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Syracuse Hires Toledo's Bryan Blair as Athletic Director

The 40-year-old arrives from Toledo with proven NIL expertise.

FILE - The Carrier Dome is seen at Syracuse University on Sept. 21, 2015, Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
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Nov 25, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Detailed view of a Syracuse Orange logo on a jersey prior to the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Syracuse announced the hire Thursday as John Wildhack transitions toward a planned July retirement after a decade in the role.
  • Blair is expected to oversee the search for a new men's basketball coach following Adrian Autry's firing earlier this week.
  • At Toledo, he presided over 16 MAC championships, drove a reported 282% fundraising increase, and built a sophisticated NIL program with national partnerships.
  • University leadership cited his revenue focus as Syracuse works to stabilize athletics after five straight NCAA tournament misses in men's basketball and a 3-9 football season.
  • Blair previously served at Washington State, Rice, and South Carolina, played football at Wofford, and holds a law degree from South Carolina.