UNC's Athletic Director search commences Posted Aug 14, 2011 As we were all focused on Holden Thorp and his misguided decision to fire Butch Davis, the school has quietly used the distraction to move forward in a search for a new director of athletics. TarHeelIllustrated.com has learned of at least one university [we are not at liberty yet to name the school yet] UNC has contacted to speak with its AD. (Rivals.com)