TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news release:

Jeff Purinton, a highly respected and veteran athletics administrator who began his career in Seminole Athletics more than 30 years ago, is returning to his alma mater as Vice President and Director of Athletics, Florida State University President Richard McCullough announced today.

Purinton brings extensive experience in collegiate athletics leadership, having held senior administrative positions at the University of Alabama and having served as Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics at Arkansas State University. A two-time FSU graduate, Purinton's career also includes significant experience in athletics communications, marketing, multimedia r...