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Michigan State lands new AD in J Batt, who brings ‘tremendous innovation’
- Michigan State University hired J Batt as its new athletic director, officially announced June 4, 2024, in East Lansing.
- Batt arrives from Georgia Tech amid a need to address MSU's $91 million athletic department debt and rebuild after recent leadership turmoil.
- He brings a strong fundraising background, having raised a record $78.2 million for Georgia Tech's Alexander-Tharpe Fund in 2024 and led major initiatives.
- Batt emphasized his commitment to improving MSU's fundraising, name, image and likeness structure, and stadium upgrades, calling it "an amazing opportunity to lead" the program.
- His leadership aims to stabilize finances, unite university stakeholders, and position Michigan State athletics among elite Big Ten programs moving forward.
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Michigan State athletic director J Batt says he’s leading a top-10 department in college sports
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) J Batt said Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country.The schools next athletic director made it clear that the football program must lead the way to make his statement ring true.The Spartans have been shaky in recent years in the sport that pays the bills in college athletics, losing seven games last year in coach Jonathan Smiths debut season.It comes down to resources and across the board, we will …
Hastings Tribune
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — J Batt says Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country. The school’s next athletic director made it clear that the football program must lead the way to make his statement ring true.…
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J Batt: Michigan State athletics will ‘take ground, move forward, make progress’
EAST LANSING — All the Michigan State dignitaries showed up to the Tom Izzo Football Building Wednesday to introduce new athletic director J Batt. The coaches, administration, and especially the donors. As he stood and accepted a Michigan State jersey from MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, a standing ovation welcomed him to East Lansing. Related Articles Elbow, apple, carpet, saddle, bubble. How five words made J Batt Michigan State’…
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Michigan State athletic director J Batt says he's leading a top-10 department in college sports
J Batt says Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country. The school’s next athletic director made it clear that the football program must lead the way to make his statement ring true. The Spartans have been shaky…
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