FAU hires Brian White as AD

Son of Duke AD Kevin White and brother of Florida men’s basketball coach Michael White. Comes to Boca Raton after serving as deputy athletics director for external relations at Mizzou.

FAUSports.com: BRIAN WHITE NAMED FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY’S VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

CBS Sports-When Kendal Briles left for Houston, Kiffin knew exactly who he’d go after. Falcons coach Dan Quinn reluctantly lost Weis Jr.

A budding career in the NFL was ended for now to call plays for one of the best play callers in the business.

“He had all A’s in every single thing he’s ever done,” Kiffin said. “Normally those kids can’t socialize. That’s not him at all.

“He’s got a beautiful wife. How’d Charlie get her? I look at assistant coaches’ wives. It tells me if they are good recruiters or not.”