Former UC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Resigns From Position at USC

Bohn helped lay the groundwork for UC's athletic success in recent years.

Author:
Russ Heltman
May 19, 2023 4:51 PM EDT

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CINCINNATI — Former UC athletic director Mike Bohn has resigned from the same position at USC. Bohn was the AD at Cincinnati from 2014-19 and cited health/family time as the main reason for his exit.

He released a statement to the Los Angeles Times:

“After more than 40 years of college athletics leadership, it is the right time to step away from my position as Director of Athletics at the University of Southern California. I have dedicated my life to serving student-athletes and advancing the enterprise of intercollegiate athletics. I will always be proud of leading the program out of the most tumultuous times in the history of the profession and at USC with a restored reputation and national milestone accomplishments. I led the process to join the Big 10 Conference, hired marquee Head Coaches, produced the highest graduation rate in school history, and won numerous national and conference championships.

"As a former student-athlete myself, my purpose and identity are rooted in supporting young people as they pursue their athletic, academic, and personal goals. I have been fortunate to have had so many wonderful opportunities and met so many terrific people, and I depart wishing the very best to all with whom I worked and served. In moving on, it is important now that I focus on being present with my treasured family, addressing ongoing health challenges, and reflecting on how I can be impactful in the future.”

Bohn hired Luke Fickell in 2016, ushering in the greatest era in the history of Bearcats football. He did not stick around for the College Football Playoff run but did help lay the groundwork.

The 63-year-old joined former AD Mike McGee (1984) as the second leader USC poached from Cincinnati.

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