"Baylor is expected to announce the departure of athletic director Mack Rhoades in the near future, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Rhoades, who has been the athletic director at Baylor since July of 2016, suddenly took a leave of absence from the position for personal reasons last week, and the sides are planning to announce he's stepping away. Baylor didn't identify the reason for Rhoades' leave, other than to say it was for personal reasons."
"Rhoades is a veteran in the athletic director space, with prior stops as the athletic director at Missouri, Houston and Akron. His tenure includes the hiring of Matt Rhule and eight national titles, including one for Scott Drew's men's basketball program. The ability to retain Drew and build the proper infrastructure and support around him has been one of the hallmarks of Rhoades' tenure."
Mack Rhoades is expected to depart as Baylor athletic director after taking a sudden leave of absence for personal reasons. Rhoades initiated the leave and also left his role as chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee. Rhoades served as Baylor athletic director since July 2016 and previously held AD roles at Missouri, Houston and Akron. His tenure featured the hiring of Matt Rhule and accumulation of eight national titles, including Scott Drew's men's basketball championship. Rhoades prioritized retaining Drew and building infrastructure and support around him. He helped stabilize the athletic department following controversies tied to former coach Art Briles. Baylor plans to announce he is stepping away.
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