Kevin Anderson is out as athletic director at the University of Maryland after holding the position for seven years.
According to Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports, Anderson was removed on October 1 as a result of school president Wallace Loh being upset Anderson sought the athletic director position at University of California-Berkeley.
BREAKING: Kevin Anderson is out as athletic director at Maryland, per sources. #Terps
— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) October 14, 2017
Wallace Loh removed him on Oct 1. He was upset that Anderson sought the Cal AD job.
— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) October 14, 2017
Anderson on administrative leave from Oct. 1-Aug. 2018. Kevin Plank negotiated severance package that keeps him on payroll through next Aug.
— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) October 14, 2017
As for who will replace Anderson, former Maryland men’s basketball head coach Gary Williams’ name has been mentioned by boosters.
Boosters are campaigning for Gary Williams to be Maryland’s new AD. Gary was shown on BTN this morning with AD title. #Terps
— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) October 14, 2017
During Anderson’s tenure, Maryland athletic programs won six national championships. The school also changed conferences for athletics from the ACC to the Big Ten. Anderson also brought in current men’s basketball head coach Mark Turgeon and football head coach D.J. Durkin.
