Who is Michigan president Kent Syverud? A ‘Super League’ backer who will decide AD’s fate
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Key Points:
- Kent Syverud, a Michigan Law School graduate and former Syracuse University president, has been named the next president of the University of Michigan, arriving amid significant challenges in the school's athletic department.
- Syverud has a strong interest in college sports and has advocated for reforms such as a college football "Super League" with centralized governance, athlete pay, and uniform rules around NIL and transfers.
- Michigan's athletic department is under investigation for misconduct following scandals involving former football coach Sherrone Moore and other staff, with the investigation expected to conclude before Syverud takes office.
- Syverud's stance on private equity in college sports is nuanced; while Michigan opposed a Big Ten private capital plan, Syverud is seen as
