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New Syracuse AD John Wildhack Calls it a 'Dream Job.' Uh-Oh.

Here's the official intro to new Syracuse AD John Wildhack...with our notes.

Syracuse University officially announced that ESPN lifer John Wildhack would be the school's new athletic director on Wednesday. Here's the full press release.

Citing his unique qualifications and his vast knowledge of and passion for Syracuse University Athletics, Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced he has selected John Wildhack ’80 to be the University’s next director of athletics. Wildhack, a veteran leader at ESPN, currently serves as the network’s executive vice president for programming and production, a role he’s held since January 2014.