GREG SANKEY
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER
GREG SANKEY, SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER
"We are excited to welcome Danny, Shawn and their family to Knoxville and back to the Southeastern Conference. Danny's leadership, vision and record of sustained achievement will no doubt effectively guide the future of the University of Tennessee athletics program. I look forward to working with Danny and to his contributions during this time of change at Tennessee and across all of intercollegiate athletics."
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JIM PHILLIPS
INCOMING ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER
JIM PHILLIPS, INCOMING ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER
"The University of Tennessee has recruited an exceptional leader and person in Danny White. Over the course of his career, including when we worked together at Northern Illinois University, Danny's passion for the student-athlete experience has been a guiding force. He also has a sterling track record in two critical competencies: identifying and hiring outstanding coaches, and driving community engagement on- and off-campus.
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"From my firsthand experience in Knoxville, I know the passion of Volunteers is enormous, and he will find new and exciting ways of connecting all those who care so much about the orange and white."
STAN WILCOX
NCAA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS
STAN WILCOX, NCAA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS
"Since Danny's days as a basketball student-athlete at the University of Notre Dame, to his transition into collegiate athletics at Ole Miss, to the University of Buffalo, to UCF, I have seen first-hand the developing leadership qualities that have propelled Danny to this point in his career. He comes by them honestly. It is no accident that he and his siblings have excelled and served with distinction in college athletics. The White name is synonymous with intercollegiate athletics excellence.
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"At every stop along the way, Danny has built, improved and creatively positioned athletics departments for academic and competitive excellence. His keen understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion was instilled in him at an early age by his parents. Leadership is important. Success is built upon knowledge, vision and a relentless work ethic. Danny's record is a testament to the importance of these foundational leadership qualities. It will be no different at the University of Tennessee.
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"I am excited for Danny, his family and for Volunteer fans around the country. He is truly the right man at the right time in Knoxville, and the University of Tennessee is lucky to have him."
PHILLIP FULMER
TENNESSEE OUTGOING DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
PHILLIP FULMER, TENNESSEE OUTGOING DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
"Our new AD Danny White has certainly hit the ground running and has created some positive energy around the athletic complex, city and state. I wish him great success as he begins his tenure as the leader of our athletic department."
ROSS BJORK
TEXAS A&M DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
ROSS BJORK, TEXAS A&M DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSÂ
"I had the opportunity to work with Danny for about three months when I became the AD at Ole Miss in 2012, and was super impressed with his work ethic, professionalism and accomplishments. Since that time, he has thrived as an athletics director, and I'm looking forward to working with him around the SEC table so we can continue to propel our conference as the best in college athletics. Welcome back to the SEC, Danny."
MIKE ARESCO
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER
MIKE ARESCO, AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE COMMISSIONERÂ
"I would like to congratulate Danny White on his selection as Athletic Director at the University of Tennessee and wish him well in his new role.
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"Danny is a friend and colleague who has led UCF through its most successful period, contributing to many of the American Athletic Conference's signature moments. I have particularly valued his commitment to success in all sports and his steadfast advocacy on behalf of UCF and our conference.
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"I am confident that he will do great work at Tennessee. On behalf of the conference, I extend my best wishes to Danny, Shawn and their family."
BERNARD MUIR
STANFORD DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
BERNARD MUIR, STANFORD DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
"Danny's ascension to leading the Vols comes as no surprise to those who know him well. He is quite passionate and driven to make whatever department he represents a better place. I trust that, in short order, the student-athletes, coaches and broader UT community will quickly come to appreciate his efforts. This is, indeed, a perfect fit."
ALEXANDER CARTWRIGHT
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESIDENT
ALEXANDER CARTWRIGHT, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESIDENTÂ
"I will personally miss working closely with Danny. Danny will leave UCF with incredible momentum and a strong foundation for success, including a culture of innovation and winning with integrity and strengthening UCF's national reputation well beyond the sports world."
DR. ERIC WOOD
LOUISIANA TECH VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSÂ
DR. ERIC A. WOOD, LOUISIANA TECH VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
"Danny White is an all-gas, no-brakes type of athletic director. He will find a way to compete for championships in every program and maximize the student-athlete experience. Vol Nation, get ready ... it's going to be a fun ride!"
MIKE BIANCHI
ORLANDO SENTINEL COLUMNISTÂ
MIKE BIANCHI, ORLANDO SENTINEL COLUMNIST
"It was his boldness, backbone and brass that made UCF athletes, fans, boosters and donors fall in love with Danny White. More than any other AD I've ever covered, White — because of his charisma and dynamic personality — was a bigger rock star among the fan base than the coaches themselves. It's why he was such a phenomenal fundraiser; because he had the unique ability of touching the hearts of donors and then touching their wallets."
ALLEN GREENE
AUBURN DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
ALLEN GREENE, AUBURN DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
"Danny has a unique skill set that has contributed to his rise in our industry. His ability to evaluate complex landscapes and creatively problem solve is remarkable. He's an aggressive and competitive leader who makes those around him better. Danny will be an asset to the leadership of the Southeastern Conference, and I look forward to him joining our proverbial room.""
