Arkansas Fires Athletic Director Jeff Long

by Staff Reporter

November 15, 20174 Comments

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long was fired by the Unversity on Wednesday.

Long has been the AD at Arkansas since 2008. He is expected to remain as a member of the College Football Playoff committee. Per ESPN:

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"The decision to change leadership in our Athletics Department is not an easy one, and was made after great deliberation, discussion and thought, after consultation with the Board of Trustees and President [Donald] Bobbitt," chancellor Joseph Steinmetz said in a statement.

"Since coming to Fayetteville in 2008, Jeff has led our department with character and integrity and helped move us forward in so many ways. However, over the past year, Jeff has lost the support of many of our fans, alumni, key supporters, and members of the university leadership, support that I believe is critical in our pursuit of excellence. I want to thank Jeff for his commitment and service to our University and to the State of Arkansas and, on behalf of the Razorback Family, I want to wish Jeff and his family all of the best in the future."