BREAKING: UCLA AD Jarmond fired, replaced by former Lakers executive
"UCLA Athletics currently carries a significant financial deficit, and its current path is not sustainable," stated UCLA chancellor Julio Frenk.
UCLA's Athletic Director Jarmond has been fired, and former Los Angeles Lakers executive Tim Harris will take over as the new Athletic Director and CEO of the athletic department, according to a report by senior college sports reporter Ben Bolch of California Post. Jarmond's firing came days before the start of a new college football season.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk announced the news to the university community, stating that UCLA must have an athletics model that leads, not just keeps pace. Frenk also mentioned that UCLA Athletics is currently facing a significant financial deficit, and the current path is not sustainable. The Bruins football team is set to begin the 2026 campaign against the California Golden Bears on Saturday night in Berkeley.
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