Jeff Purinton's priority as Florida State athletic director is 'finding every revenue stream'

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Florida State athletic director Jeff Purinton says his priority is finding new revenue streams for the university's athletics program. He will pursue fundraising and negotiate deals as Florida State competes financially with ACC and SEC rivals.

(AP) — Jeff Purinton’s career at Florida State began as a student in 1994, earning no money as a sports information intern answering the phones.Now, Purinton will be working the phones as the school’s athletic director as he raises funds and negotiates deals to help Florida State grow and compete against Atlantic Coast Conference rivals Miami and Clemson as well as well-funded Southeastern Conference schools like Florida, Georgia and Alabama.