Colorado AD Rick George, who hired Deion Sanders, to step down at end of academic year

DENVER (AP) — Rick George, the athletic director at Colorado who hired football coach Deion Sanders , is stepping away from his role at the end of the academic year.

The university announced his decision Thursday with the football team on a bye week. George plans to move into an advisory role to the chancellor and serve as director of athletics emeritus. He will help raise money for the department.