Under Armour is looking to terminate its existing contract with UCLA. Brad Bates was the AD when Under Armour and BC agreed to a 10-year partnership extension on March 12, 2015. Thamel noted that Jarmond's fundraising ability likely played a significant role in UCLA hiring him. Boston College is currently in “discussions” concerning its future business arrangements with struggling sports apparel manufacturer Under Armour. If the basketball and football teams don't make significant strides in the near future, Jarmond may have to make some difficult decisions. For Martin Jarmond, the unexpected death of his mother has given UCLA's new athletic director an added perspective as he embarks on new challenges. UCLA has long been considered a big-time program, especially in men's basketball, but Jarmond has his work cut out for him when it comes to both balancing the budget and making the primary sports teams competitive. Presidential debate: Who has most to gain — and lose? Police: 1 shot and killed, 7 wounded at Iowa biker gathering, Amy Coney Barrett: 5 things to know about the Supreme Court nominee, Gayle King questions Nancy Pelosi's 'insulting' and 'egregious' nickname for Trump allies, Sole Witness Who Heard Cops Announce Themselves in Breonna Taylor Raid Changed His Story, Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his 3rd Supreme Court pick, China pushes emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine despite concerns, Cardinals vs. Lions: How to watch, stream, listen to game in Week 3, PHOTOS: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — A look back, Camila McConaughey breaks down one of her family’s favorite side dishes — which 'goes with everything', Dwayne Johnson Drops People’s Elbow On Trump, Endorsing Joe Biden For President & Kamala Harris For Veep: Watch. So, UCLA has hired its new Athletic Director. If all goes well, there will be football played in either late 2020 or early 2021. “You’re looking at everything in how you spend your dollars and you’re trying to be as resourceful as you can,” Jarmond said. Martin Jarmond’s retention came as a surprise to many despite extending Jim Christian’s contract at the end of last season. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Things are far more dire in football, as the hiring of Chip Kelly has not worked out two years in. “We have been in discussions with Under Armour regarding our current agreement to supply our athletics department with apparel and footwear,” said BC interim athletic director JM Caparro, who will be replaced by Patrick Kraft on July 1. BC is scheduled to open its football season with an ACC encounter against Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 4, at Alumni Stadium. If not, the virus could take a financial sledgehammer to an athletic department already facing an $18.9-million shortfall for the 2019 fiscal year, with that figure expected to grow significantly once the 2020 numbers are finalized. UCLA is trying to recoup what’s left on its record $280-million contract with Under Armour after suing the athletic apparel giant for more than $200 million as a result of Under Armour’s trying to prematurely terminate the deal. The new UCLA athletic director awoke at 4:30 a.m. Friday, 15 minutes earlier than the previous day, ready to face a schedule that can seem relentless. The news that the Pac-12 had acquired rapid tests for the novel coronavirus might have opened the door for a return to games earlier than expected after the conference pushed back the start of fall sports until at least Jan. 1.