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Marshall University president-elect Brad D. Smith, center, is flanked by Marshall president Dr. Jerome A. Gilbert, left, and interim director of athletics Jeff O'Malley during a press conference about joining the Sun
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Athletic director Mike Hamrick to assume new role; O'Malley appointed interim athletic director - Marshall University News
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O'Malley ready to step in as Lamar University's new Athletic Director - Orange Leader | Orange Leader
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Lamar University officially welcomes Jeff O'Malley as their new Director of Athletics | 12newsnow.com
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LU to announce O'Malley as new athletic director | The Examiner | O'Malley, athletic director, LU athletics, athletics
![Jeff O'Malley on Twitter: "Marshall Athletics is aware that Conference USA released its 2022 football schedule this afternoon, however, we stand by our statement from Friday." / Twitter Jeff O'Malley on Twitter: "Marshall Athletics is aware that Conference USA released its 2022 football schedule this afternoon, however, we stand by our statement from Friday." / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1537923472763998209/YzoTMLi-_200x200.jpg)
Jeff O'Malley on Twitter: "Marshall Athletics is aware that Conference USA released its 2022 football schedule this afternoon, however, we stand by our statement from Friday." / Twitter
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