Ohio State president Ted Carter named to NCAA Board of Governors
Carter was appointed as the 17th president of Ohio State by the OSU Board of Governors on August 22, 2023. Before that, he served in the same capacity at Nebraska. He is a former college athlete himself, having played ice hockey at Navy from 1977 to 1981, lettering all four years.
Carter will serve a two-year stint on the Board of Governors. The appointment is a significant one, especially considering all the changes that we've seen in college athletics over the last few years. Having a voice from Ohio State involved in the room can't do anything but help.
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