The Big Ten has a new commissioner, and he was formally introduced on Tuesday.
After thirty years of Jim Delany as commish, Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren will be the new man in charge. Warren will grab the reigns in September, and Delaney’s last day on the job will be on January 1st, 2020.
“I am absolutely honored to become the sixth commissioner of the Big Ten, a conference with such rich history, tradition, and respect. The opportunity is an incredible and unique blend of my lifelong passion, commitment and experience,” Warren said in a statement.