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Confirmed: Josh Heird is University of Louisville's new athletic director - Louisville Business First
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CRAWFORD, Handling of Mack's departure a win for Louisville interim AD Josh Heird, Sports
Chris Mack out as UofL basketball coach
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Louisville athletic director Josh Heird thanks predecessor
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Louisville promotes Heird to permanent athletic director
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Josh Heird Named UofL Interim Athletic Director – Cardinal Sports Zone
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BOZICH, Josh Heird stands taller than his critics in Louisville AD introduction, Sports
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Kenny Payne ready for many challenges as Louisville coach