Kentucky taps Pete Nochta as football GM after Pat Biondo's sudden exit
The University of Kentucky has promoted Pete Nochta to general manager of the Wildcats' football team after Pat Biondo's sudden departure. Nochta was previously the assistant general manager and has been a key contributor to the team's strong start. He will oversee the team's personnel operation, including roster management, and is expected to help build a championship-caliber program.
- ▪Pete Nochta was promoted to general manager of the Wildcats' football team after Pat Biondo's departure.
- ▪Nochta was hired as assistant general manager in December and has been a key contributor to the team's strong start.
- ▪He will oversee the team's personnel operation, including roster management, and has a deep understanding of what the team is building.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky promoted Pete Nochta to general manager of the Wildcats’ football team Wednesday, a day after Pat Biondo announced his departure only months after being hired. Nochta was hired as assistant general manager and announced by new coach Will Stein last December along with the addition of Biondo. Now he has the top job. “Pete has been a key contributor to the strong start our football program has made,” said athletic director J Batt, who is also chief executive officer of Champions Blue. “He has helped build a strong foundation in recruiting, roster management and player evaluation, and we’re excited for him to take on this role.” Nochta will oversee the Wildcats’ personnel operation including roster management.
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