Maryland Names Damon Evans AD, Removes "Acting" Tag

The Univ. of Maryland today named Damon Evans its next AD. Evans has been UM's acting AD "since Kevin Anderson went on a sabbatical last October." Anderson "officially stepped down from the position in mid-April, which led to a two-month search for his successor." UM "decided to stick with Evans, who had been second-in-command to Anderson" since '14. Sources said that Evans has had the "full support" of UM President Wallace Loh since Anderson resigned (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 6/25).

Meanwhile, sources confirmed that former Arkansas AD Jeff Long is "being considered for the vacancy at USF." Long also "has been mentioned as a serious candidate for the vacancy at Kansas" (TAMPABAY.com, 6/25).