Brett Yormark

Big 12 Sees Movement and Change Ahead and Appoints Consultants

3 days ago by Pokes Report Staff

The new Big 12 Commisioner Brett Yormark looks at running a conference differently. It is more business that athletic orgnaization and this move reflects that approach.

Scott Draper Named Big 12 Vice President for Football

9 days ago by Pokes Report Staff

Big 12 Conference Commissioner Brett Yormark has appointed Scott Draper as Vice President – Football, after having served in a similar position at the American Athletic Conference since 2014.

Big 12 Commissioner Yormark Reorganizes Conference Staff

10 days ago by Pokes Report Staff

Finally, new Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark has put his imprint on the inside of the Big 12 headquarters in Irving, Texas as he announced a reoganized and rebranded staff.

Key Match-Ups and Predictions for Week No. 2: Defense Looks to Improve

23 days ago by Robert Allen

The safety was a momentum changer, but the defense allowed 44 points and 546-yards and that isn't what they want to be about. Arizona State will test their improvement.

Mike Gundy Talks Opener, but Also That He May Be Around for Another Decade as HC

1 mo ago by Robert Allen

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.

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Visits Oklahoma State

1 mo ago by Robert Allen

The new Big 12 commissioner is on a tour of all the schools in the league minus the departing Longhorns and Sooners. His stop on Aug. 23 was Oklahoma State where the remodeled Cowboys football locker room had his locker ready.

Future of Both Big 12 and Pac-12 Could Be in the Hands of ESPN and FOX

1 mo ago by Robert Allen

Collusion or just free choice in negotiating as to whcih schools and conference they want to televise could leave networks in charge of the future of two historic conferences

What Does All This TV Talk on Big Ten Do for Big 12 and Oklahoma State?

1 mo ago by Robert Allen

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?

You Knew Shots Would Be Fired, Kliavkoff Gets His In and a Solid Solution to NIL

2 mo ago by Robert Allen

Plenty to digest at the Pac-12 Football Media Days from commissioner George Kliavkoff as he kept a stiff upper lip after losing USC and UCLA.

Dr. Kayse Shrum Weighs In on the Latest Realignment and Oklahoma State Concerns

2 mo ago by Robert Allen

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.

Big Takeaways from Big 12 Media Days in Arlington Include Power of the New Commissioner

2 mo ago by Robert Allen

Make no mistake about the choice the Big 12 made for their new commissioner. He showed at Big 12 Media Days that he has powerful persuasion and will be an asset during realignment and multimedia negotations.

Big 12 "Open for Business" When It Comes to Conference Expansion

2 mo ago by Zachary Lancaster

The Big 12 Conference officially introduced new commissioner Brett Yormark to the media first thing Wednesday morning, the first day of Big 12 Media Days at AT&T Stadium.

Mike Gundy Ready for Media Days and Oklahoma State Adds SDSU on 2024 Schedule

2 mo ago by Robert Allen

Oklahoma State head coach will be up early on the interview scene for 2022 Big 12 Media Days and Cowboys add Jack Rabbits on schedule to open the 2024 football season.

Brett Yormark’s Marketing and Sales Will Be Great for Big 12

2 mo ago by Zachary Lancaster

An interview with media relations expert Chris Dirato reveals Brett Yormark's marketing and sales prowess.

Conference Realignment: Just the Facts and Brett Yormark May Not Get His Big Splash

2 mo ago by Robert Allen

Conference Realignment is like that fireworks show with a spectacular beginning and the finale turns out to be a dud.

Update: Big 12 Still at 12, 14, or Even Bigger? Yormark is in Motion

2 mo ago by Robert Allen

Something is set to happen, but expect the new Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark to cover tracks more effectively the next few days.

Holiday Over, Big 12 and New Commissioner Brett Yormark Moving Forward

2 mo ago by Robert Allen

There is no time to pause. After the Big Ten pounced last week on securing the Los Angeles market and erasing lines on the map, Yormark isn't waiting he's in full evaluation and possible action.

Why Can't Realignment Be More Simple? Straight Numbers and Analytics Make it Easy

3 mo ago by Robert Allen

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.

Updated: Oregon and Utah Need A Place to Land, Time for New Commissioner to Get to Work

3 mo ago by Robert Allen

The shocking news that conference realignment is back for another summer blockbuster signals that new Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark might want to start work early.

Big 12 Makes it Official and Brett Yormark is New Commissioner

3 mo ago by Robert Allen

From first mention and rumor it took about 36 hours for former NBA Brooklyn Nets CEO and Roc Nation CEO Brett Yormark to be officially announced as the new Big 12 Commissioner.