Cajun AD steppin' down

MeanGreen61 · July 26, 2005

Wonder if this is some type of "force out" since he's staying at ULL ?

UL’s Nelson Schexnayder expected to step down

From staff reports

Athletic director says he's taking a job elsewhere at the university

University of Louisiana Athletic Director Nelson Schexnayder is expected to announce his resignation during an afternoon press conference today at the Cajundome.

"I'm moving to another area of the university," Schexnayder said. He wouldn't say what his new position would be.

Schexnayder served as the athletic director for more than 12 years, first moving to the position as the acting director in 1992 and as the permanent director in 1994. Before that he served as the associate director in 1991.

Matt Hebert, UL assistant sports information director, confirmed Schexnayder’s resignation. Athletic department employees were issued a memo this morning about why the press conference was being held, but Schexnayder’s secretary would not comment on the memo’s contents.

Schexnayder steps down amid ongoing major renovations to the athletic facilities and aggressive fundraising for the program. This fall construction of an indoor practice facility, paid for by student fees, is expected to begin. The facility is expected to help with recruiting efforts.

In the spring, the NCAA began what the university termed a “fact-finding mission” rather than an investigation into allegations concerning a basketball recruit. The status of the NCAA inquiry is unknown at this time.

Last year, Schexnayder also fired a new basketball coach, Glynn Cyprien before last season started after learning he didn’t graduate from an accredited institution and didn’t complete another degree listed on his résumé.

Schexnayder’s most recent hire is Scot Wieland as the new women’s soccer head coach after the contract of the program’s inaugural coach, Dave Poggi, wasn’t renewed. Wieland’s hiring is pending Board of Regents approval.

Hebert said he didn’t expect a replacement to be named at the press conference.

Originally published July 26, 2005