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WATCH: Mark Hollis Announces Resignation as MSU Athletic Director

WKAR Public Media | By Al Martin
Published January 26, 2018 at 12:13 PM EST
Al Martin / WKAR

Michigan State University athletic director Mark Hollis held a press conference outside of his office on campus to announce his resignation in wake of the Larry Nassar sentencing.

Hollis, a 1985 Michigan State alum, has been the athletic director since he took over for Ron Mason in 2008.

The last day for Hollis will be Wednesday and also noted that there was not a specific moment that led to his retirement.

Watch below.
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Al Martin is the host and producer of Beyond the Score, WKAR’s award-winning sports television series. In addition, Al is the host, producer, and director of WKAR’s digital music series Streetlight Sessions. He also serves as a sports reporter for WKAR News.
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