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Greg Christopher is new AD!

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:29 pm
by bgsufn
From the BG News:

Greg Christopher has been selected as the new athletic director for Bowling Green State University.

Christopher will replace Paul Krebs, who stepped down to accept a similar position at the University of New Mexico on March 13.

The final decision came Friday, just nine days after the University announced it was down to two finalists - the other being Whit Babcock from West Virginia University.

University president Sidney Ribeau and vice president of student affairs Ed Whipple chose Christopher on Friday after both candidates visited Bowling Green for interviews.

Christopher is the outgoing associate athletic director at Purdue University, where he's worked since 1997. He also has Mid-American Conference ties, graduating from Miami University 1988 with a degree in Mass Communication.

At Purdue, Christopher oversaw the John Purdue Club, marketing, promotions and advertising, sports videos, and sports information. He also played an important role in a campus-wide capital campaign, which is set to raise at least $111 million for Purdue.

The official announcement is expected Wednesday.

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:31 pm
by Bleeding Orange
The king is dead! Long live the king!

Congrats Greg! Welcome aboard!

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:01 pm
by always a falcon
There is a press conference at the Ice Arena at 3:00 and a reception at the BTSU later in the day.

Ok- so the press conference is open to all but the reception is invitation only. Sorry- for the mis-info...I'm just excited to have a new AD and keep Falcon sports moving on!

Re: Greg Christopher is new AD!

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:21 pm
by BGNEWS_SPORTS
bgsufn wrote:From the BG News:
I was all excited to break my own story onto this board and you broke it for me about 30 seconds after the website was updated! Give me a few minutes at least! :D

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:47 am
by Rightupinthere
May I be the first to with Mssr Christopher an unofficial welcome to BGSU!


Hopefully the Miami Whammy doesn't follow him...

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:05 am
by PGY Tiercel
Great news.

Article from the Blade.
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /-1/SPORTS

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:32 am
by 1987alum
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Re: Greg Christopher is new AD!

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:36 am
by bgsufn
BGNEWS_SPORTS wrote:
bgsufn wrote:From the BG News:
I was all excited to break my own story onto this board and you broke it for me about 30 seconds after the website was updated! Give me a few minutes at least! :D
Sorry :D

I was just excited and your RSS feed popped into my newsreader and I had to post.

Didn't mean to steal your thunder :oops:

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:40 am
by Zom
Congratulations on your success, Gregg Christopher.

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:02 am
by Flipper
Welcome to BG, Greg. I must warn you that the town and campus aren't nearly as patoral and serene from late August to mid May as they were when you interviewed.....

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:39 am
by JoeFalcon
The Charleston Daily Mail (of Chuck Landon fame/infamy) had everyone scooped.

http://www.dailymail.com/news/Sports/2006061233/

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:10 pm
by Falconfreak90
Greg seems to be exactly what we needed at this time. His credentials are top notch.

WELCOME TO BGSU!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:24 pm
by PGY Tiercel
BGSUfalcons.com has posted the press release. Says that he will begin July 24th.
http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/genrel/061306aaa.html

Striking facts on B10 vs Mac......

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:27 pm
by Falconboy
Near the very end of that collumn it says, Greg Christopher helped bring in 17.2 million in total giving last year. That is more money than our own athletic budget of 14 million operates on, dang. What's Purdue's athletic budget, 50 million?

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:32 pm
by BGSUFootballFan
This is the greatest news ever!!!!!! BOILER UP!!!! (TOOT TOOT)