WACO, Texas — Following the announcement that Athletic Director Mack Rhoades would be taking a leave of absence from Baylor University , men's basketball head coach Scott Drew offered his support for Rhoades.

A statement released by school officials cited "personal reasons" for Rhoades' decision, which also led him to step down from his role as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee.

When asked about the situation on Thursday, Drew kept his response brief.

"Mack's a friend," Drew said. "Love him and his family. Praying for him."

Rhoades was appointed earlier this year to the CFP selection committee and appeared as recently as Wednesday on ESPN to discuss the release of the second round of CFP rankings. While Rhoades' replacement hasn't been announced, multiple r

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