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David Brandon, CEO of Domino's Pizza, was named the new athletic director at the University of Michigan this morning. Brandon is shown in U-M's Student Academic Center, where he conducted interviews with the media following the announcemnet.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
The University of Michigan announced this morning that David Brandon has been named the next Michigan athletic director, pending approval by the Board of Regents at its regularly scheduled Jan. 21 meeting.
He was long considered the favorite to replace Bill Martin, who announced his retirement, effective Sept. 4, last October. Martin will work as a consultant once Brandon takes over.
The university hosted a 10:30 a.m. teleconference to officially announce Brandon's selection for the post. In the call, Brandon said he’s committed to returning U-M’s athletic programs to the top.
“I don’t know any other way," he said. "I want the athletic department at the University of Michigan to be No. 1 in the nation. I’ll be surrounding myself with people that share that vision and want to bring that same work ethic to (accomplish) that vision.
Come back to AnnArbor.com for continuous updates. Here's a round-up of coverage on AnnArbor.com and elsewhere:
STORIES
• New Michigan athletic director David Brandon: "I'm more than a pizza man"
• David Brandon's leadership philosophy: 'Character and integrity' affect U-M's image, brand
• Here's what people are saying about David Brandon's hiring as Michigan athletic director
• 5 things you may not know about David Brandon, Michigan's next athletic director
• David Brandon named next University of Michigan athletic director
• J. Patrick Doyle named CEO of Domino's Pizza as David Brandon becomes University of Michigan athletic director
• What other media are saying about David Brandon's selection
• New Michigan athletic director David Brandon will decide Rich Rodriguez's future
• Conservative on campus? David Brandon's hiring carries political ramifications
• Pete Bigelow: David Brandon's hiring at Michigan heightens scrutiny of Rich Rodriguez
MORE COVERAGE
• Detroit News, Bob Wojnowski: Rich Rodriguez issues will test Brandon quickly
• Detroit Free Press, Drew Sharp: David Brandon must make right call on Rich Rodriguez
• Mlive: New Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon faces numerous challenges in Ann Arbor
• Crain's Detroit Business: Brandon to step down as chair of Business Leaders for Michigan
•Detroit News: Factions at Michigan 'won't be tolerated'
• Channel 7: Video report on David Brandon's selection
• MGoBlue.com: David Brandon named director of intercollegiate athletics
• ESPN: Michigan names Brandon as AD
• Criain's Detroit Business: Q&A: Brandon says he's glad he's not running the NFL, endorses Domino's successor
OPINION
• With poll: Is Dave Brandon the right choice for Athletic Director at UM?
• Mgoblog.com: Hello: New Athletic Director Dave Brandon
INTERACTIVE
• Video: New Michigan athletic director David Brandon talks about moving into a new role
• Video: Current athletic director Bill Martin talks about David Brandon
• Listen to the audio of the conference call, courtesy of WDET radio in Detroit (MP3).
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