Dave Brandon Resigns As University Of Michigan Athletic Director

He has held the position since 2010.

Oct. 31, 2014, at 17:49 PM

Early Friday, ESPN reported Dave Brandon will resign from position as Athletic Director of University of Michigan in a press conference this afternoon

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In a press conference, Michigan president Mark Schlissel confirmed Brandon's resignation.

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Jim Hackett, who played football with Dave Brandon at Michigan, was named interim Athletic Director.

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Per SBNation's Ohio State blog, Hackett is the former CEO of a Western Michigan furniture company.

On Tuesday, a user on a Michigan fan blog posted a photo of an email Brandon had sent to a Michigan alum who had written an email critical of the quality of his work as Athletic Director.

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In September, Brandon was widely criticized for his handling of quarterback Shane Morris after he was concussed in a game against Minnesota.

After the injury, Morris was not properly examined for head trauma and was allowed to remain on the field during a 30-14 loss to Minnesota.

Brandon has lost support within Michigan's Board of Regents, who are now in favor of his firing.

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