<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0PzwQL_0wCRtENp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0PzwQL_0wCRtENp00" width="640" height="466" ></figure>Pitt has officially hired Allen Greene as its new Director of Athletics, beginning a new era of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh.Greene doesn’t start until Nov. 1, and will work in both Pittsburgh and Knoxville, Tenn. while he fulfills any remaining responsibilities for Tennessee, but he will hit the ground running — and inherit an athletic department that is experiencing record success this fall.Greene will have his work cut out in dealing with NIL, revenue-generating and running Pitt athletics, but he’s receiving a lot of support locally and nationally since officially being announced as the hire.Pitt Athletics shared some of the national praise that is already pouring in for Greene:“Congratulations to the University of Pittsburgh and Chancellor Gabel on a home run hire! Allen is one of the most innovative, genuine and competitive leaders we have in college athletics. We are sad to lose Allen and his family on Rocky Top, but look forward to seeing their transformative impact at Pitt!”—Danny White, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville“Allen has added so much to our campus while in his leadership role in our Athletics Department, and I look forward to seeing the exceptional leadership he will provide the University of Pittsburgh. We are all aware of the uncertain state of college athletics right now, and I know Allen will also be a leader in that national conversation.”—Donde Plowman, Chancellor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville“Allen Greene is an outstanding leader; man of great character; and one of the most caring, genuine people that I’ve worked with in college athletics. He is an excellent listener and will create alignment with coaches, staff, alumni and donors on the direction of the athletics department. Allen is an outstanding hire and will prove to be a great leader for the University of Pittsburgh.”—Lance Leipold, Head Football Coach, University of Kansas“We look forward to welcoming Allen Greene to the ACC and having him join our outstanding group of athletic directors. As a former student-athlete at one of our league institutions, Allen will be a tremendous advocate for Pitt and the ACC. To be certain, I applaud Chancellor Joan Gabel’s leadership, and Allen’s experience and skill set will be a tremendous addition to our conference. Collectively, they will continue the strong momentum surrounding the University of Pittsburgh.”—Jim Phillips, Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner“Hail to Pitt—Allen Greene is a fantastic hire for the University of Pittsburgh. He is a leader with the utmost integrity. He is a champion for student-athletes. He is a role model to many, and he has a wealth of experience in intercollegiate athletics that will benefit the entire Pitt community. H2P.”—Bubba Cunningham, Director of Athletics, University of North Carolina“Congrats to my friend Allen on this next chapter of what has already been a successful career. I went to work every day at Auburn trying to reward my boss, Allen, for the confidence he showed and the support he provided. He’s a loyal and engaged leader with an unwavering commitment to excellence. I couldn’t be happier for the Pitt community because they landed a five-star human being!”— Bruce Pearl, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Auburn University</div></body>

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National Praise Pours in for Pitt Director of Athletics Allen Greene

Pitt has officially hired Allen Greene as its new Director of Athletics, beginning a new era of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh. Greene doesn’t start until Nov. 1, and will work in both Pittsburgh and Knoxville, Tenn. while he fulfills any remaining responsibilities for Tennessee, but he will hit the ground running — and inherit an athletic department that is experiencing record success this fall.