Vince Tyra

Vince Tyra is the athletic director at the University of Louisville. He has served in this position since March of 2018. Tyra replaced embattled Tom Jurich, who faced allegations of misconduct regarding the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal. Prior to his appointment, Tyra worked in private equity investing with the firm of Southgate Capital in Bowling Green, Kentucky.[1]

Vince Tyra
Current position
TitleAthletic director
TeamLouisville
ConferenceACC
Biographical details
BornDecember 1, 1965 (age 55)
Louisville, Kentucky
Alma materUniversity of Kentucky (BS)
Playing career
1985-88Kentucky
Position(s)Pitcher
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2018-presentUniversity of Louisville

Tyra's father, Charlie Tyra, played basketball for the Louisville Cardinals men's basketball program from 1954-57 and is regarded as one of the greatest players in program history.[2]

On March 27, 2018, Tyra hired Chris Mack to be the next head coach of the University's Men's basketball team.[3] The hire was widely praised and has led to early success in recruiting. Tyra has said that the hire has sparked "morale [to be] up" within a program and fanbase marred by scandals in recent years.[4]

On August 22, 2018, Tyra received an email from his predecessor's son, Mark Jurich. The email received publicity because of its scathing nature, but both sides have downplayed its importance.[5]

On December 3rd, 2018, it was reported by The Courier-Journal that Tyra had hired Scott Satterfield as the new head coach of the Louisville Cardinals football team, replacing the fired Bobby Petrino.[6]

References
  1. "Vince Tyra - Staff Directory - University of Louisville". gocards.com.
  2. "Louisville's first All-American Tyra passes away at 71". ESPN.com. 31 December 2006.
  3. "Louisville hires Chris Mack as new men's basketball coach". The Courier-Journal.
  4. "It's been a good few months for Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra". The Courier-Journal.
  5. "Vince Tyra: Email from Mark Jurich was both 'silly and sad'". The Courier-Journal.
  6. "Louisville to hire Scott Satterfield as football coach, source says". The Courier-Journal.
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