University of Oklahoma names Roger Denny, former Illinois deputy AD and attorney, as new athletic director. La Universidad de Oklahoma nombra a Roger Denny, ex director adjunto y abogado de Illinois, como nuevo director atlético.

The University of Oklahoma has named Roger Denny, currently deputy athletics director at the University of Illinois, as its new Athletic Director and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, succeeding Joe Castiglione. La Universidad de Oklahoma ha nombrado a Roger Denny, actualmente director adjunto de atletismo en la Universidad de Illinois, como su nuevo director atlético y vicepresidente de Atletismo Intercolegial, sucediendo a Joe Castiglione. Denny, a former corporate attorney with extensive legal and financial experience, brings expertise in NIL strategy, contract negotiations, and program management. Denny, un ex abogado corporativo con una amplia experiencia legal y financiera, aporta experiencia en la estrategia de NIL, negociaciones de contratos y gestión de programas. His appointment signals a shift toward leaders with legal and business backgrounds as college athletics evolve. Su nombramiento señala un cambio hacia líderes con antecedentes legales y empresariales a medida que el atletismo universitario evoluciona. Denny will oversee all intercollegiate sports programs and prioritize student-athlete success, academic and athletic development, and long-term institutional success. Denny supervisará todos los programas deportivos intercolegiados y priorizará el éxito de los estudiantes-atletas, el desarrollo académico y atlético, y el éxito institucional a largo plazo. The hiring marks a significant leadership transition for the Sooners, with Denny set to take on the role immediately. La contratación marca una importante transición de liderazgo para los Sooners, con Denny listo para asumir el papel de inmediato.