By Matt Davis | Sports Writer
Over the summer, Mack Rhoades, Baylor University vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics promoted Michael Ford to head coach of the Baylor men’s Track & Field program making him just the fourth head coach of the team in the modern era.
“We are thrilled to announce Coach Michael Ford as the next head coach of our legendary track and field program,” Rhoades said in his announcement. “Mike has distinguished himself as an outstanding coach and leader for more than two decades at Baylor, while also boasting an impressive resume as a Baylor letterwinner and All-American track student-athlete.