Navy Reportedly Hiring South Florida Figure as Athletic Director

The United States Naval Academy was needing to find their next athletic director after Chet Gladchuk announced his retirement. According to Navy Athletics they locked down the University of South Florida’s AD: Michael Kelly.  Kelly has an impeccable resumé. He joined the Bulls program in 2018 and since then he has doubled their department’s budget (to $100 million). Even more impressing he acquired $100 million in philanthropic gifts.  According to the Bulls’ website he has been a part of 21 American Athletic Conference team championships along with a pair of divisional titles and NCAA championships. Their cheer team excelled with eight national championships and a World Cup. The Athletics of USF was also named to the inaugural list of Front Office Sports’ “Best College Athletic Departments” in 2024. It is also important to note that USF STUDENT-athletes had 21 consecutive semesters with a 3.0 grade point average (or higher).  Mental health has always been a struggling issue for many, but especially those tr