OU Hires Illinois Deputy as New Athletic Director

Mark Taurisani, a seasoned sports administrator, joins Oklahoma Sooners as deputy athletic director. With a proven track record at Illinois, Taurisani led football administration, achieving a remarkable 37 wins and back-to-back nine-win seasons. His close ties with former Illinois coach Bret Bielema and shared history with current OU AD Roger Denny suggest a strategic hire to navigate upcoming changes. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/070e4f32934cb2a8