. The trio was. The Shane Beamer-Zac Selmon connection Left to right: Shane Beamer, Emily Beamer, Rachel Selmon and Zac Selmon. made 11 catches for 134 yards on the season. MSU PHOTO ID: Mississippi State University President Mark E. Beamer coached for Mississippi State under Sylvester Croom and met his wife in Starkville. SOURCE: Penn State football transfer running back Keyvone Lee enrolled. Mark Keenum and Director of Athletics Zac Selmon for the belief in our vision for Mississippi State Men's Basketball," said Jans. Joining the Bulldog family along with Selmon is his wife, Rachel, and two daughters, Shayne and Rylee. Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for. "Zach took on an unprecedented and challenging situation last December. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. He embraced his youngest daughter Rylee (8), who owns the nickname “Meatball,” while he was introduced and had his older. "I have. Zac Selmon Net Worth 2023, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall prior to the press conference. Club in Vicksburg on Tuesday. Mississippi State’s redirect under Zach Arnett plus Zac Selmon. "We thought at this point of the season, we needed just a jolt. made 11 catches for 134 yards on the season. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. MSU PHOTO ID: Mississippi State University President Mark E. ”. AVG. had three multiple reception games to tie a season-high. Smith. Shawlatt. ” 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. Keenum said Selmon will move effectively in the search process. 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 37-year-old was relieved of duty following. He discussed NIL. Eric Bailey. 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. "I have. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest and University of Oklahoma. 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. 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. Keenum announced Zac Selmon as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. "That's my wife's lucky number, Friday the 13th. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. Zac Selmon is a son of Dewey Selmon and nephew Lucius and Lee Roy Selmon (the famous football Selmon brothers of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. I met my wife there. 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. . 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 success. Plus, one of his “best friends in the entire world” is Bulldogs athletic director Zac Selmon. The 2023 season ticket renewal deadline is done and with positive results. It’s abnormal for a head coach to not even make it through his first year with a program, but Arnett’s situation was one of the more unique ones we’ve seen in college football. His father, Dewey, and uncles, Lucious and Lee Roy, were standout football. Arnett's buyout. Zac Selmon. 36. and Mrs. Give thanks to God for that. 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. Zac Selmon, Dewey’s son, was raised in the oral tradition of the Selmon. STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State University President Mark E. Winning and winning the right. 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. Danny P. MSU named Zac Selmon its AD on Friday. Since his ascension at OU, where he leaves as deputy AD for external engagement and advancement (fundraising), Selmon has been widely believed to be the ultimate. OU’s AD retires, OU’s AD in waiting Selmon goes back to OU, and MSU’s former AD in. He remembers what it was like to grow up a Selmon. A powerful and rare idea in a world that’s driven by ego and reputation, but to Zac Selmon, it’s a way of life. Selmon was previously deputy athletics director for external engagement and advancement at the University of Oklahoma. I spent three years there. She met Zac Brown sometime in 2005. Scott Weinger's Net Worth, Wife Rina Mimoun, Heigh. Selmon. Director of Athletics. Mississippi State Athletic Director Zac Selmon speaks during a press conference Monday afternoon. "I have. The Mississippi State coaching search appears to be winding down. Zach Selmon with his father Dewey, wife Rachel and daughters Shayne and Rylee following the Selmon Brothers status unveiling in Norman in Sept. Oklahoma was 54-3-1 with two national championships with at least one of them on the field from 1971. "I have. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. Keenum welcomed Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall for a visit last Friday [Jan. “I think it’s a respect,” said OU associate athletic director Zac Selmon, son of former Sooner all-American Dewey Selmon, who missed the game by a year, having played at OU from 1972-75. Former Mississippi State assistant coach Shane Beamer is in his third season as the South Carolina head coach. After his football playing career at Wake Forest, where he was a four-year starter, was done and Selmon had graduated, he went to work in the Sooners’ athletic department. Mississippi State Athletic Director Zac Selmon speaks during a press conference Monday afternoon. 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 purpose with two games left in the. 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. Zachary Selmon, 3, took the task in stride. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest. Stacey Solomon's children: Zachary Solomon, born 21 March 2008. FROM THE TOP:What AD Zac Selmon said about Mississippi State baseball, extending basketball coaches. To maintain trust from new AD Zac Selmon, exceeding preseason expectations could prove paramount. Zac Selmon talked to his uncle just last weekend about the Game of the Century. “In seeking a new Director of Athletics, we talked with some of the nation’s very best athletics department administrators. STARKVILLE — The magnitude of Mike Leach's death was felt around college athletics, including at. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. Over the last four decades, OU has been a pillar in my family, and my wife Rachel and I look forward to being a part of OU's continued tradition of excellence. Keenum today [Jan. 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. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and is pursuing a master’s degree in intercollegiate sports. Zac Selmon, Director of Product at Brava, developed this recipe after debating with Brava chefs on whether Brava could make an omelette. 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. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. 13] prior to the press conference naming Selmon as the university’s 18th director of athletics. Lee Roy gave Zac all his industry knowledge in athletics administration. Mon, Nov 13, 2023, 2:08 PM EST · 2 min read. 11. C. 2006: Selected a Wuerffel Trophy finalist for achievements in athletics, academics and the community. It's a hiring that would make sense for the university's athletic director, Zac Selmon, who worked in OU's athletic department from 2009-23. 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. Keenum welcomed Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall for a visit last Friday [Jan. Smith. It's an honor to return home to Norman and serve a world-class institution and a model intercollegiate athletics department. ”posted on June 29, 2018. "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. Selmon clearly viewed Zach Arnett as little more than a glorified interim coach. Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon announced Monday morning that Zach Arnett has been "relieved of his duties" as head football coach effective immediately. We are thrilled to welcome Chris, his wife Meagan and their. Both Zach Arnett, Jimbo Fisher fired after Mississippi State's 51-10 loss to Texas A&M. Related stories from. 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. 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. Following a national search, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum names Zac Selmon MSU Director of Athletics. He is the first Black AD in. 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 worked at Oklahoma while Beamer was the Sooners offensive coordinator and the two talk every other week. "Chris is a dynamic recruiter and a proven winner in the Southeastern Conference," MSU Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. 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. Items that will be taken to Africa are organized by Zac and Shannon Selmon who started a non-profit foundation called The Shine Foundation. Mississippi State has hired Zac Selmon as its new director of athletics, the school announced on Friday. Zac Selmon is expected to be named the next Mississippi State athletic director. “It’s been a long year since we finished,” Lemonis said prior to the team’s first official. "Wife is from Starkville, [and a] Mississippi State grad. 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. 2006: Selected a Wuerffel Trophy finalist for achievements in athletics, academics and the community. played in all 14 games and started 13 at tight end. 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. Selmon was previously deputy athletics director for external engagement and advancement at. Selmon worked at Oklahoma while Beamer was the Sooners offensive coordinator and the two talk every other week. Beamer was a part of Coach Sylvester Croom's staff from 2004 to 2006. "He's a young guy, but his morals and his fundamentals are old school. Zac Selmon previously worked as Oklahoma’s deputy AD for external engagement and senior associate AD for administration and development. The Beamer family won’t be able to convince all their friends and family to root. They grew up together in Norman, played football together at Norman High, even went to Wake Forest to play football together in college. — Zac Selmon (@zacselmon) June 27, 2023. Before Damon and Lucy came together, however, he wasn’t his wife’s number one choice. Arnett’s firing comes just one. Lee Roy Selmon (October 20, 1954 – September 4, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). Keenum remarked about how Zac Selmon “grew up with powerful examples of winning. More. Selmon's father, Dewey, and uncles Lee Roy and Lucious Selmon are among the most decorated players in OU football history. "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. athleticdirector@athletics. Mississippi State’s Zac Selmon has been athletic director for less than 11 months. The Selmon name is synonymous with Oklahoma athletics. It was a blessed time. Zachary's father is Stacey's ex-boyfriend, Dean Cox. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. His vision for Mississippi State is incredible. This story was originally published November 14, 2023, 1:43 PM. A transcript of Zac Selmon's opening statement and question-and-answer session upon his presentation as Mississippi State athletic director. Representing teams and leagues, agencies and. He is also close friends with Mississippi State athletic direct Zac Selmon, whom he worked with at Oklahoma. I'd like to thank Coach Arnett, who gave me an opportunity to come back to what me and my family have always called our second home. It served as a reminder of the path Zac Selmon took, from a childhood engulfed in college athletics to the leader of an SEC school. Rachel Selmon is on Facebook. Rachel Leonardi. Mississippi State hires Zac Selmon as new director of athletics 12:30 PM CT Mississippi State has hired Zac Selmon as its new director of athletics, the school announced on Friday. Zac Selmon Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has been selected to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2023. He is the first Black AD in school history. Kathryn and Dewey Selmon, along with their children Megan, Shannon, Lauren, Zac, Adam. The Beamer family won’t be able to convince all their friends and family to root. Zac Selmon. Selmon, 37, has been working in OU's athletics department since 2015. Education: Wake Forest University, B. (WJTV) – On Friday, Mississippi State University (MSU) President Mark E. In fact. Selmon made the decision to fire Arnett during the season, with home games against Southern Miss and Ole Miss left on the schedule. We finally have an answer on who's going to lead us,” says M. Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for. 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. Upon speaking with Brown and updating Burrow, Taylor reached out to mutual friend Zac Selmon, now athletic director at Mississippi State, who served as associate athletic director during Brown’s. Zach Arnett was fired as head football coach by Mississippi State Monday morning. The daily talks with OU athletic director Joe. The appointment follows a national search. He embraced his youngest daughter Rylee (8), who owns the nickname “Meatball,” while he was introduced and had his older. Selmon, 37, is a son and nephew of the famed Selmon Brothers — Oklahoma’s Lucious, Lee Roy and Dewey Selmon. The appointment follows a national search. If the Bulldogs indeed hire Selmon as their new AD, he'll make history as the first Black AD in school history. Mississippi State also announced another key hire this week. Mississippi State University President Mark E. 31. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, along with his wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne, to Lee Hall prior to the press conference naming Selmon as MSU’s 18th leader of the program. ★ 99¢ for 30 days • Subscribe. Mississippi State University Mark E. 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. Thanks for submitting! Women's Fashion, Women's Clothes, Fashion and Apparel, Online Fashion, The Brand of Style, Zac Selmon has got ‘It’. Zac Selmon, despite playing football at Wake Forest, also was destined for success in Norman. YDS. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. 13, 2023. As the Senior Associate AD, he. ’”. 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. Beamer coached for Mississippi State under Sylvester Croom and met his wife in Starkville. (WBRC) - Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett was fired Monday morning, Athletic Director Zac Selmon announced Monday. This coaching search is a ton of fun and also probably responsible for my brain melting. Zac Selmon. Selmon played an integral part in fundraising – traditional and NIL – at Oklahoma. Zac Selmon (born November 23, 1985) is the current athletic director for the Mississippi State University Bulldogs. and his wife Jessie savored every moment of the journey. STARKVILLE, Miss. Following a national search, Zac Selmon—the scion of a legendary college football family and a. As first reported by Genespage. The Mississippi State athletic director, who is acclimating after being a fixture in Oklahoma’s athletic department for years, believes he’s had a smooth transition to his new job in the South. However, AD Zac Selmon explained that it was part of a season-long. 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. Zac has 5 jobs listed on their profile. keenum welcomed new msu athletics director zac selmon, along with his wife rachel and daughters rylee and shayne, to lee hall prior to the press conference naming selmon as msu’s 18th leader of the program. Movies. 0. Director of Athletics. 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 purpose with two games left. Selmon is the son of Dewey, and nephew of Lee Roy and Lucious, who were each named All-Americans for OU in the 1970s. The eighth stop of MSU’s Road Dawgs Tour featuring Arnett and new athletics director Zac Selmon was off to a raucous start. The appointment follows a national search. STARKVILLE — Mississippi State first-year athletics director Zac Selmon made his first big move Monday in dismissing football coach Zach Arnett. Not to mention that Zac [Selmon] their athletic director is one of my best friends in the entire world. 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. 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. Mississippi State president Mark Keenum said new AD Zac Selmon has the "wow factor. D. Zac Selmon. Selmon has been working in Oklahoma's athletics department since 2015, and played a “key piece in stakeholder relations -- helping fundraise through the. Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. S. Dewey Selmon. Selmon mentioned his old teammate, Jimbo Elrod, and how different they were. The groom’s parents are Mr. 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. Damon told Shepard on an episode of Armchair Expert that Lucy used to. 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. Following Mississippi State‘s loss to Texas A&M, the school fired Zach Arnett. " It was on display at Selmon's introductory press conference. 13] prior to the press conference naming Selmon as the university’s 18th director of athletics. The Shane Beamer-Zac Selmon connection Left to right: Shane Beamer, Emily Beamer, Rachel Selmon and Zac Selmon. Less than a month after Arnett’s promotion, Zac Selmon was hired as athletic director. selmon holds degrees from wake forest and university of oklahoma STARKVILLE, Miss. Jeremy Miller. Greg Knox, Mississippi State assistant football coach. MSU named Zac Selmon its AD on Friday. Selmon holds degrees from Wake Forest and. Mississippi State University President Mark E. 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. Zac Selmon, Mississippi State AD played football at Wake Forest. Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon has been selected to Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class. Selmon referred to his wife Rachel as the “rock” of their family. Mississippi State announced on Monday morning that Arnett’s time in Starkville was finished as Athletics Director Zac Selmon and. msstate. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne to Lee Hall prior to the press conference naming Selmon as MSU’s 18th leader of the program. "I have. . Keenum today [Jan. Join Facebook to connect with Rachel Selmon and others you may know. He's previously been the head. Mississippi State relieved head football coach Zach Arnett of his duties Monday morning. MOVING ON: Why Zac Selmon fired Mississippi State football's Zach Arnett before season ended. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. I spent three years there. Arnett's buyout. All that garbage you see online from the wife of your best. “Wife is from Starkville, Mississippi State grad. Representing teams and leagues, agencies and. Selmon said the two exchanged text messages on Friday morning. Keenum welcomed new MSU Athletics Director Zac Selmon, along with his wife Rachel and daughters Rylee and Shayne, to Lee Hall prior to the press conference naming Selmon as MSU’s 18th leader of the program. I'm sure the wife would love to be near her family and in. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. The appointment follows a national search. STARKVILLE - Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced Monday that Zach Arnett has been relieved of his duties as head football coach effective immediately. Apr 14, 2023. His childhood friend, Zac Taylor, is the Bengals coach. Wife Swap; The Amazing Race Australia; Married at First Sight; The Real Housewives of Dallas. MSU President Dr. While divisions are going away, the SEC is adding a pair of teams in Texas and Oklahoma which claim 11. — Winning and winning the right way is in Zac Selmon's DNA. He was let go after a 51-10 loss at the hands of Texas A&M. Selmon referred to his wife Rachel as the “rock” of their family. A couple of hours after announcing the dismissal of head coach Zach Arnett, Selmon met with the media to share his thoughts on Arnett along. Athletic director Zac Selmon and president. Rachel Abreu. LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network, helping professionals like Zac Selmon discover inside connections to recommended job. Zach Selmon with his father Dewey, wife Rachel and daughters Shayne and Rylee following the Selmon Brothers status unveiling in Norman in Sept. ” 2. 14. ” Zac Selmon received good genes and good home training. “Not only does Zac Selmon have the ‘it factor,’” Keenum said, “he has the ‘wow factor. Includes career history and teams played for. 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. 2 days ago · Maybe Selmon likes eating midnight snacks. Zac eventually traveled to Prosper, Texas, where Lee Roy once lived, for his uncle’s counsel. Sure, the Selmon name helps. 0:03. Items that will be taken to Africa are organized by Zac and Shannon Selmon who started a non-profit foundation called. Jan 13, 2023 12:49 PM EST In this story: Oklahoma Sooners Mississippi State Bulldogs As expected, Zac Selmon is on the move. ”. 2006: Selected a Wuerffel Trophy finalist for achievements in athletics, academics and the community. 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. "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. Selmon made the decision to fire Arnett during the season, with home games against Southern Miss and Ole Miss left on the schedule. Since his ascension at OU, where he leaves as deputy AD for external engagement and advancement (fundraising), Selmon has been widely believed to be the ultimate successor to Castiglione, who is 65. Because, more likely than not, this is just a piece of pie. Mississippi State University President Mark E. STARKVILLE — The week of Mississippi State football's season opener against Southeastern Louisiana, athletic director Zac Selmon announced the Bulldog Initiative as MSU's official NIL collective. Parents of the bride are Mr. Selmon, who previously served as deputy AD under Joe Castiglione at Oklahoma, did choose Mississippi State. USA TODAY NETWORK. 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 success. ”Selmon shares when Mississippi State decided to fire Arnett. New Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon, left, poses with MSU President Mark Keenum. "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. As we embark on the holiday season. 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. 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. edu. It quickly became the most popular Custom Cook, so we decided to turn it into an official Brava recipe! Get creative with the fillings - you can use just about any cheese, vegetable and/or meat. Selmon was hired as AD in January. 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. 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. And still, it’s been a strange one. The Bulldogs posted a 4-6 record under Arnett during the 2023 season. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. But after Arnett compiled a 4-6 record -- which included a disappointing 1-6 mark in the Southeastern Conference -- in his first season as a head coach, athletic director Zac Selmon made the change. SUBSCRIBE NOW. But the Selmon way helps even more. He plays a key piece in stakeholder. He talked about athletes excelling in the. Although a 4-6 record this season proved enough for athletic director Zac Selmon to fire Arnett on Monday, it shouldn’t be the only thing that defines Arnett’s legacy in Starkville. Published 12:00 PM PDT, January 13, 2023. The Beamer family helped give their friends comfort when Selmon was interviewing for his role at Mississippi State last year. Selmon, 37, grew upPresident Mark E. In fact. — Stefan. He embraced his youngest daughter Rylee (8), who owns the nickname “Meatball,” while he was introduced and had his older. ”. The Selmon name is synonymous with Oklahoma athletics. ” Beamer's wife, Emily, is a native of Starkville whose family still lives there. Selmon, 37, grew up in Norman. One name that could come up in that conversation could be Shane Beamer considering his connections to MSU — from his wife, to his time there as an assistant, to the athletic director, Zac Selmon. Now former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett will be well compensated for the ten games he served as the Bulldog head football coach. Georgia Southern AD Jared Benko, who previously worked at MSU, was another top candidate according to a source. The two overlapped while Selmon was working. Beamer is also close friends with MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. Zac Selmon Named Athletics Director At Mississippi State Mississippi State University Mark E. To reach and sustain the standard of excellence that is here at Oklahoma, it takes all of us. edu. MERIDIAN, Miss. Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced the news Thursday. Arnett coached three seasons under Leach as defensive coordinator. 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. S. MSU FOOTBALL:How Zach Arnett is faring as new face of Mississippi State football on Road Dawgs TourAlso 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. It takes a lot of guts to attempt to block Dewey Selmon. . Selmon went to graduate school at OU and worked with the Sooner Club. 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.