LFSN Getting to Know Ian McCaw Interview
12/16/2016 12:00:00 AM | General
Following Ian McCaw's first two weeks in the office, LFSN reporter Alan York had a chance to sit down with Liberty's 11th Director of Athletics for today's in-depth interview.
McCaw was introduced as Liberty's new Director of Athletics on Nov. 28, 2016, at a press conference held in the Hancock Welcome Center. Liberty University President Jerry Falwell welcomed Ian to Liberty during the press conference and had the following to say about McCaw's hire "Ian's success really speaks for itself. You look at what Baylor was able to do during his tenure, it fits perfectly with where we see our sports programs going. This is an exciting time for us."
McCaw comes to Liberty after spending the last 13 years as athletic director at Baylor University. During that time, Baylor captured five national team championships and 58 Big 12 Conference titles. Baylor's football team reached bowl games in six consecutive years for the first time in school history, winning the 2013 and 2014 Big 12 championships, and the school's combined record in football and men's and women's basketball of 350-84 over the last five years is best in the nation.
McCaw agrees, and he's ready to get to work. One of his top priorities is to move Liberty football to a top-tier division, and compete regularly against the elite teams in the nation: "While we're proud members of the Big South, we want to build this program to compete at the highest level nationally and the goal of FBS football is very much at the forefront."
Those in Waco who knew McCaw's Baylor track record were quick to endorse the choice, even though they wished he had opted to stay at Baylor.
Legendary former Baylor Head Coach and Athletic Director Grant Teaff said, "Ian's high level of accomplishment as an athletic director is recognized nationwide and well appreciated by the various university constituencies at Baylor. His character and integrity also make him a great fit for Liberty University." Teaff served as Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association for 22 years and is currently its Emeritus Executive Director.
Current Baylor Trustee Jay Allison added, "Ian McCaw is a fine man with a record of success during his time here at Baylor. I am confident he will prove to be an outstanding athletic director for Liberty."
