MSU Announces New Athletic Director

Michigan State University announced on Monday morning that they have hired Georgia Tech athletic director Jason "J" Batt as the school's new athletic director.

Batt replaces Alan Haller, who was let go by the school last month.

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MSU President Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz had this to say about the hiring of Batt:

“J has an impressive record at several Power 5 schools and an impeccable reputation as a strong and innovative leader.  He will bring experience, excitement and a commitment to elevating Spartan athletics to the next level. We are thrilled to have J join our leadership team at Michigan State.”

Batt released a statement, via a press release on Monday:

“This is truly an amazing opportunity to lead an outstanding, tradition-rich and passionate program, and I am grateful to President Guskiewicz and the Board of Trustees for the opportunity.  Working together, in alignment with university leadership, the full athletics department and an enthusiastic fan base, we can take the positive momentum already happening at MSU and reach new levels of success as we move into the next era of intercollegiate athletics. My family and I look forward to joining the Michigan State and East Lansing communities.”

According to the press release, the school will officially announce the hiring of Batt on Wednesday at a press conference in East Lansing.  His contract is expected to be ratified by the MSU Board of Trustees on June 13th, with Batt's first day in office being June 16th.

Before his stint at Georgia Tech, Batt has worked in athletic administration at Alabama, East Carolina, Maryland, James Madison, William & Mary, and North Carolina-Chapel Hill (his alma mater).