UCF Athletic Director Danny White leaving for University of Tennessee By FOX 35 News Staff Published article The UCF Knights Athletic director Danny White stands on the sidelines during warm-up before a game against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Central Florida (UCF) Athletic Director Danny White is leaving to become the next Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee. "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," he said.