Pittsburgh athletic director Allen Greene is eager to take on challenges in the NIL era

By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press

Allen Greene makes remarks after being introduced as the new athletic director at the University of Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Freed]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Incoming Pittsburgh athletic director Allen Greene believes the community will “answer the bell” to help the Panthers stay competitive during a new era in college athletics. Greene, who officially starts Nov. 1, takes over an athletic department that is enjoying success on the field. The football team is unbeaten and ranked 19th in the country and the women’s volleyball team is atop the national poll. The school is facing several challenges off the field, including raising money for the $240 million “Victory Heights” project that will serve as the home for most of the school’s non-revenue sports.