The New York Times: Binghamton Athletic Director Resigns
Binghamton Athletic Director Joel Thirer resigned Wednesday, university officials confirmed, and was reassigned to the office of the Provost. James Norris, previously the senior associate athletic director, will serve as the interim director.
Thirer’s resignation comes in the aftermath of the meltdown the men’s basketball program, which reached the N.C.A.A. tournament in March and has since imploded off the court. In the past week, six players have been thrown off the team, including point guard Emanuel Mayben for an arrest for crack cocaine possession. The team will have seven scholarship players eligible for this season.
On Tuesday, a dismissed lecturer, Sally Dear, told The New York Times that Binghamton basketball players received preferential treatment in classes, including independent studies when they were in danger of failing classes. Two members of the athletic department are also being sued by a school fundraiser in a high-profile sexual harassment case.
Press & Sun-Bulletin: BU basketball: Thirer resigns as BU athletic director
Joel Thirer resigned Wednesday as director of health, physical education and athletics at Binghamton University. The announcement was made by university president Lois B. DeFleur.
He will be replaced on an interim basis by Jim Norris, senior associate athletic director of sports programs, and a former basketball coach at the school.
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