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VIDEO: Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois talks plan for UA athletics, future of college sports
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VIDEO: Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois talks plan for UA athletics, future of college sports

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Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois sat down with the Star this week to talk about her plan for UA athletics, the future of college sports, Arizona football and the Big 12, among other things. (Video by Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star)

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