Hitchcock to Gainesville?

[UAalum72]

Times-Union story 10/4 If she goes to Florida soon, the timing isn't good - the RFQ responses for athletic facilities planners have been returned and interviews start soon, but an interim president may be reluctant to make a major commitment, and who knows how long a search for a permanent replacement may take.

[Dane Pound]

I was thinking the same thing when I read the paper this morning. Also, Hitchcock has been a pretty strong supporter of athletics through a pretty difficult transition period. I have to wonder should Hitchcock leave whether the next pres. will be as encouraging. I would imagine things like a new stadium would require pretty strong support from the UA pres to get the money from the state but I don't really know.

[Dane Pound]

Another story in today's TU about Hitchcock but I couldn't find the link. She is one of 11 finalists and apparently didn't seek the Florida job but was selected by by their search committe.

[Dane Pound]

Hitchcock is staying-Times Union story

[statefan]

Like the AE rep in the NCAA tourny, she was knocked out in the first round.