Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Steve Newmark Named UNC’s Athletic Director in Waiting
Posted Jul 3, 2025
On July 1 news broke that UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham would stay in the role one more year before moving into a new role as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and AD. Steve Newmark, former president of RFK racing steps in as UNC’s next AD. WRAL’s Brian Murphy joins Ross Martin to dive into all aspects of the news.
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