University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George
In the latest installment of The Culture of Sports, host Jonathan Yates sits down with University of Colorado athletic director Rick George. George, who is set to begin his sixth year in Boulder discusses a number of topics ranging from the Rocky Mountain Showdown, the PAC-12, to the student-athlete experience, and the importance of academics at Colorado. Additionally, George discusses his role and career path that ultimately led him back to the University of Colorado.
1:03 Rocky Mountain Showdown
2:02 Academics at Colorado and in the PAC-12
3:29 Role of atheltics as the “front porch”
4:33 Athletic success
5:11 Facility improvements
6:01 Role of athletics in the community
8:20 The evolving student-athlete
16:14 Student-athlete experience