RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

When Patrick Hobbs was appointed Rutgers University’s new athletic director last semester, the school’s president listed the former law dean’s experience in sports and academia. But, the president also made a point to highlight Hobbs’ deep background in ethics. “Pat has served on various state legal and ethics boards and commissions and most recently was appointed by Gov. Christie to serve as an independent ethics ombudsman to the Office of the Governor,” Rutgers President Robert Barchi said when he announced Hobbs’ appointment in November. In his first two months on the job, Hobbs has helped select a new football coach, Chris Ash, courted donors and planned for a major expansion of Rutgers’ athletic facilities.- Kelly Heyboer, NJ.com– Read More