Kleinlein weighs in on consolidation, future

Tom Kleinlein speaks at Paulson Stadium. He is entering his sixth season as the Georgia Souther athletic director, and this summer he was named a direct report to President Jaimie Hebert.After signing a four-year contract extension in May, Georgia Southern athletic director Tom Kleinlein sat down with The George-Anne to discuss the consolidation with Armstrong State, his recent hires and the upcoming football season.

Consolidation: What's Next?

Kleinlein said the athletic department is waiting for approval from the Board of Regents on the organizational chart for the new athletic department.

Recommendations have already been approved by the Board that included ending Armstrong State athletics…