Northeastern State U. Hires SMU's Jeff Konya as AD

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:39 pm

BROKEN ARROW, OK -- Jeff Konya became Northeastern State University's fifth athletic director on Monday.

The announcement came at NSU-Broken Arrow following an extensive evaluation period, according to NSU president Don Betz.

"This a great day, an historic day in many ways," said Betz. "After one of the most thorough searches, today we have someone to champion our roles in academics and athletics. We have someone who understands our rich tradition, someone to challenge us to reach higher and go farther."

Konya comes to Tahlequah from Southern Methodist University, where he was the senior associate athletics director. He also served as the assistant athletic director for compliance and adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. He held similar positions at Texas-San Antonio, Bucknell and South Dakota. He was the assistant to the athletic director at Iowa.

"This was an easy decision for me," Konya said. "Visiting with fans, alumni and the people on campus has been a great experience for me. They possess an exciting passion about our athletic history, and they care about the progress of our program."

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/01/13/3909130.htm

CalallenStang · Post by **CalallenStang** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:26 pm

We're going to miss him. Good luck to him in his future endeavors.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:42 pm

It was pretty much his doing that got Serge eligible, no?

CalallenStang · Post by **CalallenStang** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:51 pm

RGV Pony wrote:It was pretty much his doing that got Serge eligible, no?

Yeah.

Scoops · Post by **Scoops** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:33 pm

This is an enormous loss for SMU.

that's great raplh · Post by **that's great raplh** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:57 pm

good luck

centexstang · Post by **centexstang** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:52 pm

good luck! This guy did a great job and deserves the promotion.

regis · Post by **regis** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:45 am

No more Compliance Blogs? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

But seriously, this is a big loss for the program. He seemed to be one of SO's top lieutenants. He did a bang up job as radio analyst for some of the BB games over the holidays. And a nice guy to boot.

Good Luck Konya!

PonyKai · Post by **PonyKai** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:51 am

Good luck, Jeff

Post by **PonyPride** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:02 pm

Stlhockeyguy02 wrote:Pretty sure that was Herman Hudson the men's basketball SID. But yes he does a bang up job.

Jeff does color commentary for the radio broadcast of some of the women's games.

PonyKai · Post by **PonyKai** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:24 pm

PoconoPony · Post by **PoconoPony** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:52 pm

regis wrote:No more Compliance Blogs? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

And a nice guy to boot.

Good Luck Konya!

I guess he got booted!!!

Seriously, a good guy who will be missed.

Peruna88 · Post by **Peruna88** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:18 pm

Stlhockeyguy02 wrote:Nice...does that mean that the women's SID gets to fill in since Mr. Konya is stepping up?

Not a chance. He's too busy answering the phone giving score updates during the games.