Andy Kennedy takes over as interim athletic director at UAB

UAB men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy addressed the media on Tuesday following his appointment as the school's interim athletic director. Kennedy assumed the position on August 18 after the departure of Mark Ingram, who led the athletic department for 11 years. While Kennedy expressed personal gratitude for Ingram's tenure, he declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding the exit. The university plans to utilize a third-party search firm to identify a permanent replacement for the athletic director role. In the interim, Kennedy continues to serve as the head men's basketball coach while managing departmental duties. He is scheduled to accompany the UAB football team to Illinois for their season opener this Thursday.

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