DeWayne Peevy one of two finalists for DePaul AD job
John Calipari already lost his top assistant. Is his go-to man in the athletic department next?
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that DeWayne Peevy is one of two finalists for the DePaul athletic director job. One source says Peevy will be offered the job, while another said no decision has been made. The other leading candidate is Northwestern’s Mike Polisky.
Peevy has been with UK for twelve years, six in his current role as Deputy Director of Athletics. Prior to coming to Lexington, he worked with the Southeastern Conference. He has been an integral part of shaping the John Calipari Era through media relations, marketing, and scheduling and is the liaison to the SEC and SEC Network offices. Recently, Peevy was singled out as one of the “behind-the-scenes power players” in the SEC by AL.com’s John Talty and Matt Zenitz, who said it’s “only a matter of time” before he becomes an athletic director. Peevy’s had offers over the years, but this one seems to be the most serious.
Whatever happens, we will wish Peevy and his family the absolute best, but losing him and Kenny Payne in the same week would be the cherry on top of a particularly depressing sundae.
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