Wade: New Memphis AD Laird Veatch chose Memphis as much as Memphis chose him
The University of Memphis’ new athletic director, Laird Veatch, was introduced during a press conference at the Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center, Tuesday, Aug. 13. “Finding the right fit for Memphis was essential,” U of M president M. David Rudd said Tuesday. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
Luring Laird Veatch from the University of Florida was roundly considered a strong hire for University of Memphis president M. David Rudd and Memphis.
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