Statement from Oklahoma State regarding the Big 12

Statement from Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis regarding Big 12 Conference discussions  

“We want to be clear that we worked actively to encourage Texas A&M to remain in the Big 12 Conference and regret they decided to leave.  We are moving ahead.  Oklahoma State University’s athletic program has never been stronger from top to bottom, putting us in a position to explore and pursue options, including the possible expansion of our current conference.  We are in close communications with our colleagues at the University of Oklahoma and expect a decision soon that will be in the best interest of our institutions and the state of Oklahoma.”