Mike Aresco, the AAC Commissioner since 2012, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. He has been a key figure in the transition from the old Big East to the AAC and has guided the conference through multiple rounds of transition. A vocal opponent of the 'Power 5' vs. Group of 5 divide, Aresco has emphasized its detrimental impact on student-athletes and fought for the 'Power Six' brand. His tenure has seen the securing of two major media rights agreements with ESPN and advocacy for SMU's inclusion in the New Year’s Six.
AAC commisioner Mike Aresco is retiring at end of 2023-24 academic year. He’s been the league’s commish since 2012
Mike Aresco to retire: AAC's only commissioner led transition from Big East, fought for 'Power Six' brand https://t.co/1eopyI5YXi
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco, who led the conference through many rounds of transition, is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. https://t.co/UDe0UflmCM
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Since becoming commissioner in 2012, Aresco secured two monumental media rights agreements with #ESPN. (via @American_Conf) https://t.co/kDPa5r8qEv
Story on AAC Mike Aresco retiring, his legacies and what's next for the conference. https://t.co/vZHNvUOqBJ https://t.co/vZHNvUOqBJ
The @American_Conf announces Commissioner Mike Aresco is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. The former Big East commish helped form the AAC, and has remained indefatigable in promoting/perpetuating the league amid radical changes.
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco announces he will retire at the end of the academic year (May 31).
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco is retiring at the end of the 23-24 year. He told me recently his biggest issue remains the P5-G5 divide: "Student-athletes have to labor under the 2nd-class citizenship nonsense because of the so-called P5 G5. It really bothers me. It's nonsense."
The AAC officially announced Mike Aresco is retiring as commissioner. Statement from Aresco this morning: https://t.co/8nNy0ugFHz
NEWS: AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco will retire at the end of the 2023-24 year. Aresco oversaw the old Big East's transition to the AAC. I'll personally remember him as the commissioner most vehemently opposing the idea of a 'Power 5' vs a Group of 5.
Breaking: The great Mike Aresco is retiring. American commissioner.
American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. #AAC Aresco guided the conference for a decade as it grew into one of the top G5 leagues.
Statement from Mike Aresco, who announced his retirement today: https://t.co/LOJH1PelBE
AAC commish Mike Aresco has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco is announcing his retirement. Official announcement expected very soon.
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco is retiring, @ChrisVannini reports.
SOURCE: AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco will announce his retirement, @TheAthletic has learned.
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco is retiring, sources tell @YahooSports.
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco stumps for SMU in the New Year’s Six https://t.co/0U1hgkwViV