Oct. 14, 2014
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Director of Athletics Mike Alden issued the following statement upon learning of the news today that Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive will be retiring after the current academic year:
Mizzou Director of Athletics Mike Alden
“Mike Slive is one of the top leaders in all of sport in the country. He is a visionary, a consensus builder, someone who is focused on the student-athlete and who represents college athletics with courage, character and dignity. We have been fortunate to have his guiding hand with the Southeastern Conference and NCAA governance. Personally, he has been a special advisor, mentor, supporter and friend. He has made a historical impact on the SEC and college sports. We all thank Mike and Liz for their tireless commitment and wish them all the best in this next chapter in their lives.”
Mizzou Director of Athletics Mike Alden
“Mike Slive is one of the top leaders in all of sport in the country. He is a visionary, a consensus builder, someone who is focused on the student-athlete and who represents college athletics with courage, character and dignity. We have been fortunate to have his guiding hand with the Southeastern Conference and NCAA governance. Personally, he has been a special advisor, mentor, supporter and friend. He has made a historical impact on the SEC and college sports. We all thank Mike and Liz for their tireless commitment and wish them all the best in this next chapter in their lives.”