Eddie Nunez, who spent 14 years with LSU -- most recently as the Deputy Director of Athletics -- has been named the Director of Athletics for the University of New Mexico.
In making the hire, New Mexico has added someone who LSU athletic director Joe Alleva said is "a rising star," according to a release from New Mexico.
"Eddie is extremely bright and very hard working," Alleva said. "He will energize the athletic department and engage with the community."
Nunez, 42, served in a variety of high-level administrative capacities since he arrived at LSU in 2003.