SEC Commissioner Slive releases statement saying Alden “commanded national respect.”

by | Jan 29, 2015 | Sports Features

Mike Slive (L), poses with Bernie Machen, Brady Deaton and Mike Alden at the announcement that Missouri would join the SEC (photo/2011)

( L to R) Mike Slive President of the SEC, Bernie Machen President of the University of Florida, Dr. Brady Deaton Chancellor of the University oif Missouri and Mike Alden Athletic Director at the University of Missouri, pose for a photo after it was announced thet Missouri has been accepted to participate in the SEC in Columbia. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

( L to R) Mike Slive President of the SEC, Bernie Machen President of the University of Florida, Dr. Brady Deaton Chancellor of the University oif Missouri and Mike Alden Athletic Director, pose for a photo after it was announced thet Missouri has been accepted to participate in the SEC in Columbia. File photo, UPI/Bill Greenblatt

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive on Mike Alden:

“Mike has been a transformative leader for Missouri Athletics since 1998 and he has commanded national respect across the college athletics landscape for his service on numerous NCAA committees.  Mike played a critical role in the transition of Missouri into the Southeastern Conference and I will always remember his calm demeanor, his authoritative presence and his infectious enthusiasm as he introduced the Mizzou tradition to the SEC.”