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There are reasons to be excited about Mizzou hiring Laird Veatch as new AD: Eye on the Tigers
Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson share their thoughts on Mizzou's hiring of its next athletics director: Memphis AD Laird Veatch. Ben shares why he thinks there's cause for the excitement.
Eli Hoff
Mizzou beat writer
Ben Frederickson
Sports columnist
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Laird Veatch could be officially introduced in Columbia as soon as Friday. His start date will be May 1, though his starting salary is unclear.
Success and staying power have been lacking in the Mizzou athletics department. Veatch's qualifications and familiarity with the landscape could help him change that.
From maintaining momentum to the future of MU's oversight committee, there will be plenty to watch for as Missouri completes the hiring of Laird Veatch from Memphis.
