The University of Arizona made the departure of athletic director Greg Byrne official on Monday, releasing a statement saying that Byrne was moving to Alabama.
"The last nearly seven years has been a wonderful experience for me and my entire family,” Byrne said in the statement. “We truly appreciate President Hart, our student-athletes, coaches, staff and friends. Because of the unbelievable support of all those who make up the Arizona Family, Tucson and the University of Arizona will always hold a special place in our hearts.”
Arizona has named Erika Hanson Barnes as the interim AD as the search for a permanent replacement begins.