Anyone just listen to Boone Pickens interview on OK St game?

**isufan** · 09-08-2011, 09:37 PM

he definitely gave rebecacy some credibility for the doubters

**CloneAbuse** · 09-08-2011, 09:39 PM

He is a traditionalist and wants to keep the rivalries and the the conference together. He was on record before Boren's comments last week saying as much. But his remarks were encouraging given the last week's activities.

**jsmith86** · 09-08-2011, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by CloneAbuse

He is a traditionalist and wants to keep the rivalries and the the conference together. He was on record before Boren's comments last week saying as much. But his remarks were encouraging given the last week's activities.

Other than the TV networks and the mason jar clan, who isn't a traditionalist? Rivalries are what college sports are about.

**BigCojones** · 09-08-2011, 09:41 PM

You could tell he knew a lot more then what he was saying. He was wanting to spit more out but held back.

**jsmith86** · 09-08-2011, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by BigCojones

You could tell he knew a lot more then what he was saying. He was wanting to spit more out but held back.

I would imagine that donating as much as he has does entitle you to transcripts of Big XII meetings.

**XLK9** · 09-08-2011, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by BigCojones

You could tell he knew a lot more then what he was saying. He was wanting to spit more out but held back.

Maybe he has spread a few more $$$ around to ensure that the Big XII stays intact.

**madcityCY** · 09-08-2011, 09:43 PM

Pickens and Okie State get to argue from a different position than Pollard and ISU. That said, i would love for the more powerful figures in the conference to get us equal revenue sharing. That would be amazing, and instantly stabilize the conf. Without it, it will inevitably collapse. Just a matter of when.

**CloneAbuse** · 09-08-2011, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by jsmith86

Other than the TV networks and the mason jar clan, who isn't a traditionalist? Rivalries are what college sports are about.

Larry Scott, Mike Slive, many others

**DRCHIRO** · 09-08-2011, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by kingcy

Pollard has said the revenue sharing isnt an issue to him anymore. The new deal is very fair to all schools.

But its obviously not working and we know what model works.

I didn't care either because ISU was going to get paid but the reason everyone wants out is because of the current model.

It needs to change if the Big 12 has any hope.

**madcityCY** · 09-08-2011, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by jsmith86

I would imagine that donating as much as he has does entitle you to transcripts of Big XII meetings.

I think it gets you into any meeting you want as a special guest of the president and A.D.

**CyFan61** · 09-08-2011, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by BigCojones

Dang. You took great notes. Great Summerization.

Thanks! No Tivo... I just type fast. Rep is appreciated

**ISUAgronomist** · 09-08-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by jsmith86

I would imagine that donating as much as he has does entitle you to transcripts of Big XII meetings.

That or the phone number and pin number to listen in on conference calls.

**ripvdub** · 09-08-2011, 09:51 PM

An interesting quote yesterday from steve deace, something to the fact of "guys like Harkin and Grassley eat guys like Delaney and Sluve for breakfast, lunch and maybe a late might snack". I would think T Boone does as well. These commissioners were given power through espn and contact $$$, they didn't earn it. A little off topic, but carry on...

**CydeKick** · 09-08-2011, 09:51 PM

This sounds very encouraging, but I'm going to temper my excitement for now. Things have just been so up and down.

**Judoka** · 09-08-2011, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by AlleyAddict

Changed the channel, I can't listen to that guy, I don't really like the fact that he bought OSU a football team.

That being said, if ISU had someone do that for them I would be okay with it.

Forget that, I love the guy and wish we had an alumnus like him.