Kansas fires AD Jeff Long not long after ‘mutually parting ways’ with Les Miles
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UPDATE: Kansas announces Jeff Long is out but claims the AD is “stepping down” from his position. This despite the fact Long was adamant just two days ago that he would be sticking around to hire Les Miles’ replacement at Kansas.
Kansas is cleaning house.
Just days after “mutually parting ways” with head football coach Les Miles, Kansas has made the decision to remove AD Jeff Long according to Brett McMurphy of Stadium.
Long was responsible for hiring Miles and did so after removing former coach David Beaty under questionable circumstances. Beaty took Kansas to court and received nearly all the money owed to him by Kansas following his dismissal, something the school had planned to fight.
Following the hiring of Miles at Kansas, Long was famously asked which coaches he interviewed for the job. Incredibly, he responded he could not remember the names of the coaches he interviewed for the job in Kansas, outside of Miles.
Prior to taking over at Kansas, Long served as AD at Arkansas.
During his time in Fayetteville, which ended with him being fired, Long hired Bobby Petrino and Bret Bielema. He also served as the chairman of the College Football Playoff at one point.
On top of all the issues at Kansas involving the football program, the Jayhawk basketball program is also currently under NCAA investigation.
Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long was asked about his track record hiring head coaches and why KU fans should be confident he can make the right hire. #kufball pic.twitter.com/1XL61E04Zr
— Pete Francis (@Pete_Francis) March 9, 2021
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