PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has hired Rob Mullens to be its new athletic director.
University president Richard Lariviere announced the move Thursday, saying Mullens brings a “deep reservoir of experience.”
The 41-year-old Mullens arrives from Kentucky, where he was the Wildcats’ deputy director of athletics.
Oregon has been looking for an athletic director since March, when Mike Bellotti resigned to accept a job with ESPN.
Bellotti’ announced his departure amid upheaval in the athletic department, including legal problems for several football players and the firing of longtime head basketball coach Ernie Kent.
Mullens has a degree in business administration. He arrives in Eugene at a time when the Ducks are preparing to open a new $227 basketball arena.
