Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs has announced his resignation due to health reasons after serving the school for nine years. The 64-year-old Hobbs will be stepping down just three weeks before the start of Rutgers' highly anticipated football season. Ryan Pisarri, the deputy athletic director and chief of staff, will take over as interim athletic director.
In an email to school president Jonathan Holloway, Hobbs explained that based on the advice of his cardiac team and recent test results, he is unable to continue in his role as Athletic Director due to the demands of the position. Hobbs expressed gratitude for his time at Rutgers and acknowledged that while it may not be the ideal time to depart, his health must take precedence.
