Coach Izzo named co-interim AD at Michigan State as Haller leaves
- Michigan State University announced on Thursday that athletic director Alan Haller will leave, with Tom Izzo and Jennifer Smith named co-interim ADs.
- President Kevin Guskiewicz decided to part ways as Haller’s contract was expiring, and a national search for a successor will begin immediately.
- Haller, who served since September 2021, led the department through scandals, hired key coaches, and oversaw five Big Ten championships across multiple sports.
- Guskiewicz praised Haller’s leadership noting he led “with honesty and integrity” during a pivotal time marked by changes in college athletics and will remain paid through May 11.
- The upcoming athletic director will lead a storied program with 23 varsity sports and must enhance fundraising while navigating evolving collegiate sports challenges.
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