Zac Selmon talked to his uncle just last weekend about the Game of the Century. Keenum today [Jan. Zac Selmon was named Mississippi State’s new athletic director on Jan. Mississippi State is targeting OU deputy AD Zac Selmon as its next AD, sources tell @SINow . MSU named Zac Selmon its AD on Friday. S. Following a national search, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum names Zac Selmon MSU Director of Athletics. Dewey and Kathryn Selmon raised an amazing family, of which Zac is the baby and the only boy. "Chris is a dynamic recruiter and a proven winner in the Southeastern Conference," MSU Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. ” Selmon added that he has the utmost respect for Arnett and appreciated his effort but the on-field results weren’t at the expected level. Published 5:00 pm Friday, January 13, 2023. , religion and international studies; University of Oklahoma, M. He remembers what it was like to grow up a Selmon. He embraced his youngest daughter Rylee (8), who owns the nickname “Meatball,” while he was introduced and had his older. Selmon is the son of Dewey, and nephew of Lee Roy and Lucious, who were each named All-Americans for OU in the 1970s. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. He was introduced as the school’s 18 th AD on Friday inside the Bryan Athletics. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Zach Selmon with his father Dewey, wife Rachel and daughters Shayne and Rylee following the Selmon Brothers status unveiling in Norman in Sept. His dad was also a. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. Beamer worked at Mississippi State from 2004-06 as cornerbacks coach, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator before his first stint at South. He was a consensus All. Because, more likely than not, this is just a piece of pie. , intercollegiate athletics, administration emphasis Family: Spouse, Rachel; children, Shayne (12) and Rylee “Meatball” (8) Best “backyard BBQ” job. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in firing football coach Zach Arnett and said there was. STARKVILLE — The magnitude of Mike Leach's death was felt around college athletics, including at. Selmon is the son of former OU football great Dewey Selmon and nephew of fellow Sooner legends Lucious and Lee Roy Selmon, the latter a Pro Football Hall of Famer. . Keenum announced Zac Selmon as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Joining the Bulldog Family along with Selmon is his wife, Rachel, and two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. Selmon made the decision to fire Arnett during the season, with home games against Southern Miss and Ole Miss left on the schedule. and his wife Jessie savored every moment of the journey. STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has been selected to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2023. As we embark on the holiday season. At his introductory press conference Friday, he explained why he left to be Mississippi State's next AD. Damon told Shepard on an episode of Armchair Expert that Lucy used to. The appointment follows a national search. Zac Selmon, despite playing football at Wake Forest, also was destined for success in Norman. Mississippi State University President Mark E. "I have. I spent three years there. 1. MOVING ON:Why Zac Selmon fired Mississippi State football's Zach Arnett before season ended. Following a national search, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum names Zac Selmon MSU Director of Athletics. He worked as deputy athletic director for longtime AD Joe Castiglione, and to many appeared to be the. Items that will be taken to Africa are organized by Zac and Shannon Selmon who started a non-profit foundation called. Selmon mentioned his old teammate, Jimbo Elrod, and how different they were. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. 0:03. feeling of Starkville whenever people said, “Mississippi State. "When Zac Selmon was hired after coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," Keenum said. MOVING ON:Why Zac Selmon fired Mississippi State football's Zach Arnett before season ended. "We thought at this point of the season, we needed just a jolt. "What you look for is someone who has winning traits. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Selmon, 37, checked the boxes for a university president ready to take a big swing in hopes of pinning Mississippi State against the massive brands with which it. Keenum today [Jan. The timing seemed strange to many people. "We are grateful for Dr. Selmon will be returning to Oklahoma as his daughters, Shayne. ) The solution here is simple. Title. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. Rankings. Mississippi State University Mark E. It takes a lot of guts to attempt to block Dewey Selmon. This coaching search is a ton of fun and also probably responsible for my brain melting. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. Arnett was promoted from defensive coordinator in December after the death of Mike Leach. Zac Selmon is ready for a new challenge at Mississippi State. “It’s been a long year since we finished,” Lemonis said prior to the team’s first official. (Photo provided by Zac Selmon) Zac Selmon, Mississippi State athletic director, son of Dewey Selmon. ”. . had two catches each against Connecticut, Liberty and NC State. Danny P. — Stefan. Jan 13, 2023 12:49 PM EST In this story: Oklahoma Sooners Mississippi State Bulldogs As expected, Zac Selmon is on the move. His father, Dewey, and uncles, Lucious and Lee Roy, were standout football. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. "I have. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. Lee Roy gave Zac all his industry knowledge in athletics administration. The prestigious accolade honors 40 individuals under 40 years of age whose work and accomplishments are driving sports business to new heights. Arnett was in the midst of his first full season in Starkville. Email. Keenum said Selmon will move effectively in the search process. Beamer coached for Mississippi State under Sylvester Croom and met his wife in Starkville. Selmon played an. Yes, Zac Taylor is also the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, but for more than three decades, he has been among Selmon’s closest friends. “I have the utmost respect for and am incredibly appreciative of the effort [Arnett] put forth in leading our football program,” Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon said in a release. Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore, left, is congratulated by the student section following the team's win over TCU in an NCAA college basketball game. "Zach took on an unprecedented and challenging situation last December," Selmon said. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. Not even a year later, Selmon decided to make a change and dismissed Arnett after only 10 games of his. The appointment follows a national s…View Zac Selmon’s professional profile on LinkedIn. ) Keenum said Zac Selmon “grew up with powerful examples of winning at the highest levels and doing so with a deep commitment to sportsmanship and scholarship. Mississippi State’s redirect under Zach Arnett plus Zac Selmon. Zac Selmon, 31, grew up on OU football, graduated from Norman High School in 2003, went to Wake Forest and started 13 games on the Deacons' 2006 Orange Bowl team, then entered college administration. Dewey Selmon is an former American football defensive end for the Buccaneers for 5 seasons (1976-81) and Lee Roy's elder brother and a team-mate for the first five seasons in franchise history. Mississippi State announced on Monday morning that Arnett’s time in Starkville was finished as Athletics Director Zac Selmon and. Selmon clearly viewed Zach Arnett as little more than a glorified interim coach. “Not only does Zac Selmon have the ‘it factor,’” Keenum said, “he has the ‘wow factor. 2022. The 37-year-old would take over for compliance director Bracky Brett, who has. Mississippi State University Mark E. Following a national search, Zac Selmon—the scion of a legendary college football family and a. If the Bulldogs indeed hire Selmon as their new AD, he'll make history as the first Black AD in school history. YDS. Lebby has been connected to openings in the past. Not even a year later, Selmon decided to make a change and dismissed Arnett after only 10 games of his. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. MERIDIAN, Miss. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. Also giving some credence to the rumors: Beamer said Tuesday that Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon — who was hired at MSU back in January — is “one of my best friends in the. Selmon praised Arnett for stepping into the leadership role in a trying time for the program. Zac has 5 jobs listed on their profile. . Email. “In seeking a new Director of Athletics, we talked with some of the nation’s very best athletics department administrators,” said Dr. In fact. Zac Selmon is a son of Dewey Selmon and nephew Lucius and Lee Roy Selmon (the famous football Selmon brothers of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Email. The appointment follows a national search. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. The Bulldogs hired Selmon, 37, in January. He embraced his youngest daughter Rylee (8), who owns the nickname “Meatball,” while he was introduced and had his older. Mississippi State University President Mark E. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. mississippi state university president mark e. University of Oklahoma. As we set our sights on 2023, our goal is to reach 17,000 total Sooner Club members and record $125 million in gifts and pledges. Zac Selmon says he felt the program needed a "jolt of energy. Selmon also inherits an intriguing time in MSU athletics. Analyst Greg Knox will. "We thought at this point of the season, we needed just a jolt. For Zac Selmon, a crucial decision carries heavy weight for Mississippi State football. Dewey Selmon. With news of Zach Arnett's firing by Mississippi State on Monday. Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon, left, and football head coach Zach Arnett talk to the audience during the Road Dawgs Tour stop at the B. He is the first Black AD in school history. Selmon referred to his wife Rachel as the “rock” of their family. Rachel Selmon is on Facebook. MSU named Zac Selmon its AD on Friday. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall prior to the press conference. ) Keenum said Zac Selmon “grew up with powerful examples of winning at the highest levels and doing so with a deep commitment to sportsmanship and scholarship. [email protected] athletic director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and "position it for the highest level of success. Selmon moved from defensive end/tackle to linebacker and started there during the 1979 NFC Championship Game against the Rams, he was also named the. STARKVILLE — In the eyes of first-year athletics director Zac Selmon, the best way for Mississippi State baseball to return to fulfilling expectations is by retaining the coach who brought the. The appointment follows a national search. Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for. To reach and sustain the standard of excellence that is here at Oklahoma, it takes all of us. Lucious Sr. Zac Selmon is expected to be named the next Mississippi State athletic director. "He's a young guy, but his morals and his fundamentals are old school. Related stories from. Related stories from. He was promoted from defensive coordinator last year after the death of former coach Mike Leach. Keenum announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU's new Director of Athletics. The Shane Beamer-Zac Selmon connection Left to right: Shane Beamer, Emily Beamer, Rachel Selmon and Zac Selmon. Emotional Steve Forbes, whose wife suffered a. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. She met Zac Brown sometime in 2005. I spent three years there. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University. 1:20. Selmon worked at Oklahoma while Beamer was the Sooners offensive coordinator and the two talk every other week. On the latest Dear Ol' State podcast, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery bring you media sessions with MSU Director of Athletics Zac Selmon as well as interim head football coach Greg Knox discussing a new direction for the program. Smith. ”. Sherwood Taylor, an OU football alum, and his wife, Julie, lived with their four kids in The Trails, the neighborhood just south of Highway 9 to the west of OU’s Lloyd Noble Center. Georgia Southern AD Jared Benko, who previously worked at MSU, was another top candidate according to a source. As the Senior Associate AD, he. Greg Byrne at Alabama didn't play shite. Selmon was anchored by his wife, Rachel, and daughters Rylee and Shayne, as well as his father Dewey and mother Kathryn sitting front row to watch as he became the first black Director of. His vision for Mississippi State is incredible. Selmon is the school’s first AD hire with no ties to the school since Charlie Carr in the mid-1980s. com, Oklahoma deputy athletics director Zac Selmon has emerged as a priority candidate to replace former Bulldog A. Selmon is OU’s Deputy AD for External Engagement and Advancement. Hunter Yurachek played four years of basketball at Guilford College in North Carolina. It's an honor to return home to Norman and serve a world-class institution and a model intercollegiate athletics department. However, AD Zac Selmon explained that it was part of a season-long. Selmon has been working in Oklahoma's athletics department since 2015, and played a “key piece in stakeholder relations -- helping fundraise through the. LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network, helping professionals like Zac Selmon discover inside connections to recommended job. Related stories from. Zac Selmon. Smith. Selmon is the fourth straight first time A. President Mark E. Scott Weinger's Net Worth, Wife Rina Mimoun, Heigh. Keenum today [Jan. • Lucious, II, was All-America in 1973, and Dewey and Lee Roy were All-Americans in 1974 and '75. Rachel Abreu. 13, 2023. Winning and winning the right. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. SHARE NOW. Rachel Starr. OU Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione announced the return of Zac Selmon to the school's athletics department as senior associate athle. This past fiscal year, 15,414 Sooner Club members donated a record $109 million. I spent three years there. Stefan Krajisnik Mississippi Clarion Ledger 0:00 0:21 STARKVILLE — As new Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon was being introduced by university president Mark Keenum on Friday, his. New Mississippi State University Director of Athletics, Zac Selmon, right holds hands with his family including from left, daughter Shayne, wife Rachel, and youngest daughter Rylee during the. "We thought at this point of the season, we needed just a jolt. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success. ”Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. Roster Zac Selmon, despite playing football at Wake Forest, also was destined for success in Norman. Selmon said the two exchanged text messages on Friday morning. ) Keenum said Zac Selmon “grew up with powerful examples of winning at the highest levels and doing so with a deep commitment to sportsmanship and scholarship. OKLAHOMAN FILE PHOTO. Zac Selmon, the new Mississippi State University Director of Athletics listens to a question from the media during the press conference introducing him to the MSU. . Oklahoma was 54-3-1 with two national championships with at least one of them on the field from 1971. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. mississippi state university president mark e. Keenum welcomed Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall for a visit last Friday [Jan. Mississippi State struggled throughout the 2023 college football season, going 4-6 and 1-6 in SEC play before Arnett's firing on Monday. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. On Friday, Mississippi State introduced former Oklahoma staffer Zac Selmon as the new Bulldog director of athletics. Stats. STARKVILLE — When Zac Selmon was introduced in January as Mississippi State’s athletic director, the talking points were vast. The Beamer family helped give their friends comfort when Selmon was interviewing for his role at Mississippi State last year. What They're Saying About Zac Selmon "We are so thrilled for and proud of. 2 days ago · Maybe Selmon likes eating midnight snacks. ”Selmon shares when Mississippi State decided to fire Arnett. It's based off of blue-collar hard work. “I think it offers some stability to the athletic department here. outside of area high schools before high-tailing it to some Mississippi State booster's house to meet discreetly with Zac Selmon,. Joining the Bulldog family along with Selmon is his wife, Rachel, and two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. Zac Selmon. While the former University of Oklahoma All-American football hero was being interviewed recently, son Zac, as he likes to be called, was over, under, around and on top of his famous. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. Zac Selmon is a son of Dewey Selmon and nephew Lucius and Lee Roy Selmon (the famous football Selmon brothers of Eufaula, Oklahoma. TD. Selmon made the decision to fire Arnett during the season, with home games against Southern Miss and Ole Miss left on the schedule. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. I’ve got a wife and two kids, so I got to have a job. Selmon detailed what he's seeking in a new head coach during Monday's press conference, stating that "winning qualities" are a top priority. 2006: Selected a Wuerffel Trophy finalist for achievements in athletics, academics and the community. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest and. "We are thrilled to. The trio was. Selmon referred to his wife Rachel as the “rock” of their family. In fact. Zac Al-Khateeb. Keenum thanked Interim Athletics Director Bracky Brett for his service: “The continued success MSU has enjoyed during the search. 2006: Selected a Wuerffel Trophy finalist for achievements in athletics, academics and the community. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. That much was obvious Friday as the now-former University of Oklahoma deputy athletics director stood in front of the Maroon and White family for the first time. Following Mississippi State‘s loss to Texas A&M, the school fired Zach Arnett. Would athletics director Zac Selmon make a run at South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, who overlapped with him at Oklahoma from 2018 to 2020, and spent 2004 to 2006 on staff at Mississippi State. Ed. Mississippi State president Mark Keenum said new AD Zac Selmon has the "wow factor. 31. Mississippi State has hired former Oklahoma deputy AD Zac Selmon as its new athletics director. The appointment follows a national search. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. 00:00. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. The Oklahoman. (WJTV) – On Friday, Mississippi State University (MSU) President Mark E. Winning and winning the right. Compliance director Bracky Brett has been the Bulldogs. Selmon also comes from a decorated background of rich football history. made 11 catches for 134 yards on the season. The Zac Selmon Grobe thinks so highly of is a 6-5, 250-pound senior tight end who will play his final home game Saturday against N. The Bulldogs hired Selmon, 37, in January. Zac Selmon Director of Athletics, Mississippi State University Age: 38 Born: Norman, Okla. SHARE NOW. Story Links STARKVILLE – After winning more games in his first season than any other head women's basketball coach in Mississippi State history and leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament, Sam Purcell has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. Beamer was a part of Coach Sylvester Croom's staff from 2004 to 2006. The better news for Mississippi State football is new ticket purchases for Zach Arnett’s first full campaign are ahead. Following the first quarter, members of the Leach family — his wife, Sharon; his son, Cody, Cody's wife and Cody's son — were honored on the field. New Mississippi State University Director of Athletics, Zac Selmon, right holds hands with his family including from left, daughter Shayne, wife Rachel, and youngest daughter Rylee during the. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. Selmon’s words assured he is a man with the. Selmon would take over for compliance director Bracky Brett, who has served as interim AD since Cohen's departure. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. Said Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon of Arnett's firing:. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. 4. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in firing football coach Zach Arnett and said there was. “It’s still weird seeing him on TV,” Selmon admitted with. MSU athletic director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of. "What you look for is someone who has winning traits. Keenum thanked Interim Athletics Director Bracky Brett for his service: “The continued success MSU has enjoyed during the search. Mississippi State University President Mark E. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. Selmon worked at Oklahoma while Beamer was the Sooners offensive coordinator and the two talk every other week. As first reported by Genespage. More than two months after John Cohen left for Auburn, Mississippi State has found his replacement as athletics director. I like having a job. By John Shinn; Jul 9, 2015. Selmon started four years at tight end for Wake Forest. Selmon was previously deputy athletics director for external engagement and advancement at the University of Oklahoma. Arnett's buyout. the Bulldogs have hired. Athletic director Zac Selmon and president. University of Oklahoma. Story Links STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon made an addition to the department's leadership team Thursday when he announced Josh McCowan as the Bulldogs' Deputy Athletics Director for Athletics Advancement. In his first. Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced the news Thursday. . Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. “In this role,. Mississippi State football put on a thriller as it came back from a 3-10 deficit at halftime to defeat Illinois, 19-10, in Mike Leach's swan song game at the 2023 Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. At just 37 years old, Selmon has already earned a spot on the College Football Rules Committee and has been serving. Following Sunday’s news that Mississippi State had let go of first-year football coach Zach Arnett following the Bulldogs 4-6 start to the season, rumors swirled that Beamer could be on MSU’s. John Cohen. Mississippi State has fired football coach Zach Arnett in his first season leading the program, athletic director Zac Selmon announced Monday. On the weekend the Super Bowl teams will be decided, Zac Selmon will pull hard for Cincinnati. Selmon moved from defensive end/tackle to linebacker and started there during the 1979 NFC Championship Game against the Rams, he was also named the. Zach Selmon with his father Dewey, wife Rachel and daughters Shayne and Rylee following the Selmon Brothers status unveiling in Norman in Sept. STARKVILLE, Miss. The appointment follows a national search. He is the first Black AD in school history. 0. Now former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett will be well compensated for the ten games he served as the Bulldog head football coach. August 12, 2023. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest and University of Oklahoma. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. Mississippi State University President Mark E. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. “In seeking […]Selmon's father, Dewey, and uncles Lee Roy and Lucious, were defenders for OU in the 1970s, where each were named All-Americans. Selmon, 37, checked the boxes for a university president ready to take a big swing in hopes of pinning Mississippi State against the massive brands with which it competes. ” Selmon added that he has the utmost respect for Arnett and appreciated his effort but the on-field results weren't at the expected level. Selmon played tight end at Wake Forest from 2004-07. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU's new Director of Athletics. 13] announced Zac Selmon — the scion of a legendary college football family and a rising star in athletics administration — as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. View Comments. Thanks for submitting! Women's Fashion, Women's Clothes, Fashion and Apparel, Online Fashion, The Brand of Style, Zac Selmon has got ‘It’. I like having a job. Lucious Sr. 1. 13 at a university press conference. "I have. "That's my wife's lucky number, Friday the 13th. He began his post-playing career at OU in 2009 as a graduate assistant, then worked in the athletic department at North Carolina. After spending the past eight years at Oklahoma, including the past year as deputy athletic director, Selmon accepted the head athletics director job for the Bulldogs this past week. Zac Selmon named Athletics Director at Mississippi State. Zac Selmon, 31, grew up on OU football, graduated from Norman High School in 2003, went to Wake Forest and started 13 games on the Deacons' 2006 Orange Bowl team, then entered college administration. “I understand the connection,” Beamer said. Mississippi State University President Mark E. "When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach's passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent," school president Mark Keenum said. STARKVILLE — As new Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon was being introduced by university president Mark Keenum on Friday, his father and Oklahoma football legend Dewey Selmon. Bjork at Aggie played four years of football at Emporia State University in Kansas. Selmon, 37, grew upPresident Mark E. Mississippi State has hired Zac Selmon as its new director of athletics, the school announced on Friday. —Mississippi State University President Mark E. MSU athletic director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. Mississippi State Athletics contributed to this report. I spent three years there. the Bulldogs have hired. “When Zac Selmon was hired after Coach Leach’s passing, one of the attributes he reflected was the ability to effectively identify and recruit talent,” Keenum said. Money raised will build schools. Mississippi State football: Should Zac Selmon and the Bulldogs look for a new head coach to replace Zach Arnett? One of the biggest arguments in favor for hiring Arnett following Leach’s death was how he could keep an established sense of continuity with this program. He is also close friends with Mississippi State athletic direct Zac Selmon, whom he worked with at Oklahoma. "I have. Athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement that he determined a change in leadership was needed for the football program to move forward and “position it for the highest level of success.