Statement from Danny White

"While I am very excited about the opportunity to become the next Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee, this was an excruciatingly difficult decision for us as we have absolutely loved our time here at UCF.   
 
"As I stated when I took the job, our goal was to become one of the nation's premier destinations for coaches and student-athletes. I also had a goal to excite our student body, staff and faculty, alumni and the Central Florida community. With the tremendous support of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, donors, students and all of Knight Nation, we certainly accomplished those goals. I want to especially thank all of our Shareholders Society members who really stepped up over the past five years to help us build a monster Athletics Department. 
 
"I'd like to thank President John Hitt for giving me the opportunity to come to UCF, President Dale Whittaker and Interim President Thad Seymour for all of their support, and, obviously, President Alex Cartwright. Under Alex's leadership, the future is very bright at UCF. It was extremely difficult to tell Alex that I was leaving as he is a tremendous leader and friend. UCF is definitely in great hands, and I look forward to watching continued success of this phenomenal University. The White family will always be Knight fans!"