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flag Baylor hires Doug McNamee, alum and former staffer, as new athletic director to address program challenges.

flag Baylor University has hired Doug McNamee, a 2003 and 2005 alumnus, as its new athletic director, succeeding Mack Rhoades who stepped down in November 2025. flag McNamee, who previously served in Baylor’s athletics department from 2012 to 2018, most recently led Field & Stream and previously headed Magnolia, a lifestyle brand founded by Chip and Joanna Gaines. flag His return aims to stabilize the athletic department amid challenges including a struggling football program, competitive pressures in basketball, and rebuilding fan engagement.

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