Damon Evans Appointed SMU Athletic Director Amidst Program Momentum

New Leadership in SMU Athletics

• 🎯 Damon Evans has been appointed as the new Athletic Director at SMU, taking over from Rick Hart.
• 🔑 Evans brings over a decade of experience as an AD, having previously served at the University of Georgia and the University of Maryland.

SMU's Recent Success and Future Outlook

• 🚀 SMU athletics is experiencing a period of significant momentum, with the Mustangs joining a Power Five conference (ACC) and reaching the College Football Playoff in their first year.
• 💡 The university leadership believes Evans can build on this success and help position SMU for future challenges, including conference realignments.
• 📈 Evans's goal is for SMU to be a top-tier athletic program, aiming to be "well inside that top group."

Evans's Experience and Vision

• 🤝 Evans's experience in the SEC, Big Ten, and ACC has allowed him to develop relationships with key figures in collegiate athletics.
• ✨ The university leadership made a significant move in appointing Evans, signaling their commitment to the future of SMU athletics.