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Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades Resigns After Weeklong Leave

The move follows an internal inquiry that the school says did not involve Title IX, NCAA violations or the football program.

Mack Rhoades is stepping down as Baylor's athletic director.
Jul 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Baylor Bears interim president David E. Garland (right) and new athletic director Mack Rhoades (left) speak at a press conference during the Big 12 Media Days at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Baylor announced Rhoades’ resignation one week after he initiated a personal leave and stepped away from chairing the College Football Playoff selection committee.
  • School officials said allegations received Nov. 10 prompted an internal review unrelated to Title IX, student-athlete welfare, NCAA rules or the football program, and they did not clarify the status of that probe after his exit.
  • Deputy AD Jovan Overshown and CFO Cody Hall are serving as co-interim athletic directors as Baylor prepares a national search and the Board of Regents meets on next steps.
  • On the CFP front, Utah AD Mark Harlan joined the selection committee and Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek assumed the chair following Rhoades’ departure.
  • Rhoades, hired in 2016 and under contract through 2032, was credited by President Linda Livingstone with guiding a rebuilding period; the leadership change comes as Baylor evaluates key personnel decisions, including the football program’s direction, according to CBS Sports.