Former Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen issued an official farewell statement with the university after leaving to take on the same position at Auburn.<\/p>\n
“The opportunity to serve the Mississippi State family will forever hold a special place in my heart,” Cohen, who was officially introduced as the Tigers’ new athletic director on Monday, said.<\/p>\n
“It has been a privilege to be part of my alma mater as a student-athlete, head coach and director of athletics.”<\/p>\n
“The opportunity to serve the Mississippi State family will forever hold a special place in my heart. It has been a privilege to be part of my alma mater as a student-athlete, head coach and director of athletics.”<\/p>\n
Cohen also took the time to thank the school’s staff, athletes and administration, noting that he is sure that another national title for the Bulldogs is on its way.<\/p>\n
“Nelle and I know that there are many more Final Fours, College Worlds Series, NCAA Tournaments and bowl games in Mississippi State’s future, and we are confident that the next national championship is on the horizon,” he said.<\/p>\n
Cohen played college baseball for Mississippi State and later served as the program’s head baseball coach.\u00a0He was named the school’s athletic director after a few seasons with the Bulldogs and served in the position from 2016 to 2022.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Cohen signed a five-year contract as the Tiger’s new AD worth $1.5 million per year. That is more than the contract extension he received at Mississippi State earlier this year: a four year, $1.1 million per-year deal.<\/p>\n
\nThank you, Mississippi State. pic.twitter.com\/VqlmUZsYg0<\/a><\/p>\n
— John Cohen (@JohnCohenAD) November 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n