Rob Mullens – Athletic Director at Oregon – discusses the move to the Big Ten, and the creative risks that have turned Oregon athletics into a national brand over the past 20 years.

He also discusses the importance that Phil Knight has had to not just the program, but the university as a whole. If you missed our Phil Knight interview, you can listen to it here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=d0a972b133a5996e283c0bafed374775

Details:

  • 2:20 – Pac-12 schools in the Big Ten
  • 7:45 – How can others replicate Oregon’s success?
  • 10:50 – The big duck and bold marketing
  • 15:50 – The House settlement
  • 22:25 – AJ’s predictions for the future of college sports
  • 26:06 – Rapid Fire Questions

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