GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Longtime Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, one of the most successful college sports leaders in the country the last 25 years, is retiring.
The school announced his decision Monday, saying Foley will officially step down Oct. 1.
The 63-year-old Foley informed his staff and head coaches of the move Monday, calling it quits after 40 years at Florida. He started as an intern in the ticket office in 1976 and took over as AD in 1992. Foley will remain at Florida as emeritus athletic director for the duration of his current contract.
"I want to do what's right for Florida," Foley said in a statement.