OSU President Dr. Kayse Shrum, athletics director Chad Weiberg and new director of the Human Performance Institute Lance Walker aim to make this a facility all Oklahomans can benefit from.

It took longer than first thought, but the Big 12 found a suitable way to jettison the Sooners and Longhorns to financial and contractual satisfaction of everybody including TV.

It's time for another episode of the Pokes Report Podcast!

Yes, Mike Gundy's first news conference of the 2022 season wasn't limited to football. Coaching longevity came up and he hinted that as happy as he is, he may be around a while.

The plan for multimedia rights, basically television for the Big Ten is starting to leak out in massive amounts. What does ESPN out and CBS and NBC in on the Big Ten mean for the Pokes and Big 12?

A former college student-athlete and a modern day, well aware University President Dr. Kayse Shrum gets it. Athletics is an important part of the overall equation for OSU. That means realignment is a serious topic.

I have to admit some of my best stuff recently (as far as writing) is inspired by the opinions of all of you. I bounce from fired up, to mad, to agreement, to frustration, to pride. I share some of the opinions. I do have trust, maybe some blind, in new Big 12 leader Brett Yormark.

The numbers don't lie. If we are really trying to decide who is in and who isn't the numbers in two categories tell the truth.

I was working out in the gym and was reading a story on the future of college athletics by ESPN's Pete Thamel. I have a history with Thamel. Let's say we aren't buddies, but his story I agree with.

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy has new contract terms that have been approved and makes sure he will finish out his coaching career at his alma mater.

The Chilly Cowboy, which is a fundraiser created by Oklahoma State softball player Chelsea Alexander, was a rousing success on several fronts as it raised more than $28,000 for Special Olympics.

ESPN Plus and senior ESPN writer Adam Rittenberg interviewed Mike Gundy and others in an examination of the future success of the Big 12 Conference in football.

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy says his program has a logo, says they are primed to move up, and must do what it takes. We'll take 7 parts to examine who, what, and how,

The next week or so is critical for Oklahoma State football as some important moves are close to being accomplished.

Knowles is a popular coach right now and the biggest threat to him staying in Stillwater is coming from Ohio State. However, reports are Oklahoma State and Knowles are close.

Oklahoma State President Kayse Shrum released a statement following the unanimous vote to accept BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF into the Big 12 Conference.

The Big 12 CEO's met by conference call on Monday and learned all the info on BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati, and Houston wanting to join the conference

Asked about whether he gets asked about realignment, Gundy said he does and he is up to date thanks to Oklahoma State President Dr. Kayse Shrum sharing information.