Pitt fires A.D. Lyke

The University of Pittsburgh has relieved Athletic Director Heather Lyke of her duties. The 53-year old Lyke came to Pitt in March of 2017 after five years as A.D. at Eastern Michigan. The school chancellor expressed the need for the school to have a new vision in an era that is seeing an evolving atmosphere within athletics programs. Lyke hired six head coaches at Pitt during her tenure, including men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel.