Dave Maggard

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Dave Maggard (born January 12, 1940) is an American former Olympian.

Maggard, who grew up in San Francisco and Turlock California, graduated from University of California-Berkeley. He is a former member of the U.S. National Track Team and secured a spot for the 1968 Summer Olympics during the 1968 Olympic Trials.

Maggard is the current athletic director at the University of Houston. He held the same position at California-Berkeley and the University of Miami (in Florida).

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• Houston Cougars

v • d • e University of Houston Academics Colleges: Architecture • Business • Education • Engineering • Honors • Hotel and Restaurant Management • Law Center • Liberal Arts and Social Sciences • Natural Sciences and Mathematics • Optometry • Pharmacy • Social Work • Technology Programs: Moores School of Music • School of Art • Creative Writing Program People: Renu Khator • Presidents Athletics Sports: Football • Men's basketball • Baseball • Men's golf • Houston-Rice rivalry Facilities: Athletics/Alumni Center • Hofheinz Pavilion • Robertson Stadium • Cougar Field • Carl Lewis International Complex People: Dave Maggard • Kevin Sumlin • Tom Penders • Rayner Noble • Phi Slama Jama Campus Blaffer Gallery • Hilton University of Houston • Melcher Center • Libraries • Moores Opera House Student Life The Daily Cougar • The Houstonian • Student Video Network • KUHF 88.7 FM • Houston PBS • Student Government Association • Notable Cougars Traditions Cougar Paw • Frontiersmen • Frontier Fiesta • Shasta • Spirit of Houston

Maggard received notoriety for the hiring of football coach Art Briles and basketball coach Tom Penders.