It's a very interesting interview.
I thought this part screamed, "Pac-12 here we come!":
“If I start discussing too much detail, I’d compromise. We obviously want stability in our conference relationships. We want partners that are above outstanding, both athletically and academically. A conference that’s strong is not only stable, but it’s one in which there are multiple relationships, along with sports, between university members."
http://blog.newsok.com/ou/2011/09/02/boren-on-big-12-ous-future-in-it-or-out/
I thought this part screamed, "Pac-12 here we come!":
“If I start discussing too much detail, I’d compromise. We obviously want stability in our conference relationships. We want partners that are above outstanding, both athletically and academically. A conference that’s strong is not only stable, but it’s one in which there are multiple relationships, along with sports, between university members."
http://blog.newsok.com/ou/2011/09/02/boren-on-big-12-ous-future-in-it-or-out/