Southern University: William Broussard won’t return as athletic director, Roman Banks to remain on interim basis

Dr. William Broussard

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- William Broussard will not be returning as Southern athletic director.

His four-month reassignment as an assistant to the president for institutional advancement became permanent Monday.

The permanent assignment wasn’t surprising after the SU Board of Supervisors abruptly and without explanation reassigned Broussard in March for the period from April 1-Aug. 1.

Broussard, though, said late last week he was prepared to resume his duties as athletic director Monday morning. But he reported Monday morning to the office of Southern President Ray Belton, and the SU system issued a brief statement Monday afternoon.

“The SU System received a request, July 31, 2015, from Dr. William Broussard that he continues in the role as assistant to the president for institutional advancement,” the statement began. “The University supports the request.

“Head SUBR men’s basketball coach Roman Banks will continue to also serve as interim SUBR director of athletics until further notice.”

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