Marshall, AD Spears to part ways

Marshall won't renew contract of AD Christian Spears, will start search for replacement

Marshall says it won't renew the contract of athletic director Christian Spears when it expires next year. Marshall says it will begin an immediate search for a replacement for Spears, who was hired in February 2022. Spears guided Marshall’s transition…

Marshall, AD Spears to part ways

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) -- Marshall University and Athletic Director Christian Spears are parting ways. A press release issued Tuesday afternoon by the university announced the mutual agreement between Marshall and Spears to not renew his contract. Spears will remain in the job until a replacement can be found. The release said Spears' tenure guiding Thundering Herd athletics had him overseeing the opening of Jack Cook Baseball Field, winning Sun …

Sources: Marshall AD Spears won't return in 2026

Athletic director Christian Spears and the school have mutually agreed that they will not be renewing his contract, sources told ESPN.

AD Spears, Marshall to part ways when contract expires in 2026

Marshall athletic director Christian Spears and the university have agreed to part ways upon the expiration of his contract — first reported by ESPN late Monday evening.

Athletic director Christian Spears to part ways with Marshall University

Marshall University and its athletic director will be parting ways, according to ESPN.

Marshall University and AD Spears mutually agree to part ways

Marshall University and Athletic Director Christian Spears announce their mutual agreement that Spears’ contract will not be renewed. During his tenure at Marshall, Spears oversaw a tremendous period of program growth and athletic achievement. Highlights include the opening of Jack Cook Baseball Field, Sun Belt Conference Championships in Football, Men’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball, and […]