With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond
UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond with $6.5 million left on his contract.
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What happened
UCLA has fired athletic director Martin Jarmond. The university cited a significant financial deficit as the reason for his dismissal. CBS Sports and ESPN both mention the deficit.
UCLA has replaced Jarmond with Tim Harris, an executive from the Los Angeles Lakers. Jarmond's firing comes just days before Bob Chesney is set to begin his tenure as the new head coach of the UCLA football team. The university's official statement, published by the Office of the Chancellor, focuses on building the next chapter of UCLA Athletics.
On3 offers an analysis of Jarmond's tenure at UCLA. The Los Angeles Times also covered the story. The university's decision to fire Jarmond with $6.5 million left on his contract may lead to financial repercussions for UCLA.
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Coverage (7)
- UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond Los Angeles Daily News · 4h ago
- UCLA parts ways with AD Martin Jarmond, brings in former Lakers exec Tim Harris The New York Times · 4h ago
- Analysis: Why Martin Jarmond failed at UCLA On3 · 4h ago
- UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond days before Bob Chesney era begins, cites 'significant financial deficit' CBS Sports · 4h ago
- UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond, replaces him with ex-Lakers exec Tim Harris Los Angeles Times · 4h ago
- Building the Next Chapter of UCLA Athletics UCLA Office of the Chancellor · 4h ago
- With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond ESPN · 4h ago
Questions people are asking
Who is replacing Martin Jarmond as UCLA's athletic director?
Tim Harris, an executive from the Los Angeles Lakers, has been named as Jarmond's replacement.
Why was Martin Jarmond fired?
UCLA cited a significant financial deficit as the reason for Jarmond's dismissal.
When is Bob Chesney set to begin his tenure as UCLA's football head coach?
Chesney is set to begin his tenure as the new head coach of the UCLA football team in days.
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