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The Fresno Bee’s Robert Kuwada identifies several potential candidates for Fresno State’s AD post, including Interim AD Rob A####o, San Diego State Deputy AD for Revenue Generation Bob Moosbrugger, Eastern Washington AD Tim Collins, Eastern Michigan AD Scott Wetherbee, Northern Kentucky AD Christina Roybal, and Bulldogs Senior Assoc. AD for Development Tyler Mariucci. Kuwada also notes a statewide hiring freeze is and could continue to have a significant impact on all 23 Cal State campuses, as Fresno State cut institutional support last year by nearly $3M. “It was $15.5M in 2022-23 and $18.2M in 2021-22, and it is expected to be trimmed again next year.” Also from Kuwada: “The football stadium could be an issue. The past two athletics directors were unable to move forward renovation projects on what is now called Valley Children’s Stadium. Basketball, the other sport with the potential to generate revenue, is stuck playing in an arena where it not only receives no revenue from parking, concessions, suite leases or signage, but also pays for floor changeovers, for security and staffing on game days. The next two years, or the first two for the Bulldogs’ new hire, could be difficult, and the length of contract Fresno State is willing to offer could become an issue. Pay could be a sticking point for some, as well.” As previously reported, the listed salary range is $340-400K.