC's move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and hiring head football coach Lincoln Riley. However, concerns about his management were raised during a recent review of the athletic department. USC President Carol L. Folt thanked Bohn for his contributions and announced a national search for a new director of athletics.

sports2 years ago

USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Resigns After 3-Year Tenure.

Mike Bohn, the athletic director of the University of Southern California (USC), has resigned from his position after more than two years. Bohn, who was hired in 2019, helped guide USC out of the Pac-12 and into the Big Ten, where the Trojans will begin play in 2024. He also hired Lincoln Riley away from Oklahoma to become the Trojans football coach. Bohn issued a statement saying it was the right time to step away from his position and focus on his family and health.