In Spear’s absence, the UI athletics department is being overseen on an interim basis by Pete Isakson, associate athletic director for revenue generation. As an interim director, and with a lame duck president, Isakson is confronted with several issues that could fundamentally affect Vandals athletics.
The UI has not yet completed fund raising for a new basketball arena, and a $10 million gift for the project from Idaho Central Credit Union – the largest single donation in UI’s history – is contingent upon the remaining money being raised.