and bowls, noted that some recent BCS matchups had been disappointing and stated that the BCS system was "undercutting the sportsmanship and integrity of the game." UGA Athletics Controversies Adam's involvement with UGA athletics at time pitted him against the UGA athletic director and many fans. Notably, in 2000 Adams fired Jim Donnan despite Donnan's winning record and the backing of UGA athletics director Vince Dooley. Adams came under further fan scrutiny for shortening Dooley's contract from four to two years. Dooley had worked for four other UGA presidents and had spent nearly 40 years as coach or athletic director for UGA. This was met by protests from fans upset at Dooley's early termination. Members of the UGA Foundation, which fundraises money for the university, tried to push Adams out over his handling of Dooley's firing. Adams also hired and oversaw the basketball program coached by Jim Harrick. An academic scandal led by Harrick's son caused Adams to pull UGA's team from possible post season competition. References Notes William Prokasy, UGA's Vice-President of Academic Affairs at the time, served as the interim UGA president for 3 months from the time of Knapp's departure in the spring of 1997 until Michael Adams's official start in the fall of that same year. External links Biography from University of Georgia Biography from Centre College ESPN article on advocacy of football playoff Living people People from Montgomery, Alabama Presidents of the University of Georgia Lipscomb University alumni Ohio State University faculty Pepperdine University faculty People from Danville, Kentucky Presidents of Centre College 1948 births American members of the Churches of Christ People from Athens, Georgia Tennessee Republicans Ohio State University School of Communication alumni