My apologies and thanks to Castiglione

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David Boren and OSU president Burns Hargis have an incredible working relationship in their united front of trying to get the most state funding for public higher education. Despite Boren's focus on improving academics and milking donors for new or renovated buildings during his time as OU president, I think that both he and Hargis really, really like their schools' athletic success. It, after all, is often the driving force behind alumni interest and donations.

Thus, I can see why OU would look out for its little brother.

 

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It's big of you to admit you overreacted. This situation definitely got some emotions going. I still don't like were the conference is long term, but I feel Joe C. and Boren did a pretty good job making lemons into lemonade.

 

This actually doesn't shock me much. On a personal level, Boren and Hargis have been LOOONG time politicos (one on each side) in OK. There is a mutual respect there.

 

I second that! What he has done throughout his life to support this Nation, Oklahoma and The University of Oklahoma has left a legacy that would be hard to match. Whatever position he has held, he leaves everything around him in much better shape. He has been sorely missed in the US Senate for his expertise but I am so happy he chose to return to Oklahoma and take over as President of The University of Oklahoma to make Oklahoma one of the premier universities in this Country with facilities second to none.

 

Okay great. Rah Rah JC and DB! I agree.

But I still feel like the best situation for little-brother State would have been the Pac-16 deal--if this new Big 12 experiment fails in 5 years, OU will have no troubles finding a good spot in a big conference. The same is not entirely true for OSU. If protecting OSU was a high priority, then forcing the new-conference issue should have been the move.

 

can someone post a link to said article?

TIA

 

^^^^agree

 

As much as the fans of both schools dislike each other and each others programs, there is a great working relationship as Badg said. This is the same with ut, its just a fact.

 

And who came in here and said that we had to make decisions that benefited both OU and OSU?

By golly, I think it was me.

But you're right. Football rivalries are one thing; state health and reputation are another.

 

When did Burns Hargis become LosuR Pres? Wasn't he a radio or TV talking head for a while?

 

Bingo

 

Apology accepted flying dickwheel.

 

I was very skeptical of staying in the Big 12, but after listening to some interviews by Castiglione I realized that he definitely has the best interest of the university in mind and I trust whatever moves he makes for the university.

 

nobody knew nothing, except boren, joe and bob, and i'll roll with them.

 

hey don't insult flying dickwheels..

 

Oh but everyone knows everything, except for our stupid coaches and administrators

 

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Let's be honest: OU said it wouldn't leave OSU behind because Boren and other powers that be knew OU leaving the Big 12 without the Pokes would be a political non-starter in the Oklahoma Legislature. It sounds nice to say OU wanted to be united with OSU, but if Boren thought leaving OSU behind was politically possible, he'd do it if it was best for OU.