The talent churn at ESPN isreaching into the highest level of the executive suite. John Wildhack, the network's top content/programming executive behind ESPN president John Skipper,accepted the job as Syracuse University'snext Athletic Director.MORE:Wildhack, currentlyexecutive vice president of programming andproduction at ESPN, was announced as the newADWednesdayby SyracuseChancellor Kent Syverud. The 1980 alumnus of Syracuse's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communicationswill take over as AD in Javonte Williams Jersey August. Wildhack was recommended by the school'sDirector of Athletics Search Committee."John is an entrepreneurial, outside-the-box leader who brings an unparalleled set of skills and experiences to the director of athletics position," saidChancellor Syverud in Jacob Bobenmoyer Jersey a statement. "As a leader at ESPN, he has demonstrated a keen ability to identify and implement strategies aimed at elevating the entire organization. That record of succe s, combined with his extensive history of building and inspiring teams, will allow him to immediately and positively impact the lives of our student-athletes. This is a new day in the life of the Department of Athletics. I look forward to watching John, in collaboration with our talented coaches and staff, bring his bold vision for the department to life."Said Wildhack in a statement:"To say this is a dream job would be a significant understatement.Syracuse University Dennis Smith Jersey played a profound role in my life's trajectory and I'm confident I wouldn't be where I am without the education and opportunities this institution afforded me. To help my alma mater, in particular Syracuse student-athletes, continue to excel and grow, especially in light of Brett Jones Jersey the enormous investments being made, and that have been made in its facilities, is a tremendous responsibility and one I don't take lightly. I am honored to have been selected and I look forward to collaborating with the amazing coaches and staff as we work to develop the whole student-athlete inside and outside the cla sroom."COACH RANKINGS:||||Wildhack is regarded as a talented, respected executive whose skills will come in handy while negotiating TV/radio rights deals and sponsorships at Syracuse Terrell Davis Jersey .Although this type of job-hopping is unusual, it's not unprecedented. Mike Aresco went from being a top-ranking CBS Sports executive to Commi sioner of the old Big East Conference, now renamed as the American Conference. An ESPN spokesman could not be reached for comment.