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Syracuse Hires Bryan Blair as Athletic Director Amid Coaching Changes

3/13/2026

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Bryan Blair, Syracuse University's new athletic director, was appointed after the firing of men's basketball coach Adrian Autry.
Blair acknowledges the pressure of hiring a new coach and says the decision shapes the university's image.
He comes from Toledo, where he increased fundraising and developed a strong NIL program.
He will collaborate with football coach Fran Brown and former basketball coach Jim Boeheim to improve both programs, emphasizing adaptability for future growth.

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Bryan Blair, Syracuse University's new athletic director, was appointed after the firing of men's basketball coach Adrian Autry.
Blair acknowledges the pressure of hiring a new coach and says the decision shapes the university's image.
He comes from Toledo, where he increased fundraising and developed a strong NIL program.
He will collaborate with football coach Fran Brown and former basketball coach Jim Boeheim to improve both programs, emphasizing adaptability for future growth.