New SDSU interim AD Don Oberhelmen speaks to the media after Jeff Schemmel's resignation/(619 Sports photo)
SDSU athletic director Jeff Schemmel has resigned in the wake of a scandal involving personal receipts being turned in for university reimbursement. Schemmel reportedly will receive a severance package of over $100,000 in debt relief from SDSU, forgiving previous loans and expenses.
University president Stephen Weber said in a statement, “Jeff deserves considerable credit for what we’ve achieved. This is a setback for our athletic program but one we will overcome.”
Don Oberhelman, previously the associate AD, takes over as interim athletic director. Weber says a national search will begin for Schemmel’s successor, with a new hire expected to be in place by March 1st.
Oberhelman spoke to the assembled media this afternoon at the Aztec Athletic Center, here are the entirety of his comments, with all media questions included:
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