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By Matt Bradshaw —
With an annual revenue surpassing $120 million and plethora of successful sports, U of L athletics requires a strong and steady hand to run the program. Vince Tyra has repeatedly proven he’s up to the challenge through a productive first year as athletic director.
Son of men’s basketball great Charlie Tyra, Vince was named acting athletic director Oct. 2017 before officially taking the position March 2018. It’s been a hectic 13 months to the say the least, with coaching changes and concerns for several teams.