On top of that, he is driven and has a great sense of judgement, a reflection of his coaching hires at Georgia Tech. Michigan State president Kevin M. Guskiewicz put careful thought into the search.

Michigan State hires J Batt as athletic director during ... MSU made the hiring of the 43-year-old away ... President Kevin Guskiewicz has found the right person to lead our department as ...

Michigan State hires J Batt as ... has an impressive record at several Power 5 schools and an impeccable reputation as a strong and innovative leader,” MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz said ...