Alumnus Jeff Purinton expected to lead Florida State athletics

Florida State has officially named alumnus Jeff Purinton its vice president and director of athletics. A two-time graduate, Purinton began his career in the Seminoles’ sports information department, held senior roles at Alabama, served as Arkansas State’s athletic director and most recently was a Learfield executive vice president overseeing relationships with SEC schools. He replaces Michael Alford and takes over as Florida State searches for a head football coach following Mike Norvell’s firing, while also overseeing fundraising and development of the school’s name, image and likeness infrastructure.