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By Kyeland Jackson —
A familiar face to the university will take over its athletics program.
Vince Tyra, son of former U of L basketball player Charlie Tyra, was named acting athletic director Tuesday. Tyra also serves on the U of L Foundation board, but says he’ll resign from that position for this new role.
Tyra said he’s a fan of the university and its athletics, and denied claims the university’s plagued by systemic corruption. Tyra plans to meet with players and coaches to soothe the transition period and work alongside them as the year continues.