#Teams joining the big 12 conference series

The leadership of our athletic director, Chad Weiberg, has been invaluable on many fronts. We have made many new friends, and I look forward to building these relationships. I enjoyed the support and valued the advice. In this process, I have talked with many presidents, athletic directors and college sports leaders across the country. The new Big 12 creates an impressive geographical footprint, and I appreciate the persistence, cooperation, and collaboration among my Big 12 colleagues and the Big 12 Conference office. I am enthusiastic about the future of Oklahoma State University athletics and welcome Brigham Young University, University of Central Florida, University of Houston, and the University of Cincinnati.

#Teams joining the big 12 conference series

The application process represents the first in a series of steps to expand the conference and ensure we continue to compete at the highest level of competition for national championships in all women’s and men’s sports.

“This morning, I joined my fellow Big 12 university presidents to accept applications for membership into the Big 12 athletic conference from four respected universities with impressive athletic traditions. Air Force is one of the better teams in the Mountain West, having played in. The University of Cincinnati, currently with the American Athletic Conference, will officially head to the Big 12 Conference. In 2011, it was reported that the Big East was going to invite Air Force. OSU President Kayse Shrum released the following statement regarding her vote: Big 12 schools: UC to join conference take a look at the other teams. The eight continuing members of the Big 12 unanimously approved the applications of the four schools.