![]() Here is Echo Sports Editor Blake McQueary’s Q&A with Draper:įor the past eight years, you served as the Associate Commissioner of Football at the American Athletic Conference (AAC), talk to me about your time in the AAC, and how it prepared you for your new role with the Big 12 conference. ![]() Having tons of experience and knowledge in the college football world, Draper now steps into possibly the biggest position of his career with his new role with the Big 12. Shortly after, Draper became the assistant athletic director for football operations at Michigan, and during his time there, Draper was a key staff member of teams that won four Big Ten football championships, competed in four Rose Bowls and 12 bowl games, while also winning the 1997 National Championship. He then went on to be the assistant video coordinator for the University of Michigan’s football program and was soon appointed to football offensive graduate assistant. During his time in the AAC, Draper witnessed a lot of growth within the conference and history being created, most notably the Cinnicanti football program being the first Group of 5 team to make the College Football Playoff since it was first introduced in 2014.Īfter Draper started his journey at EMU, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in general studies in 1994. Eastern Michigan University alumni Scott Draper is in a place where he thought he would never be before the Vice President of Football for the Big 12 conference.Ī little over a month ago, Draper was hired into his new position with the Big 12 conference after spending his last eight years as Associate Commissioner of Football in the American Athletic Conference.
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