As a longtime traditionalist who grew up on the Big 6 and Big 8 and spent much of his career as a sports columnist in Oklahoma and other Big 12 states, Jenni Carlson's response to this possible Conference change is pragmatic and forward-looking. Her priorities are dead-on. Perhaps this is because she was a competitive golfer. Save the sports, first. Remember the traditions that they represent, second. And be accurate . . . whatever the Conference is it is The 16, not 12.
As a longtime traditionalist who grew up on the Big 6 and Big 8 and spent much of his career as a sports columnist in Oklahoma and other Big 12 states, Jenni Carlson's response to this possible Conference change is pragmatic and forward-looking. Her priorities are dead-on. Perhaps this is because she was a competitive golfer. Save the sports, first. Remember the traditions that they represent, second. And be accurate . . . whatever the Conference is it is The 16, not 12.
I wish we could keep the traditions, too, but that's just not the reality of the situation. Unfortunately. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Stephen!