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Mack Rhoades highlights facilities and attendance as early priorities

Before Shane Ray was selected in the NFL Draft, the biggest story of the day was Mack Rhoades' first official media gathering as Missouri's new athletic director.

Nothing that Paul Rhoades said yesterday was particularly surprising -- facilities are a top priority, Kim Anderson inherited a tough situation, Tim Jamieson's contract situation is unique -- but it was still an interesting conversation.

Q: You mentioned increasing attendance for athletic events. Obviously, the basketball program struggled last year and so did the student attendance. How do you plan on increasing attendance from students?