U-M, MSU athletic directors join forces to promote physical fitness

Posted on Sat, Oct 20, 2012 : 11:43 a.m.

U-M, MSU athletic directors join forces to promote physical fitness

By Cindy Heflin

The teams from their respective football programs will be fierce opponents Saturday, but off the field, University of Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon and his Michigan State counterpart Mark Hollis have found a new way to work together.

Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon, left, and Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis will serve as honorary co-chairs of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.

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They have agreed to help Gov. Rick Snyder promote physical fitness in Michigan, MLive reports.

The governor announced the appointment of both men as honorary co-chairmen of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports Friday.

The organization promotes run/walks around the state, hands out fitness awards and endorses other events to encourage physical fitness.

Read the MLive article.

Comments

Scott

Sun, Oct 21, 2012 : 3:35 a.m.

I love it when the suits do their obligatory public service. They get lot's of PR and everyone feels happy. : )