"When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. More than two months after John Cohen left for Auburn, Mississippi State has found his replacement as athletics director. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Arnett was in the midst of his first full season in Starkville. Winning and winning the right. . Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. STARKVILLE — In the eyes of first-year athletics director Zac Selmon, the best way for Mississippi State baseball to return to fulfilling expectations is by retaining the coach who brought the. It served as a reminder of the path Zac Selmon took, from a childhood engulfed in college athletics to the leader of an SEC school. Zac Selmon, a son and nephew of the famed “Selmon Brothers” who starred in football at the University of Oklahoma and in the NFL, was introduced as the next leader of Mississippi State’s. Although a 4-6 record this season proved enough for athletic director Zac Selmon to fire Arnett on Monday, it shouldn’t be the only thing that defines Arnett’s legacy in Starkville. Selmon is the fourth straight first time A. He embraced his youngest daughter Rylee (8), who owns the nickname “Meatball,” while he was introduced and had his older. It takes a lot of guts to attempt to block Dewey Selmon. Selmon, 37, checked the boxes for a university president ready to take a big swing in hopes of pinning Mississippi State against the massive brands with which it. Zac Selmon, 31, grew up on OU football, graduated from Norman High School in 2003, went to Wake Forest and started 13 games on the Deacons' 2006 Orange Bowl team, then entered college administration. STARKVILLE — When Zac Selmon was introduced in January as Mississippi State’s athletic director, the talking points were vast. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. looked on from the front row. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. "This will also allow our tremendous. D. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Because, more likely than not, this is just a piece of pie. TV Shows. Keenum thanked Interim Athletics Director Bracky Brett for his service: “The continued success MSU has enjoyed during the search. Mississippi State relieved head football coach Zach Arnett of his duties Monday morning. Related stories from. D. The appointment follows a national search. Zac Selmon is a son of Dewey Selmon and nephew Lucius and Lee Roy Selmon (the famous football Selmon brothers of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Zac Selmon, Mississippi State AD played football at Wake Forest. The Beamer family won’t be able to convince all their friends and family to root. The eighth stop of MSU’s Road Dawgs Tour featuring Arnett and new athletics director Zac Selmon was off to a raucous start. 2006: Selected a Wuerffel Trophy finalist for achievements in athletics, academics and the community. It was a blessed time. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. Zac Selmon was named Mississippi State’s new athletic director on Jan. The Bulldogs have been on the hunt to find a replacement for former head man Zach Arnett who was relieved of his coaching. Georgia Southern AD Jared Benko, who previously worked at MSU, was another top candidate according to a source. Mississippi State AD Zac Selmon praises Zach Arnett's 'stabilization' after Mike Leach death. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in dismissing football coach Zach Arnett. Mississippi State University President Mark E. One name that could come up in that conversation could be Shane Beamer considering his connections to MSU — from his wife, to his time there as an assistant, to the athletic director, Zac Selmon. Zac Selmon's daily talks with Joe Castiglione are no more, but the Mississippi State athletic director says he'll 'always be connected' to OU. "In seeking a new Director of Athletics, we talked with some of. Daily Lines. More than two months after John Cohen left for Auburn, Mississippi State has found his replacement as athletics director. Zac Selmon, the new Mississippi State University Director of Athletics listens to a question from the media during the press conference introducing him to the MSU. Selmon detailed what he's seeking in a new head. Selmon, 37, checked the boxes for a university president ready to take a big swing in hopes of pinning Mississippi State against the massive brands with which it competes. Hunter Yurachek played four years of basketball at Guilford College in North Carolina. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest and University of Oklahoma. I spent three years there. Selmon made the decision to fire Arnett during the season, with home games against Southern Miss and Ole Miss left on the schedule. Mississippi State University Mark E. Scott Weinger's Net Worth, Wife Rina Mimoun, Heigh. Beamer was a part of Coach Sylvester Croom's staff from 2004 to 2006. Selmon graduated from OU in 2010 with a master’s degree in education and has family ties to the university as his. "I have. John Cohen. It's based off of blue-collar hard work. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, along with his wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne, to Lee Hall prior to the press conference naming Selmon as MSU’s 18th leader of the program. Zac Selmon is a son of Dewey Selmon and nephew Lucius and Lee Roy Selmon (the famous football Selmon brothers of Eufaula, Oklahoma. 0:03. Tom Ford. He is also close friends with Mississippi State athletic direct Zac Selmon, whom he worked with at Oklahoma. Stacey Solomon's children: Zachary Solomon, born 21 March 2008. . While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. Mississippi State’s redirect under Zach Arnett plus Zac Selmon. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Danny P. New Mississippi State University Director of Athletics, Zac Selmon, right holds hands with his family including from left, daughter Shayne, wife Rachel, and youngest daughter Rylee during the. 13] prior to the press conference naming Selmon as the university’s 18th director of athletics. To maintain trust from new AD Zac Selmon, exceeding preseason expectations could prove paramount. Zach Selmon with his father Dewey, wife Rachel and daughters Shayne and Rylee following the Selmon Brothers status unveiling in Norman in Sept. MSU PHOTO ID: Mississippi State University President Mark E. The Bulldogs have been on the hunt to find a replacement for former head man Zach Arnett. Related stories from. Following a national search, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum names Zac Selmon MSU Director of Athletics. The Selmon name is synonymous with Oklahoma athletics. Selmon praised Arnett for stepping into the leadership role in a trying time for the program. Selmon, 37, grew up in Norman. MSU named Zac Selmon its AD on Friday. Zac Selmon previously worked as Oklahoma’s deputy AD for external. In his first. STARKVILLE — In the eyes of first-year athletics director Zac Selmon, the best way for Mississippi State baseball to return to fulfilling expectations is by retaining the coach who brought the. D. Rankings. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. On Friday, Mississippi State introduced former Oklahoma staffer Zac Selmon as the new Bulldog director of athletics. AVG. Thank Director Mr. made 11 catches for 134 yards on the season. 1:20. His father, Dewey, and uncles, Lucious and Lee Roy, were standout football. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. Oklahoma senior associate athletic director Zac Selmon looks on as Blake Griffin tries to put a presentation basketball back on its stand inside a plastic case after it was presented to him by the men's and women's basketball team as the new Griffin Family Performance Center at the University of Oklahoma is dedicated on August 25, 2018. Kudos to Selmon for pulling this off with a ton of secrecy. Leah Beasley, now at University of Oklahoma Credit: Mississippi State Athletics. Selmon. I'm sure the wife would love to be near her family and in. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, along with his wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne, to Lee Hall prior to the press conference naming Selmon as MSU’s 18th leader of the program. Zachary Selmon, 3, took the task in stride. Although a 4-6 record this season proved enough for athletic director Zac Selmon to fire Arnett on Monday, it shouldn’t be the only thing that defines Arnett’s legacy in Starkville. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. Lucious Sr. At his introductory press conference Friday, he explained why he left to be Mississippi State's next AD. But Lucious Selmon was an OU nose guard from 1971-73. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. Selmon is OU’s Deputy AD for External Engagement and Advancement. New Mississippi State University Director of Athletics, Zac Selmon, right holds hands with his family including from left, daughter Shayne, wife Rachel, and youngest daughter Rylee during the. "I have. STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State University President Mark E. Mississippi State dismissed head coach Zach Arnett, the school announced Monday. Selmon’s ‘It’ has Mississippi State’s athletic future shining brighter than ever before. Mississippi State University President Mark E. MSU named Zac Selmon its AD on Friday. LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network, helping professionals like Zac Selmon discover inside connections to recommended job. Title. State. . But after Arnett compiled a 4-6 record -- which included a disappointing 1-6 mark in the Southeastern Conference -- in his first season as a head coach, athletic director Zac Selmon made the change. Joining the Bulldog Family along with Selmon is his wife, Rachel, and two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. That came before he finished his first full season as the head coach of the Bulldogs. The Mississippi State coaching search appears to be winding down. and my wife Rachel and I look forward to being a part of OU’s continued tradition of excellence. Mississippi State University President Mark E. “Not only does Zac Selmon have the ‘it factor,’” Keenum said, “he has the ‘wow factor. Mississippi State University President Mark E. NASHVILLE — Zac Selmon is enjoying life in Mississippi. Joining the Bulldog family along with Selmon is his wife, Rachel, and two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. USA TODAY NETWORK. Not even a year later, Selmon decided to make a change and dismissed Arnett after only 10 games of his. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. ” Selmon added that he had the utmost respect for Arnett, 37, and appreciated his effort but the on-field results weren’t at the expected level. Winning and winning the right. Selmon and his wife Rachel have two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. • Lucious, II, was All-America in 1973, and Dewey and Lee Roy were All-Americans in 1974 and '75. Following the first quarter, members of the Leach family — his wife, Sharon; his son, Cody, Cody's wife and Cody's son — were honored on the field. Lucious Sr. Not even a year later, Selmon decided to make a change and dismissed Arnett after only 10 games of his. Email. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in firing football coach Zach Arnett and said there was purpose with two games left in the. Zac Selmon previously worked as Oklahoma’s deputy AD for external engagement and senior associate AD for administration and development. And while it seemed like he was able to keep the recruiting class together. STARKVILLE, Miss. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. For Zac Selmon, a crucial decision carries heavy weight for Mississippi State football. To reach and sustain the standard of excellence that is here at Oklahoma, it takes all of us. Rittenberg pointed out that Beamer, who was an assistant coach at Mississippi State from 2004 to 2006, has connections to Bulldogs athletic director Zac Selmon. Selmon’s words assured he is a man with the. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," Keenum said. "I have. Selmon clearly viewed Zach Arnett as little more than a glorified interim coach. Posted on 6 mins, , User Since 4 months ago, User Post Count: 1391. Mississippi State. Representing teams and leagues, agencies and. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. STARKVILLE, Miss. Selmon's father, Dewey, and uncles Lee Roy and Lucious Selmon are among the most decorated players in OU football history. Selmon would replace John Cohen, Mississippi State’s most recent permanent AD, who left for the same position at Auburn on Oct. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. To motivate those around him he uses action, giving of himself before he ever asks for or expects commitment from others. The Beamer family helped give their friends comfort when Selmon was interviewing for his role at Mississippi State last year. Zac eventually traveled to Prosper, Texas, where Lee Roy once lived, for his uncle’s counsel. ) The solution here is simple. August 12, 2023. SOURCE: Penn State football transfer running back Keyvone Lee enrolled. The solution here is simple. Over the last four decades, OU has been a pillar in my family, and my wife Rachel and I look forward to being a part of OU's continued tradition of excellence. keenum welcomed new msu athletics director zac selmon, along with his wife rachel and daughters rylee and. “It’s been a long year since we finished,” Lemonis said prior to the team’s first official. Damon told Shepard on an episode of Armchair Expert that Lucy used to. Keenum remarked about how Zac Selmon “grew up with powerful examples of winning. Keenum today [Jan. Arnett was in the midst of his first full season in. Rylee Selmon, 8, laughs alongside her father Zac before his introduction as Mississippi State’s new athletic director Friday morning at the Bryan Athletic Administration Building in Starkville. msstate. He is also close friends with Mississippi State athletic direct Zac Selmon, whom he worked with at Oklahoma. "We are thrilled to. This past fiscal year, 15,414 Sooner Club members donated a record $109 million. ”Selmon shares when Mississippi State decided to fire Arnett. Selmon's father, Dewey, and uncles Lee Roy and Lucious Selmon are among the most decorated players in OU football history. "I have. The prestigious accolade honors 40 individuals under 40 years of age whose work and accomplishments are driving sports business to new heights. Athletic director Zac Selmon and president. Selmon also comes from a decorated background of rich football history. Mississippi State president Mark Keenum said new AD Zac Selmon has the "wow factor. View Comments. “Wife is from Starkville, Mississippi State grad. ” (South Carolina football coach) Shane Beamer’s wife Emily. On the latest Dear Ol' State podcast, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery bring you media sessions with MSU Director of Athletics Zac Selmon as well as interim head football coach Greg Knox discussing a new direction for the program. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star inMississippi State University President Mark E. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Sherwood Taylor, an OU football alum, and his wife, Julie, lived with their four kids in The Trails, the neighborhood just south of Highway 9 to the west of OU’s Lloyd Noble Center. The Mississippi State athletic director, who is acclimating after being a fixture in Oklahoma’s athletic department for years, believes he’s had a smooth transition to his new job in the South. Brian lives in Starkville with his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters Aislinn and Emily. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. Dewey Selmon is an former American football defensive end for the Buccaneers for 5 seasons (1976-81) and Lee Roy's elder brother and a team-mate for the first five seasons in franchise history. Arnett coached three seasons under Leach as defensive coordinator. LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network, helping professionals like Zac Selmon discover inside connections to recommended job. Smith. The appointment follows a national search. Beamer worked at Mississippi State from 2004-06 as cornerbacks coach, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator before his first stint. and be the first to shop new arrivals and exclusive promotions. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. Who is Saberspark? Age, Real Name, Face, Net Worth. Former Dispatch sports editor Theo DeRosa sat down with Selmon at the end of February to discuss his transition to the new position. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. A powerful and rare idea in a world that’s driven by ego and reputation, but to Zac Selmon, it’s a way of life. Keenum announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU's new Director of Athletics. She met Zac Brown sometime in 2005. “Second, would be commitment. Zac Selmon, Director of Product at Brava, developed this recipe after debating with Brava chefs on whether Brava could make an omelette. Selmon and his wife Rachel have two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. Director of Athletics. Email. President Mark E. Items that will be taken to Africa are organized by Zac and Shannon Selmon who started a non-profit foundation called The Shine Foundation. Keenum welcomed Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall for a visit last Friday [Jan. STARKVILLE — As new Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon was being introduced by university president Mark Keenum on Friday, his father and Oklahoma football legend Dewey Selmon. Mississippi State’s Director of Athletics for less than a year now, Selmon came in not long after Arnett had been hired. had three multiple reception games to tie a season-high. “I understand the connection,” Beamer said. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. View the biography of Wake Forest Demon Deacons Tight End Zac Selmon on ESPN. 13 at a university press conference. "I have. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and "position it for the highest level of success. Title. ”Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. B. Jeremy Miller. Selmon worked at Oklahoma while Beamer was the Sooners offensive coordinator and the two talk every other week. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. I spent three years there. STARKVILLE, Miss. Parents of the bride are Mr. Georgia Southern AD Jared Benko, who previously worked at MSU, was another top candidate according to a source. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Story Links STARKVILLE – After winning more games in his first season than any other head women's basketball coach in Mississippi State history and leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament, Sam Purcell has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. "Zach took on an unprecedented and challenging situation last December. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. . "I have. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Shawlatt. While the former University of Oklahoma All-American football hero was being interviewed recently, son Zac, as he likes to be called, was over, under, around and on top of his famous. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star inMOVING ON: Why Zac Selmon fired Mississippi State football's Zach Arnett before season ended. 1:20. Keenum welcomed Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall for a visit last Friday [Jan. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. 2022. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Mississippi State athletics director Zac Selmon made the difficult decision last week to relieve Zach Arnett of his duties as head football coach. Zac Selmon, Norman high school football player. Zachary Selmon, 3, took the task in stride. Mississippi State has fired football coach Zach Arnett in his first season leading the program, athletic director Zac Selmon announced Monday. University of Oklahoma. The Selmons, in their parents home in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall prior to the press conference. Zachary's father is Stacey's ex-boyfriend, Dean Cox. The Zac Selmon Grobe thinks so highly of is a 6-5, 250-pound senior tight end who will play his final home game Saturday against N. “In this role,. Mississippi State struggled throughout the 2023 college football season, going 4-6 and 1-6 in SEC play before Arnett's firing on Monday. I’ve got a wife and two kids, so I got to have a job. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. Selmon detailed what he's seeking in a new head coach during Monday's press conference, stating that "winning qualities" are a top priority. University of Oklahoma. Arnett compiled a 4-6 record (1-6 SEC) in the 2023 season through 10 games in his first year as full-time. Blessed to be around Coach (Barry) Switzer and his players. ” Zac Selmon received good genes and good home training. Selmon is the son of former OU football great Dewey Selmon and nephew of fellow Sooner legends Lucious and Lee Roy Selmon, the latter a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Selmon and his wife Rachel have two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. Less than a month after Arnett’s promotion, Zac Selmon was hired as athletic director. A. As we set our sights on 2023, our goal is to reach 17,000 total Sooner Club members and record $125 million in gifts and pledges. "That's my wife's lucky number, Friday the 13th. SHARE NOW. What They're Saying About Zac Selmon "We are so thrilled for and proud of. Norman, Oklahoma. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Email. The prestigious accolade honors 40 individuals under 40 years of age whose work and accomplishments are driving sports business to new heights. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Selmon, 37, has been working in OU's athletics department since 2015. Keenum today [Jan. "I have the utmost respect for Zach Arnett and am incredibly appreciative of the effort he put forth in leading our football program," Selmon said. Selmon will be returning to Oklahoma as his daughters, Shayne. “I think it’s a respect,” said OU associate athletic director Zac Selmon, son of former Sooner all-American Dewey Selmon, who missed the game by a year, having played at OU from 1972-75. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. . This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. ” Selmon added that he has the utmost respect for Arnett and appreciated his effort but the on-field results weren’t at the expected level. Rylee Selmon, 8, laughs alongside her father Zac before his introduction as Mississippi State’s new athletic director Friday morning at the Bryan Athletic Administration Building in Starkville. Zac Selmon Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has been selected to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2023. Here’s what you need to know: Selmon was apologetic. “I think it offers some stability to the athletic department here. As expected, Zac Selmon is on the move. played in all 14 games and started 13 at tight end. I spent three years there. Mississippi State held a press conference Friday morning announcing their choice for the new athletic director. Zac Selmon net worth is $950,000. Selmon referred to his wife Rachel as the “rock” of their family. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU's new Director of Athletics. He talked about athletes excelling in the. . He is the first Black AD in school history. [email protected], Ala. STARKVILLE, Miss. Arnett was promoted from defensive coordinator in December after the death of Mike Leach. His dad was also a. Selmon worked at Oklahoma while Beamer was the Sooners offensive coordinator and the two talk every other week. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Zac Selmon. MOVING ON:Why Zac Selmon fired Mississippi State football's Zach Arnett before season ended. As a member of the executive leadership team, Selmon provides oversight of the Stakeholder Relations objective of OU Athletics' strategic plan, which includes: Sooner Club (Athletics Advancement), Varsity "O" Association, strategic communications, media. (WTOK) - According to a post on X (formally known as Twitter), Mississippi State has removed its head football coach, Zach Arnett. Photo Date: Nov. Keenum. Nov 13, 2023 Updated Nov 13, 2023. Beamer coached for Mississippi State under Sylvester Croom and met his wife in Starkville. That much was obvious Friday as the now-former University of Oklahoma deputy athletics director stood in front of the Maroon and White family for the first time. View Zac Selmon’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Zac Selmon's family is iconic at Oklahoma. A transcript of Zac Selmon's opening statement and question-and-answer session upon his presentation as Mississippi State athletic director. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall prior to the press conference naming Selmon as MSU’s 18th leader of the program. Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced the news Thursday. Athletic director Zac Selmon and president. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Keenum thanked Interim Athletics Director Bracky Brett for his service: “The continued success MSU has enjoyed during the search. Zac Selmon Named Athletics Director At Mississippi State Mississippi State University Mark E. (WBRC) - Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett was fired Monday morning, Athletic Director Zac Selmon announced Monday. I spent three years there. Zac Selmon is known for 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl (2007). While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. 1. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. Following Mississippi State‘s loss to Texas A&M, the school fired Zach Arnett. That came before he finished his first full season as the head coach of the Bulldogs. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Dewey and Kathryn Selmon raised an amazing family, of which Zac is the baby and the only boy. The appointment follows a national search. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. , intercollegiate athletics, administration emphasis Family: Spouse, Rachel; children, Shayne (12) and Rylee “Meatball” (8) Best “backyard BBQ” job. Selmon’s ‘It’ has Mississippi State’s athletic future shining brighter than ever before. Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, along with his wife Rachel and. . Mississippi State football put on a thriller as it came back from a 3-10 deficit at halftime to defeat Illinois, 19-10, in Mike Leach's swan song game at the 2023 Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. and his wife Jessie savored every moment of the journey. Shane and Selmon continue to talk every other week, Selmon estimates. In fact. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. (AP) — Mississippi State has hired former Oklahoma assistant athletic director Zac Selmon as its AD. Beasley says Mississippi State has hit a grand slam in the hiring of Selmon, who, at age 37, becomes Mississippi State’s first Black. While the former University of Oklahoma All-American football hero was being interviewed recently, son Zac, as he likes to be called, was over, under, around and on top of his famous. Selmon referred to his wife Rachel as the “rock” of their family. edu. Selmon started four years at tight end for Wake Forest. 1. Apr 14, 2023. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Your inbox approves. Includes career history and teams played for. MSU athletic director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Selmon is the school’s first AD hire with no ties to the school since Charlie Carr in the mid-1980s. They grew up together in Norman, played football together at Norman High, even went to Wake Forest to play football together in college.