There’s a surprising shakeup for Reese’s Senior Bowl.
Well respected executive director Phil Savage and Reese’s Senior Bowl will mutually part ways, the bowl announced Wednesday via press release. Savage had served in his position for six years.
Savage is currently the color analyst for the Crimson Tide Sports Network.
“The national exposure and reputation of the Reese’s Senior Bowl has greatly benefited from Phil’s energy, creativity and leadership. After six years together, it is with regret that we announce today that Phil and the organization will be mutually parting ways as of May 15, 2018,” the press release read.
Savage released the following message via Twitter:
Cannot express how much I enjoyed the last six years @seniorbowl! I want to thank the many fans, sponsors, players, coaches, scouts, agents, media members, volunteers and the #NFL league office who helped take our game to another level of success! #CompeteAndConnect
— Phil Savage (@PhilSavage) May 9, 2018
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen shared that NFL teams are disappointed to learn the news about Savage and the Senior Bowl.
Bunch of NFL teams disappointed to learn Phil Savage (@SeniorBowlPhil) and Senior Bowl are mutually parting ways. As executive director, Phil did indeed take game to higher level the past six years.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) May 9, 2018
There’s little doubt the impact that Savage had for the all-star game’s brand and popularity, and he’ll certainly be missed.
The press release announced there will be a “search committee formed by the Mobile Arts and Sports Association to identify potential candidates for this all-important position.”
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