Former Georgia AD Evans consulting for Savannah St

SAVANNAH -- Former Georgia Athletic Director Damon Evans has been hired as a consultant for Savannah State.

Charles Elmore, a consultant for advancement and communications for Savannah State president Cheryl Dozier, told The Associated Press on Friday Evans has no interest in replacing Marilynn Suggs, who was fired this week as Savannah State's athletic director.

Elmore says Evans "will take no part in personnel matters" but was hired to look at the athletic department, including its administration and fund-raising.

Evans' new role was first reported by the Savannah Morning News.

Evans resigned as Georgia's AD in July, 2010, following his DUI arrest in Atlanta. He pleaded guilty in January to driving under the influence and was sentenced to a year of probation, a $750 fine and community service.

Evans could not be reached for comment.