UNM names Livon McDonald athletic director amid turmoil
President Ferrell Heady designates Livon McDonald as UNM athletic director replacing Pete McDavid. Regents approve amid clashes with the athletic council over leadership and direction, with McDonald proposing a 40,000 seat stadium, expanded football program, and VIP press facilities to bolster UNM sports. He vows to recruit within state, raise ticket prices selectively, and explore renting the APS stadium for football games to cut costs.
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University of New Mexico
Livon’ McDonald
UNM
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University Athletic Council
Bob King
Athletic Council
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McDonald
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Albuquerque Public Schools
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APS
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Rudy Feldman
Norm Ellenberger
UNM Eyes State Ties and Boosters in New era
Lavon McDonald outlines a plan to recruit New Mexico athletes to build a sustainable UNM program. He stresses state and out of state travel, booster involvement, and a public relations role for the athletic director. He envisions gymnastics wrestling and swimming as self funding, while baseball and track need stronger support.
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McDonald
Pd Tike
New Mexico
Clovis
Alamogordo
Hobbs
Farmington
Carlsbad
Rusty Mitchell
Ron Jacobson
John Mechem
McDonald's
Sports Information Department
UNM
Bob Leigh
Arizona State
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