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The Big 12 aiming for FSU and Clemson

GO UTES 🙌

Open for business you say?

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We are so much stronger when we all come together! As a 16-member conference we are incredibly valuable and will show that we can compete and win championships. Four timezones, 16 members, incredible coaches, and fantastic leadership. The future is so bright. What’s next? We are!

Statements from the four new schools’ sports alumni, President, and AD. Arizona State: Anthony Robles, Wrestling Alumni: “Competing in the Big 12 will be a fantastic experience not only for Sun Devil Wrestling, but all of Sun Devil Athletics. The Conference will be intense, fun, passionate and competitive -- all things that I know our university wants in the future. The Big 12 can and will help all present and future Sun Devils reach their dreams just like I was able to do. I can’t wait to watch us compete.” President Michael Crow: “Arizona State University and its nearly 700 student athletes are excited to join the diverse collection of high quality institutions in the Big 12 Conference and eager to begin our first year of competition. Change is rejuvenating and as we have begun building closer relationships over the past year and become a part of this outstanding conference, we are highly motivated to share the innovative spirit that defines ASU. In the evolving model of college sports today, we look forward to working together to inspire students, alumni and fans throughout the conference and across the country in engagements that will drive us all to be our best and to set new standards of excellence in all that we do.” Director of Athletics Graham Rossini: "Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for ASU and Sun Devil Athletics as we proudly join the Big 12! We can't wait to maintain our rivalries with the Four Corner schools while building new traditions and connections with the outstanding universities we now join in this exciting national conference. Together, we'll ignite new ways for our passionate Sun Devil fans to connect and experience game day like never before. Additionally, we'll create important new resources and opportunities, propelling our incredible student-athletes to achieve success in the classroom and at the highest levels of competition."

Statements from the four new schools’ sports alumni, President, and AD. Arizona: Richard Jefferson, Men’s Basketball Alumni: “As the landscape of college athletics continues to change, I’m excited that the University of Arizona is now a member of the Big 12 Conference. It’s a natural fit with the passion and energy that Wildcat Nation brings to the table along with the history and tradition across the board. As a proud U of A alum, I look forward to rooting on the Wildcats as they compete at the highest level.” President Dr. Robert C. Robbins: “The Big 12 is a conference on the rise and a perfect fit for the University of Arizona. It is much more than just a change in our competitive landscape. Together, we are creating new opportunities for student-athletes and building a new model for college athletics. The increased exposure and resources that come with being part of the Big 12 will benefit Arizona Athletics and our entire university community. We begin this new chapter honoring our traditional rivalries and forging new ones with universities that have exceptional programs and passionate fans who share our love of competition and commitment to academic excellence. We look forward to raising our game across all sports, supporting our exceptional student-athletes, and re-establishing our winning Wildcat tradition as proud members of the Big 12. Bear Down. Go Cats.” Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois: “This is an exciting day for our Arizona student-athletes, coaches, staff, student body, alumni and fans across the world as we officially join the Big 12 Conference. The Arizona brand is already well-known and joining the Big 12 creates new opportunities for our student-athletes and our university. As a U of A alum, I am proud that we will have a bigger platform to showcase our student-athletes, the transformational work of our faculty and staff and our incredible community and state. As we navigate through the changes in college athletics, we will work tirelessly to create and support a new modern model that emphasizes the student-athlete experience and competing at the highest level.”



