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Putting 'Fan First' into practice: Baylor AD Doug McNamee working to improve game-day experience
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway This effort, known as 'Fan First', has been a primary focus for McNamee since he took on his role nine months ago.
Baylor's athletic director, Doug McNamee, has been focusing on improving the game-day experience for fans. This effort, known as 'Fan First', has been a primary focus for McNamee since he took on his role nine months ago. McNamee has been working to put his ideas into practice, although details of these efforts are limited.
It is known that he has been slowly implementing changes, but further information on these initiatives is not available here. For more details on McNamee's 'Fan First' efforts and how they are being implemented, readers can refer to the original source for a more in-depth look at the changes underway at Baylor.
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Published: August 4, 2026 ·
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