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Washington Hires Troy Dannen As New Athletic Director

FILE - In this March 29, 2016, file photo, Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen speaks during a news conference in New Orleans. Washington is working to finalize the hire of Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen to fill its vacant AD position, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of a deal were still being worked out. An official announcement was planned for Monday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
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Overview

  • Troy Dannen has been hired as the new athletic director at the University of Washington.
  • Dannen was previously the athletic director at Tulane University since 2015.
  • He helped strengthen Tulane's football program during his tenure there.
  • Dannen will lead Washington's athletic department as they join the Big Ten Conference in 2024-2025.
  • He replaces outgoing athletic director Jen Cohen as Washington's first external hire for the position since 2004.