Paul Dee
Paul Dee
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Paul J. Dee was a prominent American football executive and attorney.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: December 29, 1945
Died: April 13, 2017
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Attorney, Executive
Early Life and Background
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Paul Dee was born on December 29, 1945. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame in 1968 and later received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Michigan Law School.
Major Accomplishments
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Commissioner: Paul Dee served as the Commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) from 2000 to 2012.
Notre Dame Athletics Director: He was the Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of Notre Dame from 1997 to 2000.
Notable Works or Actions
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During his tenure as Commissioner, Paul Dee played a crucial role in shaping the ACC's policies and decisions. His leadership contributed significantly to the conference's growth and success.
Impact and Legacy
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Paul Dee left an indelible mark on college athletics through his dedication and expertise. His commitment to the development of student-athletes is still remembered and respected today.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Paul Dee's extensive experience in college athletics, combined with his leadership roles, have made him a prominent figure in the industry. His quotes provide valuable insights into the complexities of collegiate sports management, making him widely quoted among professionals and enthusiasts alike.
As an accomplished attorney, executive, and commissioner, Paul Dee's legacy serves as a testament to his hard work and dedication to the field of college athletics.
Quotes by Paul Dee
I am very pleased to announce together with Joe Castiglione, the athletic director at Oklahoma, a two-game series to be played in 2007 at Oklahoma and in 2009 here in the Orange Bowl. Each of us has won a national title since 2000. This will be a great series played by two of college football's legendary teams. I'm pleased that the new 12-game schedule has allowed the playing of this game and several others which we have scheduled with Texas A&M and Ohio State.
The Athletic Department has been made aware of a private audio recording made two years ago by students in a residence hall, some of whom were student-athletes,
There were a lot of elements involved in the game. The players, the coaches, the fans particularly, allowing them to come to the game without the pressure of a storm coming down on us.
There were gusts of wind over 50 mph. We began to worry a little bit about the light towers and the fixtures. They had been certified, but we wanted to be sure.
A lot is on the table. We'll make the decision based on the best information we have available.
We're going to base it on the best information the National Hurricane Center and others have for us at that time. Our first priority is the safety of the players and of the fans. And we're pretty experienced at this.
While the recording was made privately, it was not intended for public distribution or use. To be clear, the University and the Athletic Department disapprove of the content and its references. To those who may hear this material, we apologize. Any students whose voices can be identified will be subject to appropriate discipline and/or counseling.
We want to begin getting continuity back in this community. It's important people have some entertainment and get their minds off all this for a few hours if possible.
