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Illinois Sports: Illini AD Target George Says He’ll Stay at Colorado

Bloomington Pantagraph: Illini AD Target George says he’ll stay at Colorado

Rick George, identified in many circles as the No. 1 target to replace Mike Thomas as director of athletics at the University of Illinois, said Thursday he’s staying put as AD at Colorado.

“There has been a lot of speculation out there that I will be considered for the athletic director position at the University of Illinois,” George told the web site CUBuffs.com. “While it is flattering that my name has been connected to the Illinois job, I believe it is due to Illinois being my alma mater and others pushing my name publicly.