Chris Del Conte is a sharp dresser and a fast talker.
Think old-school university professor.
Not two-bit used car salesman.
As the newish Texas athletic director shifts from one topic to another, his understanding of history and society and psychology is obvious. He talks one minute about how football helped fully integrate the University of Alabama back in 1958, the next minute about why he believes it essential for him to be accessible to answer fans' questions and concerns, even if the problem is cold nachos.
“My father growing up told us, ‘You be honest, you be humble, and you serve others,'” Del Conte said.