Pete Najarian moved back to the Twin Cities from New York this year to be closer to family.
So the former star linebacker for the University of Minnesota is around his alma mater more when he's not commuting to the Big Apple, where he works as a stock trader and television personality on CNBC's Fast Money.
Najarian has talked to boosters about the recent resignation of Gophers athletics director Norwood Teague after a sexual harassment investigation.
Despite his lack of athletic administrative experience, Najarian has become a favorite among boosters to replace Teague as AD.
"It's absolutely flattering beyond words to be in the conversation," said Najarian, 51.