Arizona State Athletic Director Ray Anderson Resigns Amid Controversies

Anderson's Tenure Marked by Stadium Renovation, Controversial Hiring, and NCAA Investigation

Ray Anderson, the athletic director of Arizona State, has resigned after nearly a decade in the role.
Anderson's tenure was marked by both highs, such as the $268 million renovation to Sun Devil Stadium and a $38 million apparel deal with Adidas, and lows, including the lack of success of the football program under his watch.
Anderson was criticized for the hiring of former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Herm Edwards, who was fired three games into his fifth season in 2022.
Anderson was also at the helm when the NCAA began investigating the football program for illegal recruiting practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anderson will remain at the school as a professor of practice and senior advisor at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.