Rutgers AD Pat Hobbs resigns unexpectedly after nine years

Pat Hobbs resigned from his position as athletic director at Rutgers on Friday, effective immediately, according to NJ.com .

Hobbs played a critical part in Rutgers transitioning into the Big Ten during the early part of his tenure, and while his first football hire – Chris Ash – went an abysmal 8-32 across four seasons, his decision to bring back Greg Schiano for a second stint proved successful, and his decision to hire Steve Pikiell on the men’s basketball side looks incredibly promising with a pair of elite freshmen joining the program this year in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper.

Bailey and Harper are the second and third ranked prospects in the 2024 class, behind Duke superstar Cooper Flagg, and could represent a breakout season for the Scarlet Knights in the Big Ten.

Hobbs had a previous stint as athletic director at Seton Hall prior to coming to Rutgers, and he will be replaced on an interim basis by deputy athletic director Ryan Pisarri.