Episode recorded in June 2021, prior to the ending of Larry Scott’s Commissioner term.

Larry Scott – Former Commissioner of the Pac-12 – joins the show to talk about his experience leading a Power 5 conference, including his biggest successes and greatest challenges from the past 12 years on the job.

He and AJ discuss the Pac-12 Network, the reality of NIL, and how we almost saw a Pac-16 super conference in 2010 with the potential additions of Big 12 powerhouses like Texas and Oklahoma.

Details:

1:15 – Larry’s background

3:15 – Pac-12 Expansion

11:45 – TV deals & the Pac-12 Network

25:45 – Succeeding at Olympic sports AND football

33:05 – NIL

42:30 – What’s next for Larry Scott?

45:25 – Rapid Fire Questions