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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99. Rob Mullens - University of Oregon