After news broke a couple of weeks ago that J Batt was leaving Michigan State for the same role at Kentucky, there was also speculation that Deputy Athletic Director Jon Palumbo would be named to the post on an interim basis. So far at least, an official promotion for Palumbo hasn’t been announced and the MSU Athletics staff directory does not currently list an AD.
Additionally, former Spartan AD Mark Hollis has stated his interest in returning. In a recent article, Robbie laid out three requirements for MSU’s next AD (MSU alum, political skill, and elite fundraiser) and included Hollis on a wish list of names along with Mat Ishbia, Magic Johnson, and Kirk Cousins.
Regardless of what MSU decides – promoting Palumbo or another internal staff member, running it back with Hollis, or going with a completely outside candidate – the school’s beleaguered Board of Trustees is likely to be involved…