“Whether you call it parity or balance, we now see teams that haven't been dominant programs rise up and have special years. It probably starts with the scholarship limits, but the other big difference we've seen is as television opportunities have escalated, everyone's now investing in facilities.”
“It's been a good thing for our football, especially early on because it drew attention to the conference when we weren't getting much. It has been a foundational part of the television growth that we've had, primarily with ESPN.”
“I think we're early on in what could be one of the watershed moments in intercollegiate athletics. This is clearly a pivotal time in terms of the next decade or so, both in terms of conference membership and what the next generation of the postseason will look like. Not withstanding some of the Darwinian aspects to it, I do think there will be a place for everybody.”
“I really respect the committee and the work they do. I certainly don't go in thinking it's Charlie Brown and Lucy. At the same time, we've got to find ways to better support our programs.”