University of Louisville booster and national figurehead "Papa" John Schnatter is voicing his concerns over the current and future state of the university's athletic department.
Papa John Schnatter voices issues w/ stadium expansion, UofL athletic leadership. (Many h/t's to @christopherotts) https://t.co/GNlpqckZxb
— Steve Jones (@SteveJones_CJ) April 12, 2017
The business mogul and CEO of the eponymous pizza chain, "Papa John's," is leading the charge against UofL's athletic department, and specifically the university's longtime athletic director, Tom Jurich. Schnatter had this to say about the current state of affairs:
Referring to several scandals that have marred the reputation of the university's athletic department, including the
Update: Longtime @gocards board member @billstonelpg is baffled by @IAmPapaJohn's comments about Jurich/athletics https://t.co/jppBwFQFZw
— Chris Otts (@christopherotts) April 12, 2017
The general reaction to Schnatter's perceived slight at Jurich has been in defense of the athletic director, although Schnatter denied ever taking aim at the man who has held the position since 1997.
It sounds like a case of typical politics within a board of members, but Schnatter is the namesake of the football stadium and reportedly one of the most significant donors the school has.