Colorado Mesa Athletic Director Steps Down

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Mesa athletic director Butch Miller is resigning, effective immediately.

The school said Thursday that Miller cited personal health and family reasons for stepping down.

Miller became athletic director on July 1, 2008, after serving as associate athletic director for five years. He was involved in developing the university's athletic facilities and adding 12 intercollegiate varsity sport programs.

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