AD Mike Thomas moving on ...

[Zip Watcher]

UA Athletic Director Mike Thomas has been named the new AD at the University of Cincinnati, effective December 1st. I think most of us agree that Mike has done some heavy lifting on the hilltop and leaves UA in better shape than when he arrived.

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• Akron Beacon Journal: Zips AD to head south
  
• Cleveland Plain Dealer: Thomas latest Zip for UC
  
• Cincinatti Enquirer: UC picks athletic director
  
• Enquirer, part 2: New AD seeks marriage of athletics, academics
  
• Enquirer part 3: Thomas won't get off easy
  
• Buchtelite: Nothing yet
  

Discussions of Mike's move have started in this thread in the Football Forum

Best of luck to Mike and his family for a prosperous future, and thanks for your efforts at UA.

ZW