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Today's random style thread: Athletic or athletics director?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by SF_Express, Apr 29, 2012.

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  1. JJHHI

    JJHHI Member

    I converted a few years ago from an "athletic director" guy to an "athletics director" guy. Because he or she directs athletics, not athletic.
     
    JJHHI, Apr 29, 2012
    #13
  2. reformedhack

    reformedhack Well-Known Member

    Bingo. Same reason it's Jets coach Rex Ryan, rather than Jet coach Rex Ryan.
     
    reformedhack, Apr 29, 2012
    #14
  3. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Athletics director.

    Just like Lakers guard, Angels first baseman, Broncos quarterback, SportsJournalists.com Moddy.
     
    MileHigh, Apr 29, 2012
    #15
  4. Johnny Dangerously

    Johnny Dangerously Well-Known Member

    Yes, because they don't just direct one athletic. :)
     
    Johnny Dangerously, Apr 29, 2012
    #16
  5. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    A random style note: don't wear this.

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    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 15, 2014
    dooley_womack1, Apr 29, 2012
    #17
  6. Johnny Dangerously

    Johnny Dangerously Well-Known Member

    Whew. Thanks, dude. Already had it picked out for tomorrow.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 15, 2014
    Johnny Dangerously, Apr 29, 2012
    #18
  7. Matt Stephens

    Matt Stephens Well-Known Member

    I like "athletic director." I've only used that or "director of athletics."
     
    Matt Stephens, Apr 29, 2012
    #19
  8. Johnny Dangerously

    Johnny Dangerously Well-Known Member

    Athletic director about to catch a short pass:

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    Johnny Dangerously, Apr 29, 2012
    #20
  9. ZummoSports

    ZummoSports Member

    I would say athletics director for all the reasons listed above.
     
    ZummoSports, Apr 30, 2012
    #21
  10. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    Don't be surprised to see the title of "activities director" start to pop up. In some school divisions, AD's are required to oversee plays and other after hour functions that have nothing to do with athletics.
     
    93Devil, Apr 30, 2012
    #22
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