Welcome to the NCAA, Incoming President Charlie Baker

12/15/2022 11:00:00 PM

News Release

Following the announcement of Charlie Baker, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as the next NCAA president, NCAA membership, affiliated organizations, and prominent figures from the political space took to social media in support of the hire.

SEC Statement on new NCAA President Charlie Baker

Welcome to the NCAA Charlie Baker. Looking forward to your leadership! Thank you President Linda Livingstone for leading this search. https://t.co/05naNjFo04
— Gene Smith (@OSU_AD) December 15, 2022

THE NEXT NCAA PRESIDENT.

The Ivy League is proud to congratulate former @HarvardMBB alum and Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker for being named the next President of the @NCAA. ??

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— The Ivy League (@IvyLeague) December 15, 2022

Big XII Statement on new NCAA President Charlie Baker

Congratulations to @MassGovernor Charlie Baker on being named the next president of the @NCAA! #Flagship?? pic.twitter.com/HRvQGsWoN2
— UMass Athletics (@UMassAthletics) December 15, 2022

A tremendous decision by the NCAA Board of Governors to appoint Governor Baker to this important role. Governor Baker is a consensus builder & strategic thinker that will advance the evolving structure and charge of our national association.

I look forward to his leadership! ?? https://t.co/zRmbsDbLuf
— Ryan Bamford (@UMassADBamford) December 15, 2022

ACC Statement on new NCAA President Charlie Baker

Congrats to Governor Charlie Baker on becoming new @NCAA president. Always appreciated your support. Look forward to working with you again. ?????? #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/OU2ptdFpkq
— Martin Jarmond (@MartinJarmond) December 15, 2022

From celebrating a #SpringfieldCollege men’s volleyball national championship to watching a football game on Alden Street, Governor Charlie Baker understands the importance of the student-athlete experience and we look forward to his leadership as the next NCAA president! ?? pic.twitter.com/jR40qzItJv
— SpringfieldAthletics (@SC_Pride) December 15, 2022

NABC Statement on new NCAA President Charlie Baker

Congratulations @CharlieBakerMA on becoming the next @NCAA President! Having a highly respected governor and former student-athlete at the helm will provide dynamic leadership for college athletics.

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— Harvard Athletics (@harvardcrimson) December 15, 2022

"I want to express my heartfelt congratulations to Governor Charlie Baker on his appointment as the next President of the NCAA."

A statement from Coach Amaker on @CharlieBakerMA becoming the next @NCAA President!#GoCrimson #OneCrimson pic.twitter.com/y9EQdQme65
— Harvard Men’s Basketball (@HarvardMBB) December 15, 2022

WBCA Statement on new NCAA President Charlie Baker

Governor Baker reached out to me this afternoon as the chair of the @NCAADIII Presidents Council. We had a terrific conversation about issues of interest to DIII and the @NCAA as a whole.

I think he was an excellent choice! I look forward to working with him. https://t.co/0EWQ80Xqa9
— Chancellor Jim (@ChancellorJim) December 15, 2022

Congratulations to the new President of the @NCAA, @CharlieBakerMA. We’re rooting for you, just as you have always rooted for us. #AllInAllTogether pic.twitter.com/Sb7seOE8cW
— Team IMPACT (@GoTeamIMPACT) December 15, 2022

The @NCAA has made a wise choice that will, first and foremost, benefit student-athletes. Congratulations Governor Baker. https://t.co/aR5MC2RQkB
— Marty Meehan (@MartyMeehan) December 15, 2022

As governor of Massachusetts, Charlie has been a great quarterback for the people of the commonwealth and a good partner, for his fellow governors, like me. As quarterback for the NCAA, he knows how to get the ball into the end zone. https://t.co/QDGyyCygPp
— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) December 15, 2022

It’s a great day for college athletics. It’s a great day for the NCAA. I commend the group that was identifying who our new leader was for finding someone who is outside the norm of who we are.

We’re an association of institutions of higher education, so at a time when there are a number of challenges to bring someone in from the outside, who is a proven leader who understands the political landscape, I think was just a really a great move.

Blake James, Boston College athletic director, to Boston.com, Dec.15, 2022

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Congratulations to Governor Charlie Baker for being named as the next NCAA President, effective March, 2023. Looking forward to seeing what lies ahead for the NCAA under Gov. Baker’s direction#GoSharks | #FinFrenzy | #TheGNAC pic.twitter.com/6nneRypEHB
— Simmons Athletics (@SimmonsSharks) December 15, 2022

Congratulations to my good friend @CharlieBakerMA on your appointment as President of the @NCAA! There is no one better fit to lead and inspire our young athletes as they rise to their fullest potential than you. I’m excited to see your success in this new role, good luck https://t.co/3UUpQSbrFV
— Marty Walsh (@MartyJWalsh) December 15, 2022

Thank you Isaiah @swanncell for your diligent work on behalf of @NCAA student-athletes across all divisions, playing a key role of the selection of new NCAA President Governor Charlie Baker. Proud to have you as an @ASC_sports and @NCAADIII alumnus! @UTDCOMETSPORTS https://t.co/GvFQ5OO9AS
— American Southwest (@ASC_sports) December 16, 2022

Congratulations to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, who has been named as the next president of the NCAA! Gov. Baker was on campus at Westfield State this fall and posed for a photo with some of our athletes after the event. We look forward to your leadership continuing! pic.twitter.com/UhKw1s4N6V
— WSU Athletics (@WestfieldOwls) December 15, 2022

Congratulations to @CharlieBakerMA on his new position as President of the NCAA. I know he knows the important role athletics can play and I’m excited for the future of college sports and student-athletes under his leadership. pic.twitter.com/cfirpjJ4P9
— Maura Healey (@maura_healey) December 15, 2022

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